{"product_id":"lemmings-game-gear-1992-be-fr-de-it-es-gb","title":"Lemmings [Game Gear, 1992] - BE\/FR\/DE\/IT\/ES\/GB","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLemmings\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLemmings is a single-player puzzle game in which players guide groups of creatures through hazardous environments by assigning them specific functions\/abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEach level begins with a group of lemmings dropping into a side-scrolling environment. These creatures march forward blindly, turning only when they hit a wall, and will walk into hazards such as pits, water, lava, or traps unless directed otherwise. The player’s goal is to save at least a set percentage of the lemmings by leading them to the level’s exit. Levels vary in design, with some requiring the rescue of only a handful of lemmings and others demanding careful planning to save large groups under tight time limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of controlling lemmings directly, players use a cursor to assign skills drawn from a toolbar at the bottom of the screen. Available skills differ by level and may be limited in number. Common abilities include Climbers who scale vertical walls, Floaters who survive long drops, Builders who construct staircases, and Bashers, Miners, or Diggers who carve through terrain. Other abilities include Blockers who halt the progress of their peers, forcing others to change direction. Selecting the right skill for the right lemming at the right time is essential for success.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eGameplay involves balancing speed with precision. Lemmings emerge continuously from an entrance hatch, and their flow must be managed so that they neither rush ahead into danger nor crowd too densely in confined spaces. Timing is critical when building bridges, digging through obstacles, or diverting groups away from hazards. Some levels allow liberal use of skills, while others restrict players to only a few, requiring efficiency and experimentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe game includes 120 levels divided into four categories: Fun, Tricky, Taxing, and Mayhem. These categories serve as a difficulty curve, with early stages introducing skills gradually and later levels demanding complex multi-step solutions. Environmental elements exist such as destructible terrain, one-way walls, deadly traps, and moving platforms. A self-destruct option exists that allows players to restart when a level becomes unsolvable. The scoring system rewards efficiency by tracking the percentage of lemmings saved and how quickly the exit is reached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGame Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eClassic Game Gear gameplay with original physical presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGenre: Action, Puzzle, Side view, 2D scrolling, Platform, Point and select, Fantasy\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eReleased in 1992 by SEGA Enterprises Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIdeal for collectors building a physical Game Gear library\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCondition and contents shown in listing details and photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e LEMMINGS-GAME-GEAR-1992\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Game Gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Action, Puzzle, Side view, 2D scrolling, Platform, Point and select, Fantasy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePEGI Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e TBC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1992\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e SEGA Enterprises Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n","brand":"Retromart","offers":[{"title":"Preloved","offer_id":53309560160599,"sku":"PL-24474","price":5.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/7870\/1143\/files\/0000__25c2f28a27f4487f8535edc9e2eb9795.jpg?v=1776248348","url":"https:\/\/retromart.co.uk\/products\/lemmings-game-gear-1992-be-fr-de-it-es-gb","provider":"Retromart.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}