Lode Runner Classic Reviews – Page 2
4/5 rating based on 50 reviews. Read all reviews for Lode Runner Classic for iPhone.
Lode Runner Classic is paid iOS app published by Tozai, Inc.
This is not lode runner, they changed the timer on holes.
UpToTheRoof
Ok I did some testing, I played the original on my c64 and they added a full 5 seconds to how long a hole stays open. 5 seconds longer Than the original. This absolutely changes the difficulty so I can't recommend this. This is not your granddads lode runner. The difficulty has been watered down. Pathetic. After playing on my c 64 I can't play this thing as it is not faithful to the original and once you play them back to back, this thing is play school. Annoying.
Nice remake of a great game!
Old-Schooler
Is true to the original and I really enjoy that I can adjust the game speed to my liking.
Controls
h34vy-C
I am not the only one who thinks this. The game would be awesome and even worth $2.99 for the purchase but if you can't change the controls then this is not worth the money!! Please look at the reviews and learn from customer feedback. Well on the right track but if you don't make the necessary changes then please refund our purchase!! Love to see classic games like this but needs help.
Was so excited, but controls are useless
SourdoughJosh
When I heard Lode Runner was finally available for iOS, I didn't even bother checking reviews before opening up the App Store to buy this childhood favorite. Sadly, the game is basically unplayable due to the terrible controls. The useable area for the control pad must be a single pixel, and don't dare press, say, ON THE GRAPHIC DEPICTING THE CONTROLLER, because that is apparently already outside the useable space. The result is that you will spend more time wondering why your guy isn't moving than actually playing the game.
Love it
Duff1972
I had this game as a kid. Loved it then and love it now. I dont agree with all the complaints about the controls. It obviously foesnt compare to the joy stick you used in the c64, but these controls work fine. I've played through about 70 levels so far. Great port. Just waiting for the additional levels from lode runner championship now. Great game!
Welcome back
snooded
This sure brings back memories of hours spent on my Macintosh in the 80's. The game is very playable using the D-pad... now if I can only get past level 109! Thank you for bringing it back.
1985 in California
Rico VXL
Started playing this bad boy and memories flooded in of a mini-me in front of and old Macintosh computer hunkered down in my fathers office in Sacramento, CA. I would love to see this on the iPad.
Back to the Future...
JSL!
No I don't think the controls are great. They are good and without a keyboard (the old az / ., / space to drill) I can't see them being better. It is very difficult to play on an iPhone, but on the ipad (zoom) it is really enjoyable. On that platform I loved this, took me right back to 1983 on my Apple ][+. It took me a day of play to get through the levels but no way could I do it on expedition mode as the controlling issue killed me. Very frustrating!!!! I could get through Championship Lode Runner with relative ease, but remember level 50 being very challenging and time critical. There is no way with the current controls I could complete it, but remember I have been searching for a Lode Runner replacement since I sold my Apple ][ in about '85? This is without doubt the best rendition I have come across since then. My mother had banned all computer games from the house. I brought home a pirated Lode Runner (couldn't buy software like that in Australia in '82!) and Mum started playing a game as we left for school at 7am. She was still playing the same game at 5:30pm when we got home. This is a fantastic game and has stood the test of time for me. The controls need to be improved, but it is very, very close to being perfect... Fix the controls (keys???) and bring on Championship Lode Runner!