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Hyper Lode Runner

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Also known as
Hyper Lode Runner: The Labyrinth of Doom ハイパーロードランナー

Collect all gold while evading enemies by strategically digging temporary holes in the brick platforms.

Hyper Lode Runner is a Game Boy version released in 1989 by Bandai; it is a distinct title from the original Lode Runner, so its original release year is also 1989.


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Released
1989
Perspective
Side view
Visual
2D scrolling
Size
22.61 KB
Rating
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About Hyper Lode Runner

Hyper Lode Runner is a puzzle action game where the player collects gold scattered across brick platforms. The primary obstacle comes from pursuing enemies called Mad Monks, which can be temporarily trapped by removing certain blocks. This block manipulation also serves as a method for the player to descend to lower areas of a stage.

Movement is expanded beyond running through the inclusion of climbable ladders and vertical ropes, though these are also accessible to the enemies. The game offers a substantial number of stages to complete, totaling fifty. Additional features include a competitive VS mode and a construction tool for designing custom levels.

This editor allows for the creation of a few levels, which can incorporate timed segments. A significant limitation is that these user made stages cannot be preserved after the system is powered off.

Hyper Lode Runner Screenshots

8 images
Title screen
Level 1: get the gold
Level 2: climbing a rope
Level 3: zapping a block
Level 4
Level 5: floating gold
Level 5: pause and press Select for a level overview
Level 13: some levels require a lot of puzzling