Lemmings (USA, Europe)

What is Lemmings (USA, Europe)?

Lemmings (USA, Europe) is a strategic puzzle game originally released for the Atari Lynx handheld system. Players guide hordes of mindless green-haired creatures through hazardous environments by assigning specialized skills to individual lemmings. The goal is to shepherd as many lemmings as possible to safety within a time limit, navigating traps, cliffs, and obstacles across 120 increasingly complex levels. With its blend of dark humor and clever problem-solving, this cult classic challenges players to think creatively to prevent their adorable followers from meeting untimely ends.

Game Features

• Mass Rescue Missions: Save up to 100 lemmings per level using strategic planning
• Diverse Skillset: Assign 8 unique abilities including Builders, Diggers, Blockers, and Bombers
• Progressive Challenge: 120 levels across 4 difficulty tiers (Fun, Tricky, Taxing, Mayhem)
• Environmental Hazards: Navigate lava pits, water traps, and collapsing terrain
• Time Pressure: Race against countdown timers while managing lemming flow
• Password System: Save progress with level-specific codes
• Two Game Modes: Standard rescue missions and timed "Mayhem" challenges

How to Play Lemmings (USA, Europe)?

1. Select Skills: Use the cursor to choose an ability from the skill panel at the bottom of the screen
2. Assign to Lemmings: Position the cursor over a lemming and press A (Z Key) to assign the selected skill
3. Control Flow: Press B (X Key) to adjust game speed between slow, normal, and fast
4. Cursor Movement: Direct the cursor with the D-pad (Arrow Keys)
5. Pause/Unpause: Press Option 1 (A Key) to freeze the action for precise planning
6. Monitor Stats: Track remaining lemmings, time limit, and required rescue count on the HUD
7. Strategic Execution: Combine skills like building bridges with Builders and creating paths with Diggers while using Blockers to redirect groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I run out of time?
The level immediately ends, and only lemmings who reached the exit before time expired are saved. You'll need to retry with faster execution.

Can I remove a skill assignment?
Once assigned, skills cannot be removed except for the Blocker role – assign a different skill to a Blocker to make them move again.

Why do my lemmings keep dying when falling?
Lemmings can survive short drops, but falls exceeding 5 pixels are fatal. Use Builders to create staircases or Floaters (parachute skill) to soften landings for critical drops.