Lemmings
😊 7.8/10
(3DO - JP, Puzzle)
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Developed_By:
DMA Design
Published_By:
Telesys Entertainment
Released On:
01 Jan 1994
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Your task is to rescue the Lemmings across 120 levels of fast-paced puzzling. These creatures simply walk blindly through the world in the hope of reaching safety at the end of the level - unfortunately, these levels include steep drops, gaps in the ground, barriers, and rivers amongst other hazards.
You are in control not of any individual Lemming, but of a cross-hair, which can be moved over any of the Lemmings. Along the bottom is a selection of functions that can be assigned to a Lemming, including climbing, floating, and bashing. You must click to select the appropriate function, then click on the Lemming to activate it. Each level has a different range of skills on offer, a different amount of Lemmings, and a different percentage target in order to progress.
UPC-A:
4984824047457 (Japan)
Part #:
FZ-SJ1656 (Japan)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Input Devices Supported/Optional:
Mouse, Controller Pad
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Lemmings is a puzzle-strategy game where players guide hordes of unintelligent creatures through hazardous environments by assigning them specific skills to survive. The objective is to strategically use tools like miners, blockers, and builders to ensure enough Lemmings reach the exit safely to advance through increasingly difficult levels.
Story
Introduction
Lemmings is an intriguing game in which you help hordes of mindless but delightful creatures, known as Lemmings, to escape hostile environments in over 100 unique adventures.
Lemmings appear on each level, after being dropped through a trapdoor. As they are creatures of very little brain, they need all the help they can get to survive the dangers that lie ahead.
Lemmings are very cute but not very bright. They will mindlessly walk off of cliffs, into water, hazards and traps or they will mill around, bumping into walls and whatever obstacles they run across.
Your job is to assist them by assigning skills and powers that will help them survive each level of the game. As you progress through the levels, the environments that the Lemmings must navigate become increasingly difficult.
The number of skills, the amount of time, and the number of Lemmings which you have can vary from level to level. Your goal is always to save as many Lemmings as possible, hopefully enough to advance to the next level!
A quick mind, the ability to think ahead, and dedication to the Save the Lemmings Campaign are required to get the right Lemming to perform the right action at the right time.
A forgotten blocker, a rogue miner, or a misplaced bridge could spell disaster for every Lemming.
Overview
We recommend that you take at least a brief look at the manual before you begin. If you're in a hurry, take a look at the Controls and Guided Tour sections to jump right in.
We strongly recommend that you give this manual a good once-over before beginning, though.
The Lemmings Saga
Lemmings is available in many different forms, and on several different platforms. Contact Psygnosis for availability.
Lemmings
The original Lemmings game consists of 120 levels arranged in four categories of 30 levels each.
Arranged from easiest to most challenging, these categories are called Fun, Tricky, Taxing and Mayhem. You are now the proud owner of this game package.
Oh No! More Lemmings
Oh No! More Lemmings again features our little green-haired friends in 100 all-new adventures and scenarios.
These levels are arranged in five categories of 20 levels each, titled Tame, Crazy, Wild, Wicked, and Havoc, again in ascending order of difficulty.
Lemmings 2: The Tribes
Lemmings 2: The Tribes features a whole new cast of rodents in 120 all-new hilarious adventures.
Within this game, you'll meet lemmings from all over Lemmings island, including the Highland, Polar, Space and Circus lemmings. Over fifty brand-new attributes are available for your enjoyment!
How to Play
Getting Started
If you've never played Lemmings or Oh No! More Lemmings, we recommend that you start with the Fun level and work your way up from there. If you're feeling adventurous, you can jump in with both feet and try one of the more difficult categories, but don't blame us if Lemmings start splatting all over the place!
Setting Up
1. Set up your 3DO Interactive Multiplayer System, following the steps in the owner's manual.
2. Plug your controller into the Control Port.
3. Use the Power Switch to turn the unit ON.
4. Open the CD Drawer or CD Tray according to the steps in the owner's manual.
5. Place the Lemmings CD into the CD Drawer or Tray, label side up.
6. Close the CD Drawer or Tray, according to the steps in the owner's manual.
7. Get ready to save some Lemmings!
Handling Your Lemmings CD
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Hold the Lemmings disk only by its edges, or with one finger inserted through the center and your thumb on the edge. Avoid touching the disk's surface.
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Do not bend, crush, or submerge it in liquids.
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Do not leave it in direct sunlight or near any sources of heat, such as on top of a television or monitor.
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Keep the disk within its protective case when not in use.
