Lemmings Classic
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Puzzle
Lemmings 2: The Tribes
Certified classic
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | DMA Design |
| Publisher | Psygnosis |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Lemmings |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Lemmings 2: The Tribes is a puzzle game released in 1994 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by DMA Design and published by Psygnosis.
It landed about 5 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1994 include Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mortal Kombat II and FIFA International Soccer. Among the 25 Genesis puzzle games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the Lemmings series; on the Genesis you can also try Lemmings. The series also appears on other systems with Lemmings (SNES) and Lemmings (Master System).
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 quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the Genesis's defining games
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 cheats & codes
20 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Time | FF3FE7:003B |
|---|---|
| Always Save 100% Lemmings | FF3DBD:0064 |
| Infinite Item (Box 1) | FF42C7:0063 |
| Infinite Item (Box 2) | FF42C9:0063 |
| Infinite Item (Box 3) | FF42CB:0063 |
| Infinite Item (Box 4) | FF42CD:0063 |
Lemmings 2: The Tribes walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Lemmings 2: The Tribes FAQ
When did Lemmings 2: The Tribes come out on the Genesis?
Lemmings 2: The Tribes was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.
Who made Lemmings 2: The Tribes?
It was developed by DMA Design and published 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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