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

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Early release of Broderbund's classic puzzle game for the SG-1000; a surprisingly fast, smooth and immensely playable rendition of Doug Smith's masterpiece. Also features 'Level Edit' feature for SC-3000 or SK-1100 keyboard. Cardboard packaging, 32KB cartridge, booklet.

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 present an excellent version of Lode Runner as their second Famicom release. Not quite as fast as the SG-1000 version but much better-looking, with larger playfields and smoother gameplay. Also very hard to find complete in good condition - please contact for unboxed copies, it's MUCH cheaper! Standard FC packaging, 25KB cartridge, 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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Near-identical 'Championship' update of the original SG-1000 version featuring smarter opponents and tougher mazes, released on the 'Sega My Card' format. Standard 'Sega My Card' cardboard packaging, 32Kb card, 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 also release a version of the 'Championship' update for the Famicom. Again, please contact if you're just looking for the cartridge alone - it's much much cheaper! Standard FC packaging, 25KB cartridge, booklet.

Super Lode Runner
スーパーロードランナー
FAMICOM DISK SYSTEM

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 take the 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 MSX 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 from Bandai, a very early release on the 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', this 1990 PC Engine version of Lode Runner is an efficient but overtly basic and straightforward affair. Classic stuff, for sure, but it all looks 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, but also an absolutely hilarious 5-player 'Battle' game. Lode Runner meets Bomber Man! Brilliant, and not to be missed. White PCE case, 2Mbit HuCard, colour manual.

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 Lode Runner legend returns in an all-new game for 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 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, courtesy of Banpresto. Standard WS cardboard packaging, 4Mbit 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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It's 2003, and the Lode Runner makes his way onto GBA in a cool and efficient port by Success. Effortlessly blends action, quick-fire play and puzzles. Perfect stuff for hadhelds. Standard GBA cardboard packaging, 32Mbit cartridge, colour manual.

DETAILS Format Game Cube 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, Game Cube 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 3D 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.