- Platform: IBM PC Compatible
- Release Date: 2000
- Genre: Puzzle
- Style: Adventure Puzzle
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Game Description
Lemmings Revolution continues Psygnosis' classic puzzle series in which players frantically try to rescue rodent-like creatures before they plummet to their doom. Instead of the 2D levels found in previous versions, Lemmings Revolution introduces spherical 3D landscapes with levels set in trees, stone towers, and sweltering fire pits. One hundred puzzles are available to complete, and each environment can be rotated to the left or right to spot potential hazards before it's too late.Because the rodents are in constant motion, you only have so much time to figure out what you need to do to complete the level. Each lemming is proficient at a specific role, such as climbing or blocking, which must be used effectively to save the rest of the group from certain death. Miners dig through floors, for example, while bashers smash through rocks. Floaters are equipped with parachutes so they can safely fall off ledges.
Certain lemmings have developed an aquatic swimming skill while others are immune to specific traps. Hazards include acid, lava, and water pits. There are also pressure-sensitive doors that will automatically close after a time limit. If you've got lemmings on the other side of the door, they'll be permanently separated from the group. Helpful items found within each level include switches, teleportation devices, anti-gravity pads, and speed pads. The difficulty setting can be adjusted from "easy" up to "very hard" to accommodate players of all ages and abilities.
~ Matthew House, All Game Guide
Roots & Influences
Lemmings took the gaming world by storm in the early 1990s with unprecedented puzzle elements and cute, but moronically suicidal critters based on actual fact. Your objective was to save the Lemmings by guiding them to a gate. Because the original was so popular, it spawned many sequels including Oh No! More Lemmings and Lemmings 3D. Lemmings Revolution carries on the tradition with more elaborate levels, different types of assignments and types and traps.~ Matthew House, All Game Guide
Review: Overall
The Lemmings are back with more puzzles than ever and a perilous journey through a device constructed by the Weasels. This 3D-strategy game works like a revolving cylinder. Lemmings Revolution is guaranteed to please former Lemmings game fans and will continue to bring in a new audience. After you've played Lemmings Revolution for a while, you'll be heavily addicted.The first levels begin easily enough with the object to get your Lemmings to the hot air balloon (although later these are found to lead them into more dangerous areas). The entire puzzle area can be rotated so you can see where the Lemmings are going. You have to teach them certain actions such as building steps and blowing themselves up to save the rest of the lot as well as different skills (noted in the level title) in each area. You only complete a level if you successfully save the required number of Lemmings. More difficult challenges and a requirement to save even more Lemmings comes with each new level.
The graphics are quite superior to previous Lemmings' games. Since the entire screen is rotated, it presents new graphic ideas (everything is more 3D) and the surrounding areas are very nice to look at. Lemmings Revolution is a long game with many puzzles to solve. Even after the first seven levels have been completed, you're not on your way to freedom, as more difficult areas loom ahead.
Regardless of age, most gamers will find this game worthwhile. Young children can learn from Lemmings Revolution due to the puzzles and different problem solving skills required and adults, too, will find the game challenging. The levels of difficulty are such that many people of all ages can play the game.
As with many puzzle strategy games, problems can be found in repetition and in that respect, the screen view never changes in Lemmings Revolution. However, the details in each change and, of course, the puzzles get drastically different. But, after viewing the same screen for an hour, it starts to wear thin. Another major problem is the inflexible requirement to view the demo about the Weasels at the start of every single game, almost incentive enough to make you not want to play.
In summary, this is a good game with plenty of puzzles to wrack the brain and lots of good graphics to please the eye. So, a little bit of Lemmings Revolution in small doses can be a very good thing indeed.
~ Nick Woods, All Game Guide
Review: Enjoyment
An addictive puzzle game that will no doubt keep you playing for weeks and months, even years on end.~ Nick Woods, All Game Guide
Review: Graphics
The 3D rotation is a nice effect and makes this Lemmings adventure one of the best graphically in the series. The scenery and lush color is very nice.~ Nick Woods, All Game Guide
Review: Sound
The little "yippie" sound each~ Nick Woods, All Game Guide
Review: Replay Value
Gameplay in {*Lemmings Revolution} provides different routes you can take during the game, thus, replays offer slightly varied routes to the goal.~ Nick Woods, All Game Guide
Review: Documentation
The booklet contains an adequate explanation of the game's objects and items.~ Nick Woods, All Game Guide
