Lemmings 2: The Tribes Classic
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Puzzle / Strategy
Lemmings
Certified classic
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Puzzle, Strategy |
| Developer | DMA Design |
| Publisher | Psygnosis |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Lemmings |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 30 |
Developed by DMA Design and published by Psygnosis, Lemmings arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992 as a puzzle game. It blends puzzle and strategy elements.
It landed about 3 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1992 include Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Streets of Rage 2 and Sunset Riders. Among the 25 Genesis puzzle games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Lemmings series; on the Genesis you can also try Lemmings 2: The Tribes. The series also appears on other systems with Lemmings (SNES) and Lemmings (Master System).
Lemmings supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the Genesis's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Lemmings 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 cheats & codes
23 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Time | FFF4E8:003B |
|---|---|
| Always Save 100% of Lemmings | FFF4DF:0064 |
| Infinite Diggers | FFF491:0063 |
| Infinite Floaters | FFF48B:63 |
| Infinite Blockers | FFF48D:0063 |
| Infinite Climbers | FFF48A:0063 |
Lemmings walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Lemmings.
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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 FAQ
When did Lemmings come out on the Genesis?
Lemmings was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992.
Who made Lemmings?
It was developed by DMA Design and published by Psygnosis.
Is Lemmings multiplayer?
Yes. Lemmings supports up to 2 players.
How long does Lemmings take to play?
As a puzzle game, Lemmings 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.
Read more about Lemmings on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.