Lode Runner

 Xbox 360
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
  1. X-ONE Magazine UK
    70
    Reliable fun. [Issue#46, p.101]
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  2. Edge Magazine
    70
    The game bears testament to the strength of Smith’s original vision, a puzzle game that avoids prescribed solutions through the tenacity of its enemies.
  3. Metro GameCentral
    70
    The longest-running game you've never heard of gets a typically competent but characterless makeover.
  5. GamePro
    70
    Even though so much is included, it all comes down to the gameplay. It's tough to fault the developers for staying true to the original, but in today's age, games have gotten more forgiven, something that Lode Runner seems to forget.
  6. Gamers' Temple
    68
    In the end, Lode Runner is the kind of game that will appeal primarily to those with fond memories of the original, although puzzle fans may find the puzzle mode appealing.
  7. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    60
    Retro action without much new to offer. [July 2009, p.97]
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  8. DarkZero
    60
    Apart from some shiny new graphics, and a some multiplayer game modes it is exactly the same game as all those years ago.

Awards & Rankings

73
#73 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2009
55
#55 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2009

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. Megafont88
    Feb 28, 2021
    5
    This is easily one of the less competent entries in the series. Lode Runner: The Legend Returns/Mad Monk's Revenge and Lode Runner 2 are bothThis is easily one of the less competent entries in the series. Lode Runner: The Legend Returns/Mad Monk's Revenge and Lode Runner 2 are both still vastly superior to this title, and they are far older. This entry has many more moments that feel cheap, annoying and unfair compared to those games. The player should be slightly quicker than the monks, but this game made enemy movement a bit too fast for some reason. One other flaw is that the level design is overall significantly inferior to the older games mentioned above.… Full Review »
  2. Shaun
    May 24, 2009
    7
    The gameplay hasn't changed from how it was 25 years ago...but who needs it to? The modes included in the download add something to the The gameplay hasn't changed from how it was 25 years ago...but who needs it to? The modes included in the download add something to the game, including an excellent co-op mode. There are two downsides though: the controls could have been a bit tighter, and the price point is pretty high. Microsoft seem intent on pushing the new price point of 1200 points for its arcade downloads, and that's a pity - the appeal of the arcade has always been about great gameplay at affordable prices. That said, Lode Runner goes some way to justifying the higher price - challenging and fun, it maintains its appeal in its latest incarnation.… Full Review »
  3. adrianoc
    Apr 26, 2009
    6
    Well, good game at all, but, there are some misunderstandings about the original Lode Runner, and, for old school gamers, that's not cool.
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