Battle Lode Runner
Originally released only in Japan on the PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16), Battle Lode Runner is a sequel to Lode Runner and its major draw is a 5 player mode. Players move around several platforms collecting gold. Various enemies inhabit the levels, and the player, armed with a drill, attempts to drill holes to capture the enemies. Unfortunately, this does not defeat the enemies, only disables them for a short time. After a few seconds, the enemies respawn and resume their chase of the player. The five-player option was new to any incarnation of Lode Runner, and operates in a very similar manner to Bomberman, except with hole drilling instead of bombing.
- Genre
- Action/Puzzle
- Year
- 1993
- Developer
- Hudson Soft
- Publisher
- Hudson Soft
- Players
- 5
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Battle Lode Runner frequently asked questions
How do I play Battle Lode Runner online with a friend?
Battle Lode Runner (PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Battle Lode Runner on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Battle Lode Runner in the PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Battle Lode Runner netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play Battle Lode Runner for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play Battle Lode Runner on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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