Released for the Game Boy Color in 2000 by J-Wing, VS Lemmings (Japan) is a puzzle-platformer that bundles the original game with its Oh No! More Lemmings expansion. Its distinct title highlights a two-player link cable mode that was later disabled when the port was brought to the West. The core objective remains the same: guide a required percentage of mindless, green-haired creatures safely to the exit by assigning them specialized jobs to overcome deadly hazards.
How to Play
You must analyze each stage and use a limited pool of abilitiesโlike digging, building, climbing, or blockingโto carve a safe path for your lemmings. In the browser, use the arrow keys (D-pad) to move your crosshair and select skills from the bottom menu, pressing Z (A button) to assign a job to the highlighted lemming. Enter (Start) pauses the game, giving you a chance to think about your strategy without the clock ticking down.
Tips
- The pause button is your best tool. Use it immediately at the start of a level to look over the obstacles and plan your route before the lemmings march into danger.
- Blockers are great for keeping the herd safe, but remember they cannot simply be unassigned. You will have to blow them up or dig the ground out beneath them when it is time to move.
- Fall damage is strictly enforced. If a drop looks too high, make sure to equip a lemming with an umbrella (Floater) or build a staircase down to prevent them from splatting.
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