DETAILS Format Famicom Released 31 July 1984 Publisher Hudson Product ID HFC-LR Size (cm) 14 x 9.5 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.11

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Hudson deliver an extraordianry port of Lode Runner as their second Famicom release. Smooth and eternally playable, this is a cult classic of the period! Standard FC cardboard packaging, 25KB cartridge, booklet.

DETAILS Format MSX Released Nov 1984 Publisher Sony Product ID HBS-G020C Size (cm) ? Weight (kg) ?

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Lode Runner comes to the MSX in a simple but hightly enjoyable version, developed by Compile. Not as good looking as Hudson's FC version, but effective nonetheless. Cardboard packaging, 32KB cartridge, monochrome booklet.

DETAILS Format SG-1000 Released Nov 1984 Publisher Sega Product ID G-1031 Size (cm) ? Weight (kg) ?

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Broderbund's classic puzzle game hits the SG-1000! Identical to the MSX version above; also developed by Compile. Cardboard packaging, 32KB cartridge, booklet.

DETAILS Format MSX Released 1985 Publisher Sony Product ID HBS-G039C Size (cm) ? Weight (kg) ?

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Lode Runner returns with a new set of (very hard!) levels for the MSX. Cardboard packaging, 32KB cartridge, monochrome booklet.

DETAILS Format Famicom Released 17 Apr 1985 Publisher Hudson Product ID HFC-CR Size (cm) 14 x 9.5 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.11

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With Lode Runner now a massive success, Hudson strike again with a 'Championship' update. Standard FC cardboard packaging, 25KB cartridge, booklet.

DETAILS Format MSX Released 1985 Publisher Sony Product ID HBS-G047C Size (cm) ? Weight (kg) ?

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The MSX and SG-1000 versions of the 'Championship' update were handled by Compile. Cardboard packaging, 32KB cartridge, monochrome booklet.

DETAILS Format SG-1000 Released 1985 Publisher Sega Product ID C-57 Size (cm) 14 x 10 x 1.2 Weight (kg) 0.05

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The Championship' update comes to the SG-1000, this time released on the 'My Card' format. Standard 'Sega My Card' cardboard packaging, 32Kb card, monochrome booklet.

DETAILS Format Famicom Released 5 Mar 1987 Publisher Irem Product ID IFD-SLR Size (cm) 10 x 9 x 1.5  Weight (kg) 0.10

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Irem takes Lode Runner out for a 'Super' spin on the Famicom Disk System. A great version! Standard Disk System packaging: disk in case and 32-page colour booklet in outside plastic sleeve.

DETAILS Format MSX2 Released 1987 Publisher Irem Product ID IM-03 Size (cm) ? Weight (kg) ?

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MSX2 version of the Famciom Disk System Super Lode Runner. Large PC-style packaging, 1Mbit cartridge, booklet.

DETAILS Format Game Boy Released 21 Sep 1989 Publisher Bandai Product ID DMG-HLA Size (cm) 10 x 9 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.07

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By-the-numbers handheld version of the puzzle classic, a very early release for the original Game Boy. Standard small-size GB packaging, 32KB cartridge, monochrome booklet.

DETAILS Format PC Engine Released 27 July 1990 Publisher Pack-In-Video Product ID PV1004 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Subtitled 'Lost Labyrinth', the 1990 PC Engine version is an efficient but very basic and straightforward affair. Classic stuff, for sure, but it feels very dated - the developer really should have made more of an effort on the visual front. Standard PCE case, 2Mbit HuCard, colour manual.

DETAILS Format PC Engine Released 10 Feb 1993 Publisher Hudson Product ID HC93054 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Hudson are back with a superb re-imagining of Lode Runner for the PC Engine. Includes a perfectly decent 'Normal' game along with an absolutely hilarious 5P 'Battle Game'. It's Lode Runner meets Bomberman! White PCE case, 2Mbit HuCard, colour manual.

DETAILS Format Super Famicom Released 29 July 1994 Publisher T&E Soft Product ID SHVC-7Z Size (cm) 19 x 10.5 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.18

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Bizarre SFC Lode Runner featuring cutesy designs and 2P simultaneous gameplay. Not bad as it stands, but the oversized characters and spilt screen make it tough to see what's going on. Standard SFC cardboard packaging, 8Mbit cartridge, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format Sega Saturn Released 8 Mar 1996 Publisher Patra Product ID T-25101G Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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The classic Lode Runner returns in an all-new game for the Sega Saturn! Features new items, devilish traps and absolutely massive mazes. Recommended if you have a big TV. CD case, Sega Saturn CD-ROM disc, 30-page colour manual, spine card.

DETAILS Format Nintendo 64 Released 30 July 1999 Publisher Banpresto Product ID NUS-NLRJ-JPN Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 3 Weight (kg) 0.19

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Oddball '3-D' reworking of the puzzle classic for the Nintendo 64. Not bad,but not great either. Standard N64 cardboard packaging, 64Mbit cartridge, colour booklet.

DETAILS Format WonderSwan Released 20 Apr 2000 Publisher Banpresto Product ID SWJ-BPR004 Size (cm) 11 x 9 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.06

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Even the WonderSwan gets its share of Lode Runner action. Good thing too: this is one of the best video games of all time! Standard WS cardboard packaging, 4Mbit cartridge, instruction booklet.

DETAILS Format Game Boy Color Released 28 Apr 2000 Publisher Xing Product ID DMG-BXLJ-JPN Size (cm) 12.2 x 9.7 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.08

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Snappy Game Boy Color version from Xing, featuring a few minor adventure elements thrown in. Standard GBC cardboard packaging, 8Mbit cartridge, instruction booklet.

DETAILS Format Game Boy Advance Released 21 Feb 2003 Publisher Success Product ID AGB-A39J-JPN Size (cm) 8 x 10.5 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.06

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2003, and Lode Runner makes its way onto the GBA with this cool and efficient version by Success. Effortlessly blends action, quick-fire play and puzzles. Perfect stuff for hadhelds. Standard GBA cardboard packaging, 32Mbit cartridge, colour manual.

DETAILS Format GameCube Released 10 July 2003 Publisher Hudson Product ID DOL-GQRJ-JPN Size (cm) 14.7 x 10.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.12

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The 'Hudson Selection' remake series begins with this slick tribute to the 80s classic Lode Runner. Presents an all-new 3D version of the game featuring isometric stages, and Hudson's 1984 Famicom version as a bonus. Standard GC packaging, GameCube game disc, colour manual.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 27 Nov 2003 Publisher Hudson Product ID SLPM-62404 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.15

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The budget-priced 'Hudson Selection' Lode Runner remake makes its way onto the PS2. If you're a fan of the original game, this is not bad at all. Give it a try! PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour manual.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 3 Feb 2005 Publisher Hudson Product ID SLPM 62583 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.5 Weight (kg) 0.15

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Cut-price 'Hudson The Best' re-release of the PS2 Lode Runner remake. Cheap! Cheap! Cheap! PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, colour manual.

DETAILS Format Game Boy Advance Released 22 Dec 2005 Publisher Hudson Product ID AGB-B72J-JPN Size (cm) 8 x 10.5 x 2 Weight (kg) 0.06

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Second Hudson collection for GBA; an excellent handheld compilation that brings together Hudson's two FC Lode Runner games. - Lode Runner (1984) - Championship Lode Runner (1985) Both games are direct ports of the Famicom originals. Standard GBA packaging, 32Mbit cartridge, colour manual.