Games part of the Lemmings series
The "Lemmings" video game series is a classic puzzle game franchise that originated in the late 1980s. It was created by DMA Design (now known as Rockstar North) and published by Psygnosis (later acquired by Sony Computer Entertainment). The series gained immense popularity and has seen numerous sequels, spin-offs, and adaptations across various platforms.
The gameplay of "Lemmings" revolves around guiding a group of small creatures known as lemmings through hazardous environments and obstacles. The lemmings march relentlessly forward, and it's the player's task to assign them specific skills to navigate the terrain and prevent them from falling to their doom.
Each level presents a unique challenge, requiring players to utilize different abilities provided to the lemmings. These abilities include digging, building bridges, blocking paths, climbing, parachuting, and more. By assigning appropriate skills to individual lemmings, players can guide them to the level's exit safely.
The original "Lemmings" game was released in 1991 for multiple platforms, including the Commodore Amiga, Atari ST, and DOS. It was an instant success, praised for its addictive gameplay, clever level design, and charming visual style. The game featured a multitude of levels across various difficulty settings, providing players with hours of puzzling fun.
The franchise also saw various spin-offs and adaptations, including "Oh No! More Lemmings," which provided additional levels for the original game. There were also console versions of the game, such as "Lemmings Paintball" and "The Adventures of Lomax," which introduced different gameplay mechanics and styles.
Over the years, "Lemmings" has been released on numerous platforms, including home consoles, handheld devices, mobile phones, and even graphing calculators. The series has garnered critical acclaim for its challenging puzzles, clever level design, and its ability to captivate players with its simple yet addictive gameplay mechanics.
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1991DOS puzzleDeveloper: DMA DesignPublisher: Psygnosis
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1991DOS puzzleDeveloper: DMA DesignPublisher: Psygnosis
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1992DOSfreeware puzzleDeveloper: DMA DesignPublisher: Psygnosis
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1993DOS puzzleDeveloper: DMA DesignPublisher: DMA Design
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1993DOS puzzleDeveloper: DMA DesignPublisher: Psygnosis
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1994DOS puzzleDeveloper: DMA DesignPublisher: Psygnosis
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1994Windows XP/98/95 puzzleDeveloper: DMA DesignPublisher: Psygnosis
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1995DOS puzzleDeveloper: PsygnosisPublisher: Psygnosis