For those who have never played Lode Runner, the concept is rather simple: your goal is to grab every coin in the level, while also avoiding death. Once you do this, it unlocks the level exit, which you must make your way over to and climb to get out. That's pretty much it, but you are rather restricted in how you can move and what your tools are. For one thing, you can move left and right, or up and down ladders. But you cannot jump at all – so if you can't reach it, you can't get there. Also, you can destroy blocks directly to the left and right side diagonally below you (assuming they are destructible), but not underneath, above, or next to you. Given your limits, every time you move about a level it requires very careful planning, because it is very easy to trap yourself or accidentally kill yourself.
PP: Lode Runner Legacy is an excellent retro remake. Managing to reinvigorate the series, while respecting its origins, Legacy delivers a definitive experience, complete with charming voxel art, a stellar soundtrack, addictive gameplay, and more levels than you can shake a lode at!
Lode Runner Legacy is now available worldwide on PS4 via the PlayStation Store. The original Lode Runner was first released in 1983 for Apple II, Atari XL/XE, MSX, and Commodore 64. It spawned sequels on numerous platforms, including arcade, home console, handheld, mobile, and PC.
Tozai Games is bringing Lode Runner Legacy to the PS4 on January 29. It was previously released on PC and Nintendo Switch.
Can't wait! I played Lode Runner and Jumpman a lot as a teenager on my Commodore 64!
Pretty fun game!