Lode Runner 2

"Lode Runner Fans Will Not Miss This!"

Lode Runner has been around the block a few times. Lode Runner, Lode Runner Online, Lode Runner: The Legend Returns, and many more. Lode Runner 2 is definitely the best one, with additions of 3-D play and much more.

Gameplay: 10/10
This game has exciting 3-D Play, and many interesting and difficult puzzles. There is cutting walls, avoiding monks (your enemies), running, hitting switches and collecting gold. A combination of puzzles and action makes the game great for puzzle lovers and action lovers alike. It's hard, but that makes a game better in most cases, like this game.

Controls: 9/10
The controls are pretty easy, and if they aren't good, you can change them. Maybe I don't say it's perfect because of my controls, but maybe not. I still like the controls a lot.

Graphics: 10/10
There are limits to what games can do, and Lode Runner 2 is testing the limits on graphics. It's perfect. The monks, when they switch ladders, their cloaks wave, and when you enter the finish, you have a great, fun looking, suck into the stuff.

Sound/Music: 9/10
On average, the music ROCKS! You can admire the music without it taking you from the game. The only problem is that the music doesn't change for each level, so it bugs you after about half of an hour of play. The Credits, though, has a great rock song that makes you not want to die, you need to listen to it.
The sound, however, is pretty nice. They are easy to hear the difference between sounds, and that way, you can tell where and what you are doing. It all sounds very realistic.

Play Time: 10/10
It takes a long time to just beat the Single Player Mode, and that takes about a month. Then, there is the amazing level editor. This opens a whole set of new levels that are inspired by your imagination. You can create any level you want (except Credits and World Hub), and it's very fun, also. You just have to learn it. And, there’s a help file. And, even more, you can download levels in a whole lot of places on the Internet. So, the limit of fun time is pretty much endless.

Overall: 10/10
I like this game a lot. I played the demo and couldn't stop. I ordered it. After waiting, I got it and dashed up to my computer, rammed it in, waited impatiently and then played for about four hours. I had a blast, and I hope that you do too.

Reviewer's Score: 10/10, Originally Posted: 05/19/03, Updated 06/29/03