Lemmings Revolution

Game review

In Lemmings Revolution, players once again lead a group of the endearing, green-haired lemmings to safety, guiding them through a series of increasingly complex levels. The game introduced a cylindrical, 3D environment, a significant departure from the 2D landscapes of previous titles. This new setting added an extra dimension to the puzzle-solving, as players had to navigate the lemmings around and along the cylindrical structures, adding a layer of depth and complexity to the gameplay.

The objective remains consistent with the series' tradition: to guide a certain number of lemmings to an exit point safely. Players assign various roles and skills to individual lemmings, such as digging, blocking, or building, to create a path through the obstacles and dangers in each level. The introduction of the 3D environment means that these tasks now require more spatial awareness and strategic planning.

Graphically, Lemmings Revolution was a significant upgrade from its predecessors, featuring more detailed and textured environments and character models. The transition to 3D brought the lemmings and their world to life in a new way, offering a fresh visual experience while retaining the charm and simplicity of the original 2D designs.

The game's level design is a highlight, with a variety of creative and challenging puzzles. Each level presents unique obstacles and hazards, requiring players to think critically and creatively to find safe passage for their lemmings. The difficulty curve is well-calibrated, with early levels introducing the basic mechanics and later levels presenting complex challenges that test the player's skills and ingenuity.

However, Lemmings Revolution's shift to 3D also brought some challenges. Navigating the 3D space could be tricky at times, with camera angles and depth perception occasionally making it difficult to precisely place and direct lemmings. This added a degree of frustration to some of the more intricate levels.