Lode Runner Twin - Justy to Liberty no Daibouken [Model SHVC-7Z]

32 Years old Nintendo Super Famicom cart. T&E Soft. [Japan]
Lode Runner Twin - Justy to Liberty no Daibouken [Model SHVC-7Z] screenshot

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(Lode Runner Twin - Justy to Liberty no Daibouken)

Lode Runner Twin is a refreshing, whimsical take on the legendary puzzle-platforming formula established by Brþderbund. Instead of the utilitarian industrial setting of the original, this version features a fantasy aesthetic where players control either a knight (Justy) or a priestess (Liberty). The goal is to traverse multi-level caverns beneath a kingdom’s castle, collecting stolen candies while outmaneuvering magical creatures. It retains the core "dig and trap" mechanics but introduces a more vibrant, lighthearted personality and a variety of modern gameplay modes.

8,800 JPY
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TECHNICAL

GAME ID: SHVC-7Z

TRIVIA

Lode Runner Twin for SFC was released in July 29, 1994 in Japan at a retail price of 8,800 JPY.

Customizable Perspective: A standout technical feature is the ability to toggle the display. Players can choose to play in full-screen or utilize a split-view mode where the HUD occupies half the screen, providing a unique visual layout that was rarely seen in other puzzle platformers of the era.

Split-Screen Combat: Beyond the main story mode, the game features an intense horizontal split-screen battle mode. This competitive element adds significant replay value, allowing two players to engage in a head-to-head race to outsmart each other and the game's AI-controlled monsters.

The 'Collapse' Mechanic: The game stays true to the Lode Runner legacy where digging holes is essential, but it adds a strategic layer: enemies only disappear if the hole collapses on them. Because enemies respawn elsewhere in the stage, players must constantly adapt their strategy, making it a much more dynamic experience than the original title.

TIPS AND TRICKS
Enter KAZE in the password menu to have access to all 100 stages.
SERIES
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1. Lode Runner [Model 11450] (1983, Apple II)
2. Lode Runner - The Bungeling Strikes Back (1984)
3. Championship Lode Runner [Model HFC-CR] (1985, Nintendo Famicom)
3. Championship Lode Runner [Model HBS-G047C] (1985, MSX)
3. Championship Lode Runner [Sega My Card] [Model C-57] (1985, SG-1000)
3. Championship Lode Runner (1985, FM-7)
4. Lode Runner - Majin No Fukkatsu (1985)
5. Lode Runner II [Model HBS-G039C] (1985, MSX)
6. Lode Runner's Rescue (1985, Commodore C64)
7. Lode Runner - Teikoku Kara no Dasshutsu (1986)
8. Super Lode Runner [Model IFD-SLR] (1987, Nintendo Famicom Disk System)
8. Super Lode Runner [Model IM-03] (1987, MSX 2)
9. Hyper Lode Runner [Model DMG-HLA] (1989, Nintendo Game Boy)
10. Lode Runner - Lost Labyrinth [Model PV1004] (1990, NEC PC-Engine)
11. Battle Lode Runner [Model HC93054] (1993, NEC PC Engine)
12. Lode Runner Twin - Justy to Liberty no Daibouken [Model SHVC-7Z] (1994, Super Famicom)
13. Lode Runner - The Legend Returns (1994, Windows)
14. Lode Runner On-Line - The Mad Monks' Revenge (1995, PC [MS Windows 95])
15. Lode Runner - The Legend Returns [Model T-25101G] (1996, Sega Saturn)
16. Lode Runner 2 (1998, PC [Windows 95])
17. Power Lode Runner [Model SHVC-BPLJ-JPN] (1999, Super Famicom)
18. Lode Runner 3-D [Model NUS-NLRJ-JPN] (1999, Nintendo 64)
19. Lode Runner for WonderSwan [Model SWJ-BPR004] (2000, Bandai WonderSwan)
20. Lode Runner - Domdom Dan no Yabou [Model DMG-BXLJ-JPN] (2000, Nintendo Game Boy Colors)
21. Lode Runner 2 [SuperLite 1500 Series] [Model SLPM-86460] (2000, Sony PlayStation)
22. Lode Runner - The Dig Fight (2000)
23. Lode Runner [Model AGB-A39J-JPN] (2003, Nintendo Game Boy Advance)
24. Cubic Lode Runner [Hudson Selection Vol.1] [Model DOL-GQRJ-JPN] (2003, Nintendo GameCube)
24. Cubic Lode Runner [Hudson Selection Vol.1] [Model SLPM-62404] (2003, Sony PlayStation 2)
SOURCES
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See Goodies section.
ROM dump (MAME).