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Post by teddykongcountry on Jul 30, 2018 14:31:06 GMT
Game: Lode Runner (1983) Publisher: Hudson Soft Available Platforms: NES / Famicom Ports: Wii / Xbox Live Arcade / PC Target High Score: Undetermined (winner takes all) Goal: Snag the loot in each stage and dipset before popo cuffs you to the ground. Shouts out to our pubwide winner, winnersdontusedrugs , and thanks for getting back to me with an interesting title we can all play. Here is a hyperlink to the website in case you can't play any of the other versions. Remember, to be eligible to win the high score challenge, you must post a picture or screen capture of your score. This challenge will be over in approximately 2 weeks on 8.14.18. Best of luck, pubmates! |
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Post by teddykongcountry on Aug 7, 2018 19:27:29 GMT
1 week heads-up! I tinkered around with this one but haven't committed to it. I'll give it a go soon!
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Post by Cervantes on Aug 8, 2018 1:08:26 GMT
Hadn't played Lode Runner in years... Gave it a try today and it's still a very addictive game! Went as far as Level 24 on my second try - excuse the shoddy score on the first, I was still remembering the game! Played it in Classic/Challenge Mode (the standard mode when you open teddykongcountry's link). Score: 204400  |
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Post by Cervantes on Aug 8, 2018 6:08:40 GMT
Played a bit more on the other modes, the even more challenging ones; I think the only real flaw I can point to the game is how the disappearing blocks are completely trial and error and feel very unfair (especially when they are specifically used to put the player in instant unwinnable situations). I don't remember if they are like this in the sequels/remakes, but in this one they are a major flaw, even more because the game has limited lives. Otherwise, Lode Runner is such a simple and well made puzzle game, really recommended.
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Post by stratogustav on Aug 8, 2018 14:47:18 GMT
This is definitely a game missing from my collection. I need to get a NES Classic and put this game in there.
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Post by Cervantes on Aug 9, 2018 6:20:58 GMT
Ok, my last crack at it. All the levels after 30 are a bitch! And getting to them is very time consuming. This time I went as far as 37, with a 333350 score.  |
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Post by winnersdontusedrugs on Aug 9, 2018 21:49:00 GMT
lol holy shit I think I topped out at 7000. What kind of monster have I created?
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Post by teddykongcountry on Aug 12, 2018 6:23:55 GMT
Nice Cervantes! Don't think I'll get my score in on-time for this one but not sure I could have competed either! Will anyone be able to put a stop to his madness in time?? |
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Post by dschult3 on Aug 24, 2022 19:00:32 GMT
Maybe we could play this one when it comes out next time. I can't believe they're putting Lode Runner on the Atari 2600!
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Post by Cervantes on Aug 25, 2022 3:44:04 GMT
dschult3 - This looks so perfect that now I can't believe there never was an Atari 2600 Lode Runner. The game's mechanics and visuals fit very well into the console's library.
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Post by dschult3 on Aug 25, 2022 13:30:18 GMT
dschult3 - This looks so perfect that now I can't believe there never was an Atari 2600 Lode Runner. The game's mechanics and visuals fit very well into the console's library. Atari Age uses the Melody board, which lets the programmer do a bit more than in the 70s and the 80s. That's why many of their new releases look like 8 bit computer games. I love it. |
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Post by dschult3 on Aug 30, 2022 14:36:32 GMT
The kids were eating Cocoa Puffs before school today, an lo and behold:  I doubt many kids of this generation will make the connection. |
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Post by stratogustav on Sept 3, 2022 2:34:46 GMT
Awesome stuff!
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