Battle Lode Runner
PC Engine · 1993
About this game
Once an ancient arcade game, and with a previous version on the PC Engine by Pack In Video, Hudson Soft have taken the addictive gameplay of Lode Runner and given the graphics a complete face lift.
The puzzle-based action in Lode Runner is simple: You are presented with a side-view platforms-and-ladders based level and you have to collect all the gold and escape without getting caught by the baddies.
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To defend yourself, you can dig holes in the ground, either to the left or to the right, and enemies stumbling upon them will fall down and be trapped.
If you time it right, the hole will re-fill before the enemy can climb out, forcing them to respawn elsewhere in the level.
If you prefer evasive action, make sure the coast is clear so you can escape up a ladder or across a well-placed rope, but be warned - they will follow! Once you have collected all the gold, hotfoot it to the nearest long ladder and escape out the top of the screen.
In magazine previews, this was originally titled Lode Runner II.
About PC Engine
Known as the TurboGrafx-16 outside Japan, the PC Engine (1987) punched well above its small form factor and was hugely successful in Japan despite a limited Western release. Because the Western TurboGrafx-16 library is comparatively small and undersold relative to the platform's technical merits, complete-in-box North American copies are notably scarcer — and pricier — than their Japanese PC Engine counterparts.
Gamevaro tracks Battle Lode Runner for PC Engine with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
Adding Battle Lode Runner to a Gamevaro collection takes seconds — search by title or scan the box barcode, and the app fills in cover art, release details and current pricing automatically. This PCE release dates back to 1993.
Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €87.21 |
| 2026-07-12 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €36.26 |
| 2026-07-12 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €64.52 |
| 2026-07-12 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €129.48 |
| 2026-07-10 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €64.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €129.43 |
| 2026-07-10 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €36.24 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Battle Lode Runner, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PC Engine titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Battle Lode Runner worth?
Battle Lode Runner for PC Engine is currently worth €36.26 loose, €64.52 complete in box, and €129.48 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Battle Lode Runner rare?
Battle Lode Runner has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PC Engine titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Battle Lode Runner?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Battle Lode Runner, loose is €36.26 and CIB is €64.52 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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