Redrunner

Derek Yu — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 08:06:00 +0000

Redrunner is the sequel to Greenrunner, a C64 homebrew by Aleksi Eeben. Both games are based on Jeff Minter’s Gridrunner series of games (which are apparently getting an Xbox 360 update). And Blade Runner is a great dystopian science fiction movie starring Harrison Ford. Got that?

Redrunner has roots in the classic arcade game Centipede, so it shares many of the same elements, although Redrunner’s gameplay is much more free form. In this game the entire playfield is open to you, and your opponents, the “bugs,” are similarly free to roam the entire screen.

What’s neat about the game is that each of the game’s 100 (!) levels has a unique theme. One level, for example, may go in slow motion, whereas in another level an ever-expanding slime may steadily consume the screen.

Unfortunately, I found it difficult to appreciate the concept, mostly due to the fact that, because of the jittery pace of the game and your ship’s ability to fire in the four cardinal directions at once, the easiest way to beat many of the levels is by sitting still and holding down the fire button. Gameplay videos by the author himself seem to verify that this is a reasonable tactic.

I do dig the overall aesthetic, especially the voice of the announcer, who sounds like Sinistar crossed with the guy who goes “Test your might!” in the Mortal Kombat song. This game’s not for me, though.

Redrunner requires a C64 or a C64 emulator like Vice to run.

(Source: dessgeega blog)

"Redrunner" by moi

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:16:54 +0000

Why are C64 games hundred times more fun than any modern PC game?

"Redrunner" by James Monkman (RGCD)

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:24:14 +0000

This sequel to greenrunner is awesome. I love it!

"Redrunner" by Jacob

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:49:13 +0000

Also, Blade Runner: Final Cut comes out today in limited theatrical release!

"Redrunner" by nullerator

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:01:47 +0000

Didn’t like the game much, but the title tune is ace. Gotta love the Sid chip.

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