Lode Runner Online: The Mad Monks' Revenge
| Industry | Video games |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1995 |
| Products | Video game |
Lode Runner Online: The Mad Monks' Revenge (also presented as Lode Runner On-Line) is an upgraded edition of the 1994 release Lode Runner: The Legend Returns. This version incorporates online multiplayer capabilities, allowing participants to engage competitively or cooperatively through network connections, while still offering a traditional offline single-player experience.
Gameplay
Expanding upon The Legend Returns, Lode Runner Online introduces new elements such as bombs that automatically detonate and reappear after a set interval, along with additional "worlds" that modify map visuals and terrain features. It also includes obstacles like phase blocks that cyclically vanish and reemerge, influencing both player and enemy navigation. Furthermore, item collection is limited by player color, adding depth to multiplayer tactics.
The enhanced level editor supports multiple exits within a single level, each configurable to direct players to different stages within a level pack, thereby providing greater creative control for level designers.
Reception
The game received mixed reviews; for example, the Albuquerque Journal described it as "a superb update the entire family will enjoy", whereas Computer Games Magazine dismissed it as "an absolute waste for anyone but a puzzle freak".