Here are a few of the most interesting Lode Runner facts and stats I was able to dig up including player counts. As always, be sure to check back in the future as I will be updating this post as new and updated stats become available.
Lode Runner player count:
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Game Description
Lode Runner is a classic puzzle-platform video game originally developed by Douglas E. Smith and released in 1983 for the Apple II. The game was later ported to many other platforms, including the Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit, NES, and PC.
In Lode Runner, the player controls a stick figure who must navigate a series of levels filled with obstacles and enemies to collect all the gold and reach the exit. The levels are designed as mazes and the player can dig holes in the ground to trap enemies or create new paths.
The game was well-received upon its release and became popular due to its challenging gameplay and level editor, which allowed players to create and share their own levels. Lode Runner was also one of the first games to incorporate a “trap-em-up” game mechanic, which has since become a popular sub-genre of puzzle games.
Lode Runner has since spawned numerous sequels and remakes, including Lode Runner: The Legend Returns and Lode Runner Online: The Mad Monks’ Revenge. The game has also influenced other popular games, such as Spelunky and Minecraft.
Game Details
Here is pretty much everything you ever wanted to know about Lode Runner.
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- Game Developer(s):
- Hudson Soft
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- Game Publisher(s):
- Broderbund
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- Year Released:
- 1984
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- Number of Players:
- Single-Player
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- Type(s) of Game:
- Platformer Video Games
- Puzzle Video Games
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