Acid Runner is a platform developed by Inflexion Development, released 1 June 1993 on Commodore C64/128/MAX.
What Acid Runner is
Acid Runner is a platform game developed by Inflexion Development and released in 1993. It was published by L. K. Avalon. It is available on Commodore C64/128/MAX only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Acid Runner is a variant of famous Lode Runner. The game is all about timing and proper usage of ladders and ropes while avoiding all the enemies and obstacles. The protagonist needs to collect all items scattered out over the levels and reach the escape doors before the time runs out. The task is complicated by numerous enemies roaming around which should be avoided and various electrical discharges. The only way to get rid of a guard is to make a hole in the ground, which may be used as temporary prison. After a certain amount of time a hole is filled up and the guard regains freedom. The game features 30 levels.
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Acid Runner launched on 1 June 1993, within three weeks of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Rock n' Roll Racing, Syndicate and Mayhem in Monsterland.
Released around the same time: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Rock n' Roll Racing, Syndicate, Mayhem in Monsterland.
Quick answers
Acid Runner — frequently asked questions
When did Acid Runner come out?
Acid Runner was released on 1 June 1993 for Commodore C64/128/MAX.
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