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Super Nintendo · Puzzle
Lemmings 2: The Tribes
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 (originally 1993) |
| 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 | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, Lemmings 2: The Tribes is a puzzle game developed by DMA Design and published by Psygnosis. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1993.
It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid. Among the 49 SNES puzzle games in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.
It is part of the Lemmings series; on the SNES you can also try Lemmings. The series also appears on other systems with Lemmings (Genesis) and Lemmings (Master System). DMA Design also made Uniracers for the SNES.
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 SNES 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 cheats & codes
15 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Ability Modifier Slot 1 | 7E0EA5XX |
|---|---|
| Ability Modifier Slot 2 | 7E0EA6XX |
| Ability Modifier Slot 3 | 7E0EA7XX |
| Ability Modifier Slot 4 | 7E0EA8XX |
| Ability Modifier Slot 5 | 7E0EA9XX |
| Ability Modifier Slot 6 | 7E0EAAXX |
Lemmings 2: The Tribes walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Lemmings 2: The Tribes FAQ
When did Lemmings 2: The Tribes come out on the SNES?
Lemmings 2: The Tribes was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994; the original game dates back to 1993.
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.
Read more about Lemmings 2: The Tribes 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.