Lemmings 2: The Tribes Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Puzzle

Lemmings 2: The Tribes

SystemGame Boy
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperPsygnosis
PublisherPsygnosis
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesLemmings
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Lemmings 2: The Tribes is a puzzle game released for the Game Boy, developed by Psygnosis.

It is part of the Lemmings series; on the Game Boy you can also try Lemmings. The series also appears on other systems with Lemmings (SNES) and Lemmings (Genesis). Psygnosis also made Bram Stoker's Dracula for the Game Boy.

Lemmings 2: The Tribes is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Lemmings 2: The Tribes is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Lemmings 2: The Tribes gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

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Lemmings 2: The Tribes FAQ

Who made Lemmings 2: The Tribes?

It was developed by Psygnosis.

Is Lemmings 2: The Tribes multiplayer?

No. Lemmings 2: The Tribes is a single-player game.

How long does Lemmings 2: The Tribes take to play?

As a puzzle game, Lemmings 2: The Tribes typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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