Game Boy · Strategy
Lemmings
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | DMA Design |
| Publisher | Ocean |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Lemmings |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Developed by DMA Design and published by Ocean, Lemmings arrived on the Game Boy in 1993 as a strategy game.
It landed about 4 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1993 include The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Darkwing Duck and Kirby's Pinball Land.
It is part of the Lemmings series; on the Game Boy you can also try Lemmings 2: The Tribes. The series also appears on other systems with Lemmings (SNES) and Lemmings (Genesis).
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Lemmings is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Lemmings cheats & codes
18 codes on file (GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Stop Timer | 013208C9 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Climber | 0163F8C8 |
| Infinite Floater | 0163F9C8 |
| Infinite Bomber | 0163FAC8 |
| Infinite Blocker | 0163FBC8 |
| Infinite Builder | 0163FCC8 |
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Playing Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
Lemmings FAQ
When did Lemmings come out on the Game Boy?
Lemmings was released for the Game Boy in 1993.
Who made Lemmings?
It was developed by DMA Design and published by Ocean.
Is Lemmings multiplayer?
No. Lemmings is a single-player game.
How long does Lemmings take to play?
As a strategy game, Lemmings typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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