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Battle Lode Runner

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A five-player action-puzzle sequel with drilling-based competition

The briefing

About this game

Battle Lode Runner is an action-puzzle sequel to Lode Runner, developed and published by Hudson Soft. Originally released in Japan for the NEC PC Engine and TurboGrafx-16, it centers on collecting gold across platform-filled levels while avoiding enemies.

Players use a drill to create holes and capture pursuing enemies. Drilling only disables them temporarily, however, allowing them to respawn after a few seconds and continue the chase. The game’s defining feature is its five-player mode, which adapts the series’ platform action into a competitive format with drilling in place of bombing.

Game Details

  • Release date: February 10, 1993
  • Genres: Action, Puzzle
  • Developer: Hudson Soft
  • Publisher: Hudson Soft
  • Platforms: NEC PC Engine, TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine, Wii, Wii U