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Completely renovated.

Microsoft has wooed fans by revealing a completely renovated version of Lode Runner for Live Arcade.

The infectiously addictive Apple II game from 1983 is being reworked by developer Tozai, which is adding 3D scenery to clamber around as well as co-operative and competitive multiplayer for up to four of you.

Also being popped in, according to Gamespot, is a text timeline to fill us in on the history of Loderunner in its 25 years since launch, picking out things like ports to numerous other platforms. Sounds like we're not the only ones who read Wikipedia.

Date and price are yet to be mentioned, and no one knows whether a level editor will feature, not even that chatty chap in the deli round the corner who makes nice pasta.

Pop in to our Lode Runner gallery to see the first screenshots.

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- Release date 22/04/2009
- Publisher Southend Interactive
- Developer Tozai Games
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Eraser #1 4 years ago

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That looks pretty good
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muscleblade #2 4 years ago

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If its 400 points like Jetpack its a steal. Great game nevertheless.
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Dizzy #3 4 years ago

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As expected....

But will we get an editor????

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L42yB #4 4 years ago

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looks sweet
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Fodder #5 4 years ago

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If this had an editor and the ability to share your maps with other people, it'd be fantastic. Lode Runner DS is one of my most-played games from the last year or so, so I'm looking forward to this a lot.
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jonsaan #6 4 years ago

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It's a shame the awesome DS version never made it to our shores.
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dllord #7 4 years ago

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Looks pretty cool!
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erp #8 4 years ago

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Ooooh there was a DS Lode Runner??
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Fodder #9 4 years ago

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@erp

Yes, and it's really good. The main game has all the stages from the two NES versions, but with updated graphics and saving and whatnot. There's also a great puzzle mode, which has a load of small, enemy-free stages where you just have to work out how to collect all the gold. Some of them are very clever. Plus there's a touch screen level editor, though, unfortunately, you can only share levels with people locally rather than online.

NTSC-UK has a review and a full menu translation, btw.
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erp #10 4 years ago

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Ace! Thanks for the info.
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Fyzzu #11 4 years ago

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Some of the Lode Runner games were bleedin' brilliant. One or two ports/pseudo-sequels were absolute dross, naturally, but this still has me very excited.
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