Lode Runner II
In 1984, after developing the first arcade conversion of Lode Runner, Irem developed a sequel in a very short period of time. This second version contained 30 selected levels from the 150 original levels, in…
1 February 1984
Lode Runner II is a video game, released 1 February 1984 on Arcade.
What Lode Runner II is
Lode Runner II was released in 1984. It is available on Arcade only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
In 1984, after developing the first arcade conversion of Lode Runner, Irem developed a sequel in a very short period of time. This second version contained 30 selected levels from the 150 original levels, in comparison to the first version's 24 levels. Other than the new levels, and some new looks for the enemies (all of whom behave the same) there is no difference in game play. Irem brought many of their arcade inspired levels to the Famicom Disk System under the names Super Lode Runner and Super Lode Runner II.
How it plays
Its themes are action.
Where it sits in the Lode Runner series
Lode Runner II is the first of 9 entries we hold in the Lode Runner series. The next entry was Lode Runner III - The Golden Labyrinth in 1985.
What it launched against
Lode Runner II launched on 1 February 1984, within three weeks of Boulder Dash and Punch-Out!!.
Released around the same time: Boulder Dash, Punch-Out!!.
Quick answers
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When did Lode Runner II come out?
Lode Runner II was released on 1 February 1984 for Arcade.