Lode Runner on GBA is that classic puzzle-platformer where you’re digging holes to trap enemies while scrambling to grab all the gold. The Japanese version (Cezar) plays just like the original, but with some extra flair—those little robot dudes chasing you feel faster, or maybe I just panic more.

First few levels ease you in, teaching you how to drop pits and climb ladders, but by stage 5, you’re frantically digging escape routes while those white-suited guards respawn. Pro tip: don’t get greedy with gold near the edges—you will fall into your own trap.

It’s simple, but the tension builds perfectly. You can almost hear the 8-bit chase music even when it’s silent.