Lode Runner (NES)

Lode Runner
Developer: Hudson Soft Publishers: Hudson Soft (JP), Brøderbund (US) Platform: NES Released in JP: July 20, 1984 Released in US: September 1987 This game has a hidden level select. This game has regional differences.

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The NES Lode Runner is a port of the computer game of the same name, which was turned into a sequel to Bomberman.

Select Secrets

While playing, press Select to view current level, then press the following buttons for different effects:

Level Select: Press B to go up a level or press A to go down a level, then Start to play the stage.

Character Speed: Hold Select and press A (up to 50 times) to increase the game's speed or B to lower it.

Regional Differences

Famicom	NES

The NES version adds "BY BRODERBUND SOFTWARE INC" below the Lode Runner logo and removes the brick graphics surrounding the options. In addition to the usual Nintendo of America mention being added to the copyright text, Lode Runner creator Doug Smith is now credited, as he was in the original Apple II version.