92
MobyRank
100 point score based on reviews from various critics.
4.1
MobyScore
5 point score based on user ratings.

The Press Says

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100
Amiga Power
Utterly bizarre, pleasingly original and totally addictive. Invents a totally new category - the save 'em up. As is the norm with such strikingly original concepts, some may wonder what all the fuss is about. Love it or loathe it, you can't ignore it. Lemmings rule.
94
Zzap!
Lemmings is the epitome of the thoughtful, imaginative programs that people so often claim 'aren't made anymore'. Surprisingly enough Psygnosis, the masters of graphical glitz, have proven the falseness of that argument by resisting the temptation to slip in even a single layer of parallax scroll, instead focusing on the brilliantly original gameplay. As with Loderunner and Boulderdash it's different enough to keep you hooked for ages, yet also instantly and compulsively playable. The tiny lemming sprites have bags of character, with some superb animation, and it's great fun trying to save them – or simply leading them into dramatic catastrophe! The explosive 'apocalypse' option is always worth watching. This violent element, combined with the lemming's irresistible cuteness, should ensure the thoughtful and varied action achieves the commercial success it richly deserves.
92
Power Play
Spiele mit Eigendynamik sind die momentanen Schätzchen in der Software-Landschaft. Bei "Populous" und "Powermonger" wuseln nette kleine Männchen als Untertanen des Spielers über den Bildschirm; bei "Sim City" sorgt die simulierte Bevölkerung für Aufstieg und Niedergang einer Stadt. Der neueste, aberwitzigste und drolligste Sproß der Kettenreaktions-Tüftelspiele stammt aus Liverpool: Psygnosis veröffentlicht in diesen Tagen "Lemmings", das neue Programm von Dave Jones und seinem Team DMA-Design, das mit "Blood Money" bekannt wurde. Nach jenem harten Ballerspiel hat sich der gute Dave dem Denk- und Strategie-Genre zugewandt. Doch - dem Zeitdruck sei Dank - auch bei Lemmings geht es herzhaft hektisch zu.
91
ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)
Lemmings is a fine game. Although its appeal will inevitably wain once all the levels have been completed, the precision and control faciliated over each lemming is enough to make it worth playing anyway.
90
Amiga Joker
Die Landschaft scrollt horizontal und ist einige Bildschirme breit, auf einer Art Radarschirm ist die Gegend in Umrissen zu erkennen. Die Grafik ist denn auch der einzige Schwachpunkt des Spiels: Zwar wurden die Viecher selbst recht putzig animiert, dafür sind die Landschaften eher trist. Gesteuert wird übrigens ausschließlich mit der Maus (zumindest bei der Vorabversion, die für unseren Test zur Verfügung stand). Alles in allem hat Lemmings in der Redaktion wahre Begeisterungsstürme entfacht – ein actiongeladenes Strategiespiel mit einer superoriginellen Idee, das jeden sofort in seinen Bahn zieht!
83
The Good Old Days
The learning curve is perfectly balanced between an easy introduction to the different jobs the lemmings can do and brain-busting challenges in the later game. That alone can keep you occupied for months!


Our Users Say

Category Description MobyScore
Gameplay How well the game mechanics work (player controls, game action, interface, etc.) 4.2
Graphics The quality of the art, or the quality/speed of the drawing routines 3.8
Personal Slant How much you personally like the game, regardless of other attributes 4.1
Sound / Music The quality of the sound effects and/or music composition 4.2
Overall MobyScore (45 votes) 4.1


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