Super Lode Runner

Getting Started: When you first boot up Super Lode Runner, you'll see a title screen in Japanese. Press Start to reach the main menu, where you can choose to start a new game or continue a saved one. Since the menus are entirely in Japanese, the most straightforward option is to press Start again to begin, as the new game command is usually the first entry. Once in a level, your goal is to collect all the gold bars scattered across the screen. The core loop is simple: guide your character through the maze-like platforms, avoid the red enemies that patrol each stage, and use the B button (S key) to dig holes in the brick blocks directly to your left or right. If an enemy falls into a hole, it will be trapped for a few seconds, allowing you to walk over it. After a moment, the enemy resurfaces, so timing is critical. Each level ends when all gold is collected, and you move to the next, harder stage. If you touch an enemy while not in a hole, you lose a life and restart the level from scratch. A key tip: enemies move faster than you, so you'll need to plan escape routes. You can also create cascading holes by digging beneath enemies that are walking above you. The FDS version includes a level editor accessed from the main menu, but it's entirely in Japanese. Experiment with the Select button (V) to find it. Saving is handled via the disk system - your progress is written to the disk image when you select the save option in the pause menu (press Start during gameplay).