''Lode Runner'' is a video game developed by Presage and published by Natsume for the

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in 1998. It is a compilation game combining ports of '' Lode Runner: The Legend Returns'' and the Japan-exclusive ''Lode Runner Extra''.

Reception

The game received mixed reviews. The four reviewers of ''

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'' commented that while it is updated from the original ''Lode Runner'', both the graphics and gameplay are essentially retro. Crispin Boyer and Shawn Smith praised it for staying true to its roots and believed the classic gameplay would appeal to the new generation of gamers, while Kraig Kujawa said that the gameplay did not stand the test of time and Dan Hsu, though he liked both the retention of the original gameplay and the fun two-player mode, said that with flaws such as A.I. glitches and occasionally poor level design, the game is "Solid, but a bit odd." Adam Douglas ''

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'' agreed that the upgrade over the original ''Lode Runner'' was extremely modest, but the gameplay holds up well, especially the level creation mode. He concluded that "So this is what it comes down to: do you love ''Lode Runner''? If so, you're going to want to pick this game up, as it's just what you remember. However, if you don't give a crap about retro-gaming and could care less icabout this game, don't bother." ''

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'' said that the original ''Lode Runner'' "is a classic game and deserves to be seen and enjoyed. But if you've already played it countless times before, this re-release won't give you anything new. If you haven't, though, this action-puzzler is well worth a look." ''

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'' gave it a brief but laudatory review, calling it "a compelling and challenging puzzle game." The review praised the level creation mode, sharp graphics, ambient music, and controller interface.

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* 1998 video games Multiplayer and single-player video games Natsume (company) games Platform games PlayStation (console) games PlayStation (console)-only games Presage Software games Video game compilations {{platform-videogame-stub