Lode Runner Legacy (2017)

Developer: Tozai Games, Inc., O-TWO inc., ESQUADRA,inc.
Publisher: Tozai Games, Inc.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Casual
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 175 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical action-puzzler where you carefully dig and climb to outwit enemies and collect gold.

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What players say

Players say the game speed is tied to the monitor's refresh rate, making it unplayably fast on modern high-fps screens unless you cap the framerate manually. The controls feel oversensitive, the adventure mode lets you keep gold after death and becomes too easy for veterans, but the classic level set is a welcome inclusion.

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