The year was 1983. Lode Runner, a tile-based 2D puzzler of sorts, hit the home gaming market and quickly carved a niche for itself as one of the most addictive and fun titles of the time. More than a ...

Every so often a game comes along that’s so wonderfully simple, intuitive and entertaining that it sparks a franchise. Mario did it, Zelda did it and, though not as many people may recognize its name, ...

During the game's demo, enter Ctrl + E to begin the game's editor. From here you can alter levels, begin from any level, and various other features not related to gameplay. Hold Select and press A (up ...

“Japanese gamers hate American games.” So goes one of gaming’s most enduring misconceptions. As with all clichés, there is some kernel of truth to the idea that Japanese video game enthusiasts look ...

You can't get much more classic than Lode Runner. Originally released on the Apple II back in the Victorian days of the computer industry, Lode Runner found its way onto green and amber-lit monitors ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. I was going to start this preview by waxing nostalgic about the good old days of playing Lode Runner in four colors on my Apple IIe. The truth is, I ...

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