Lode Runner Return

LodeRunner Return
General
Author	Alekmaul
Type	Platform
Version	1.0
License	Mixed
Last Updated	2010/08/12
Links
Download
Website

Lode Runner Return is a DS homebrew game based on the old school platform game, Lode Runner. The original Lode Runner was a 1983 platform game, first published by Brøderbund. There are 150 levels in the game which progressively challenge players' problem-solving abilities or reaction times.

Lode Runner Return is an entry for the NEO Coding Compo 2010.

Features

• 150 levels x 2 game types, so you have 300 levels.
• 2 different speeds (easy/difficult).
• Original music from arcade version.
• Original graphics from Apple II version.

User guide

The Bungeling Empire has confiscated gold chests. It's up to you to rescue them.

In this game, you control a stick figure and must collect all the gold in a level while avoiding guards who try to catch you.

After collecting all the gold, you need to escape by reaching the top of the highest ladder.

You have the ability to dig the bricks located on the ground around them, this is sometimes required to collect the gold.

Finally, if you find yourself in a situation where you can no longer move, you lose (for example, if your character is surrounded by two walls preventing you from digging or moving, while there is no ladder), however your character will not suffer damages from falls.

Controls

Start - Pause the game

Select - Nothing

A/Y - Dig right

B/X - Dig left

X - Quit game (during pause)

Y - Restart level (during pause)

D-Pad - Move the character

Screenshots

Online Emulator

Can use gamepad or customise in the control settings.

Nintendo DS	Keyboard

Media

Lode Runner Return V1.0 (alekmaul2009)

Known issues

It does not work with emulator, use the LRReturn_foremu.nds version.

Changelog

V1.0 2010/08/12

• Initiale release.

Credits

Fabien GIGANTE for level ripping (levels are taken from his Java version).

Zeblackos for menu design.

Douglas E. Smith and Broderbund for the AppleII version.

External links

• Author's website - http://www.portabledev.com/pages/ds/jeuxdev.-perso/loderunner-return.php (archived)
• NeoFlash - https://www.neoflash.com/forum/index.php?topic=6270.0