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Tozai Announces Lode Runner Classic for iOS and Android
Bellevue, Wash.-January
17, in the year of our Lord 2013-Tozai Games announced
today that Lode Runner Classic, a remastered version of the
classic Apple II game, will be released worldwide on January 17
for iOS and Android smartphone devices. With all-new features
and graphics, 150 throwback levels, and authentic gameplay
designed specifically for today's technology, Lode Runner
Classic will put a delightfully retro Lode Runner experience
into the palm of any player's hand.
Happy 30th birthday Lode Runner! Amongst the celebration
festivities (such as a cover feature in Retro Gamer Magazine's
January issue), Tozai Games has retro-engineered the vintage
classic from the ground up, all while maintaining the feel and
authenticity of the 1983 original. Lode Runner Classic combines
the series' earmark gameplay and all 150 original levels with
modern graphics and features, and is designed specifically for
today's advanced smartphones. Lode Runner Classic is also
available for Windows Phone 7.
"Lode Runner has a special status in the game industry and
continues to find new fans as it is reintroduced on new
platforms," said Scott K. Tsumura, Tozai Co-Founder. "We're
proud of how Lode Runner ss 2 well the classic gameplay comes
through on the smartphone."
For those who aren't familiar with it, Lode Runner's frantic
action takes place in static, maze-like levels, where a single
player dodges enemies while running and climbing platforms to
reach and claim stacks of gold. Jumping and shooting foes is
forbidden, but blocks can be blasted to access lower platforms
or trap pursuing enemies. Winding through ever-increasing levels
of complexity makes for a superior endeavor, but now any one of
the 150 challenging levels can be undertaken at any time.
Although the gameplay remains true to the original Apple II
version, there are plenty of new features to enhance the
experience. In addition to two new game modes (Expedition and
Time Attack), Lode Runner Classic includes options to magnify
the screen around the Runner and set the play speed super-fast
or super-slow. Worldwide leaderboards will track the top scores
submitted from around the globe, and players can choose to post
top scores on Facebook to show off their old-school skills.
"When the first Lode Runner came out on the Apple II, the last
thing I expected was that the game would be alive and kicking on
a platform as advanced as today's smartphones more than 30 years
later. It's really gratifying to me that so many people are
still interested in the game."
Douglas E. Smith, Original Creator
Run. Blast. Grab the gold!