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Bellevue, Wash.--April 7, 2017--Tozai Games is
pleased to announce the classic platformer series Lode Runner is
now on Steam Greenlight. "Lode Runner Legacy" is the latest edition
in the classic Lode Runner series, a masterpiece of action puzzle
gaming first introduced in the U.S. in 1983 by creator Doug Smith.
This new version features all of the high-adrenaline gameplay Lode
Runner is known for with an updated Voxel visual style and powerful
editors that let players create their own Runners and items. The
Steam Greenlight campaign can be found at
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=894389640.
"Lode Runner endures because its combination of action and
puzzle-solving never goes out of style," says Scott Tsumura,
co-founder of Tozai Games. "For this new edition, we've included a
suite of game editors that allow players to customize to their
hearts' content and create their 'one and only Lode Runner.' We
hope longtime fans and new players support this updated edition of
'Lode Runner Legacy' on Greenlight."
In Lode Runner, players manipulate "Runner" to infiltrate the
evil empire and recover stolen gold while avoiding enemies and
minefields. The ingenious balance of puzzle and action gameplay
from the original game is alive in "Lode Runner Legacy," along with
many new features that offer a fresh Lode Runner experience to both
new players and returning fans alike.
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 is not for the faint of
heart.
Key features of Lode Runner Legacy include:
- Adventure Mode: Sneak through the evil Empire
and bring back stolen gold!
- Puzzle Mode:
It's all puzzles, all the time. No enemies allowed.
- Classic mode:
Play the original 150 levels in 3D!
- World Levels:
An outstanding collection of user-created levels.
- Level
Editor:
Create your own levels and share with other fans.
- Character Editor: Design your own Runner and
enemies.
- Item
Editor:
Create custom gold items.
- Online Rankings: Compete against other
fans in global standings.
New in this edition:
- Varying level sizes
- More technical bonuses
- Deadly enemies
- Challenging new AI
- FPS camera view
"Lode Runner Legacy" is expected to launch this summer. For more
information, visit the blog at
https://www.tozaigames.com/legacy/en /.
About Lode Runner
Named one of "The Greatest Games of All Time" by GameSpot, Lode
Runner was created by Smith while a student at the University of
Washington. The game was not only an award-winning bestseller, but
also a significant milestone that influenced many in the video game
industry. Alexey Pajitnov, creator of Tetris, said of the game, "my
favorite for many, many years. Every level was a real puzzle with
its own mechanics, its own dynamics, its own kind of solution. ...
I can't imagine any other game with such inventive and unusual
design." In a tribute to Smith after his death in 2014, US Gamer
editor-in-chief Jeremy Parish commented, "[he] created one of the
most innovative formative works of the medium, a game that managed
to transcend international boundaries and become a beloved classic
among American PC gamers and Japanese console fanatics alike."
About Tozai Games
From the classics of yesterday to the original IP of tomorrow,
Tozai Games delivers lasting gaming experiences to passionate
gamers around the globe. Based in Bellevue, Washington, and
Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan, Tozai Games is an experienced team of
professionals dedicated to building successful licensing and
publishing relationships around the world.
Keep up-to-date on Tozai Games' upcoming projects on the Tozai
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http://www.facebook.com/Tozai , on Twitter
@TozaiGames, at YouTube at
https://www.youtube.com/TozaiGames and at
http://www.tozaigames.com/ and
http://www.tozaigames.co.jp/ .
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