ZXRunner: The Runner’s Tale

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The Heist of a Lifetime
You are the Runner, and you’ve set your sights on a fortune in gold. But there’s a catch: the loot is guarded by soulless robots programmed to hunt you down. You are practically defenseless-bullets don't dent these machines, and jumping is out of the question when you’re weighed down by heavy treasure chests.
 
Your Secret Weapon
Luck is on your side! In an abandoned lab, you’ve discovered a "Mining Laser"—a high-tech tool capable of disintegrating brick floors. While it won’t hurt the robots directly, a clever runner knows how to turn a tool into a trap. Blast a hole in the floor, and watch your pursuers tumble in!
 
Outsmart, Outrun, Outlast
  • The Trap: Once a robot falls into a hole, the floor will eventually reform, sealing them inside. Use this time to grab the gold and reach the exit ladder.
  • Reinforcements: Be careful! If a robot is destroyed, a fresh unit will be air-dropped into the arena immediately. Sometimes, it’s better to lure them into a corner where they can’t bother you or call for backup.
  • Safe Passage: A trapped, immobile robot is harmless—you can even walk right over its head! But once it climbs out, the hunt is back on.
  • Thieving Bots: Some robots will try to protect the gold by carrying chests around. You’ll have to trap them to make them drop their prize.
Master the Laser
  • Charged Shot: Hold the trigger to blast three holes in a row. This is perfect for reaching deeply buried chests, but use it wisely—your charges are limited.
  • Material Matters: The laser only works on brick. Concrete, metal ladders, and floor sections directly under chests are indestructible.
  • Watch Your Step: The laser is temperamental. One wrong move, and you might blast a hole right under your own feet, sealing your own fate.
The World Around You
Navigate through rooms using floors, ladders, and overhead chains. Watch out for "False Floors"—trick bricks that look solid but will send you or a robot plummeting through them.
Stealing ancient treasures is never easy. But after clearing every room and securing every chest, the Runner can finally head into the sunset - exhausted, happy, and very, very rich.