Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Battle Lode Runner for PCE


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Battle Lode Runner

Five player Lode Runner


Genre: arcade - n/a

Publisher: Hudson Soft

Year: 1993

System: PCE


Gameplay Score: 2

Gameplay Notes:

I've never enjoyed a Lode Runner title. the mechanic is overly simple and honestly, not fun. Enemies swarm toward you constantly, like speedy Donkey Kong baddies. You can delay they by burying them in a hole you've dug on your left or right. This means you must constantly be on the move without time to truly contemplate your next move. Again, not a particularly interesting concept.


Level Design Score: 3

Level Design Notes:

Compared to other Lode Runner titles, this one has a lot of options and modes. The main improvement is the addition of a Battle mode. This game thinks it's a Bomberman title. I'll give it props for trying, but I don't think it's taking Bomberman's title as king of the multiplayer party game anytime soon.


Theme Score: 2

Theme Notes:

Has a discount Bomberman look and feel


Art Style Score: 2

Art Style Notes:

8-bit quality artwork and sprites


Audio Score: 3

Audio Notes:


Overall Score: 47

Review ID: 8008



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