Lode Runner 2

"Please tell me it's over........"

Graphics = 7/10

The graphics in this game were pretty amazing compared to some other games out. The animations didn't get choppy and that was really good. The guy runs nice and smooth not choppy.

Controls = 2/10

The controls for this game were absolutely horrible! You had to use 4 different keys to dig which got quite confusing and hard. Also the controls were all over the keyboard which made it even more annoying.

Gameplay = 5/10

The gameplay in this game is pretty basic. You have to collect gold, avoid evil monks and make it to the level exit after collecting all gold. The only different thing in each level is that there is different terrain, more or less gold and monks. Monks are pretty easy to kill. Dig the hole, let monk fall in and stand on top. Just like that you got fried monk.

Music = 7/10

The music is pretty good in this game with a different variety in each level that makes you just wanna listen to the music by itself.

Replay Value = 5/10

There is virtually no replay value in this game whatsoever. Once you beat the level and go to play it again you think,''hey I remember this level all you have to do is....''. Even the levels you forget are still pretty easy to figure out. With only no replay value, it's the type of game you throw out after 1 playthrough.

Level Creator = 1/10

The level creator for Lode runner 2 is very hard and confusing. That turns most people off. One thing is placing the gold in spots where you can reach it because the Y axis has to be perfect for the gold to be placed. It is also very hard to actually make a intellectually challenging level.

Multiplayer = 0/10

The multiplayer feature may sound good but when you hook up you find out you have to have 2 comps connected by LAN. Besides most people don't have 2 comps in their house. That makes the Multiplayer option suck.

Overall = 4/10

The only reason why I gave it such a bad mark was because of the gameplay and replay value. Replay value is something like,''play once forget for couple months, play again and get bored, play again and throw game out because it really sucks.

Reviewer's Score: 4/10, Originally Posted: 12/08/01, Updated 12/08/01