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Lemmings
LemmingsGuide tiny lemmings to safety with clever puzzles and quirky humor
Sheep
SheepHerd wacky alien sheep across quirky worlds to save them from mad scientists.
Overview
Description

Lemmings is a classic puzzle‑platform game where players assign unique abilities to a horde of lemmings, helping them navigate treacherous terrain and reach the exit before time runs out. Each level challenges you to think strategically, using skills like digging, building, and blocking to overcome obstacles and save the required number of lemmings.

Sheep blends puzzle solving and strategic herding in a comedic sci‑fi setting. Players guide two human herders, a sheepdog and a pet to manipulate obstacles and guide flocks of alien‑origin sheep through six distinct worlds before loading them onto UFOs for the journey home. Each level imposes a time limit and a minimum rescue quota, demanding clever use of each character’s strengths without direct control of the sheep. The game’s quirky narrative follows the ancient Ovis Aries species trying to reclaim their lost flock from the scheming Mr. Pear, delivering humor and lighthearted battle‑simulation elements throughout the adventure.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Puzzle Games
Puzzle Adventure
Best for
Puzzle enthusiasts and casual gamers
Puzzle lovers and casual gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99−33%
$29.99
release date
1991-02-14
2000-11-06
Specifications
developer
DMA Design
Mind's Eye
publisher
Krisalis Software, Psygnosis
Feral Interactive, Empire Interactive, GungHo Online Entertainment, Syscom Entertainment, Take-Two Interactive, 1C Company, Strategy First
age rating
ESRB E
ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Single player
critic score
68/100
70/100+3%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Addictive strategic gameplay
  • Wide variety of lemming abilities
  • Supports multiplayer split‑screen
  • Rich level‑editing tools
  • Unique indirect‑control gameplay
  • Humorous and quirky narrative
  • Varied level design across six worlds
  • Suitable for all ages with ESRB E rating
Cons
  • Steep learning curve for advanced levels
  • Limited modern graphics
  • Some levels can feel repetitive
  • Limited to single‑player only
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Some puzzles can feel repetitive after extended play
Community & Metrics
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0
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