What if there is a box or something blocking your path? Thank you! As I was playing this game, I kept thinking that it was a puzzle game, but not in the traditional sense. Once that is completed, then you will finally be able to return to Earth. You try to get from your starting point on a level to an escape pod located somewhere else on the level. Early on you are introduced to the Helix Lift and the Shuttle Disk. Lode Runner 3-D is a Nintendo 64 game in the Lode Runner franchise. Sure, I know you have heard this a thousand times before from a thousand different writers. What happens if you are standing on the spot where the tile regenerates? Yeah, I have a few. The game is an excellent example of the trap-em-up genre, which also includes games like Heiankyo Alien and Space Panic. I grew up playing video games. Instead of simply walking left, right, up and down, you can now walk into the foreground and back, naturally, into the background. Disguised as a rogue trade ship, you must infiltrate the outer defenses, get on the enemy base, recover as much missing gold as possible and kill the Emperor himself. Driving. Run, climb, blast blocks, outsmart enemies and grab the gold by yourself or with a partner! By clicking sign up, I agree that I would like information, tips, and offers about Microsoft Store and other Microsoft products and services. Each world is divided into five stages, with each stage divided into four levels. I figured they took some old school platform game, updated the graphics to 3D, spit out a few new levels and looked to cash in (not that any game company would ever try such a thing). Set after Jake Peril's adventures, he has been living an relatively peaceful life in his home planet with his wife Jane Peril until The Mad Monk Emperor of Planet Pandora has finally revealed himself, the Emperor has stolen all the gold resources of the planet earth so its up again for Jake Peril defeat the Mad Monks and finally their Leader once and for all. But nope, I was wrong and I am pretty glad that I did give this game a chance instead of dismissing it. Up until now, the only way to move around the levels was by blowing holes in the ground and falling to the level below. See, all the levels are made up of floor tiles. You are armed only with a ray gun that shoots diagonally downward. First and foremost, the game can get a bit on the redundant side. Stay informed about special deals, the latest products, events, and more from Microsoft Store. Click the "Install Game" button to initiate the file download and get compact download launcher. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts. There's nothing really like it in the N64 library of games. With his navigational system on the fritz, he needs to gather the appropriate data in order to find his way home. Panic hits you, usually accompanied by the words "Oh no!" This game differs from the other incarnations of games from the series because of its apparent three-dimensional perspective. I am sure you are now thinking, "Great, then what the hell do you do?" I was really surprised, considering this game had stereotype written all over it. Also, the control left a lot to be desired. The Emperor has been swiping all the gold shipments, causing all the local economies to deteriorate. Somehow either I just completely missed this game, or else old age is really setting in and I just don't remember playing it. Hell, I almost think the programmers put in traps that look like the obvious solution on the surface and trick you into trying it, only to find out that you are screwed. With his navigational system on the fritz, he needs to gather the appropriate data in order to find his way home.