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If your CD should become soiled, clean it with a lint-free, soft dry cloth - wiping in straight lines from center to edge. Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Controls
You control the Lemmings experience with your Control Pad. The following buttons refer to the Control Pad or the 3DO Mouse, which should be plugged into the Control Port on the 3DO System. We strongly recommend that you use the 3DO Mouse to play Lemmings, as it provides very precise control over the pointer.
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Direction Pad: Moves the crosshairs around on the screen or playfield.
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Button A: Selects an Attribute when the crosshairs are on the icon bar, or gives an Attribute to a lemming when the crosshairs are locked on a lemming.
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Button B: Scrolls the screen faster when the cursor's at the left or right edges of the screen.
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Button C: Activates the special lemming fast forward. Great for finishing up a level in a hurry!
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Left Shift: Moves the Icon Select box to the left.
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Right Shift: Moves the Icon Select box to the right.
Assigning Skills
Click on the Digger Lemming (i.e., wait until there's a Lemming under the pointer, and then click your mouse button). You will now see a Lemming flinging dirt upwards with his tiny little paws, and you will watch him progress gradually downwards until eventually, he breaks through the bottom. At this point, the other Lemmings will fall through the hole he has created, and head out through the exit.
Some Lemmings may fall through and head towards the left, but eventually, they will hit the wall on the left side of the screen, and turn back towards the right. Congratulations! You have now solved your first Lemmings level! Enjoy the view as the Lemmings hop into the exit. You have embarked on the journey to become a Lemmings Master.
The Main Menu
This is the screen from which all games originate. Be sure to watch the Lemmings for a while, and to read the scroll across the bottom when you have a few spare moments! There are five icons available for your use on this menu. Move the selector with your mouse or control pad to make your selection.
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Play: Starts a game.
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New Level: Select this button to enter an access password which will permit you to resume from the last level you completed.
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Musical Notes: This button controls what you hear while the game is playing. It will change from a set of musical notes, to a symbol that says FX to signify sound effects as you select this button. The musical notes symbol signifies that you will hear music and sound effects during the game. The FX symbol means that you will hear only sound effects, but no music during gameplay.
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Category Indicator: This button shows the category of level which you are currently in. Click on the up and down arrows to change the category of levels you will be playing.
The Objective Screen
This screen describes what you and your Lemmings will be facing on the upcoming level. You will see this page every time you and your little friends embark on a new adventure.
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Mini-Map: This is basically a miniaturized version of the level, so you can get an idea of what you will be facing.
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Level Number: Where this level ranks in the category.
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Level Title: Just the name of the level. Read carefully, though, because sometimes there's a hint hidden in the name!
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Number of Lemmings: The number of lemmings that will come tumbling out of the hatch for you to save.
Important Note
You only have a limited supply of each skill for each level. This is demonstrated by the number above each icon. A blank space immediately above the icon indicates that you have none of these skills left.
The number above the large minus sign (the Lemming-flow decrease icon) is the original Lemming release rate for the level. The number above the large plus sign (the Lemming-flow increase icon) is the current Lemming release rate for the level.
Controls
A button
Continue
Mouse click
Continue
Mouse push against the right edge of the viewscreen
Scroll in the right direction
Mouse push against the left edge of the viewscreen
Scroll in the left direction
B button on the Control Pad
Scroll more quickly while pushing against the edge of the viewscreen
Click on the micro-map
Jump the view to various parts of the level
Clicking on the mini-map
Center the viewscreen on the region clicked
Icons on the Icon Panel
Assign skills and abilities to Lemmings
Decrease flow icon
Slow the rate at which the Lemmings come out of the Lemming hatch
Increase flow icon
Cause the Lemmings to come out of the Lemming hatch at an increased rate
Climber icon
Cause a Lemming to break out his super-sticky shoes and gloves so he can scale vertical surfaces
Tips & Maps
Hints and Tips
Solutions may sometimes be simpler than they appear, though higher levels can be deceptively difficult. You can trap lemmings by digging deep holes with a digger who doesn't dig himself off-screen, or use arrows on obstacles to determine valid digging directions for bashers. Builders can stretch bridges by pausing between steps, and lemmings can squeeze through tiny gaps but may react strangely to other skills. Pausing to plan, using tight timing with keyboard and mouse, and remembering that single-pixel differences matter are key strategies. Note that skillless lemmings can be assigned new skills, and the blocker is the exception to this rule. Finally, remember to take breaks, stay hydrated, and check your hardware setup if contacting technical support.
Contacting Psygnosis Technical Support
Before reaching out, verify obvious issues like loose connectors or speakers, and ensure you have your system details, game package, manual, and disks readily available.
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