NeoLemmix is a forward-thinking, feature-rich and popular platform. It is widely regarded as one of the best ways to enjoy the game on a modern PC. It features its own dedicated level editor, a wide array of helper tools, and extensive customisation options, all of which make it a facile and versatile engine with which to enjoy creating, sharing, and solving puzzles. This one is a must-have for any Lemmings fan!
NeoLemmix is developed and maintained by namida, an active community member who responds directly to feedback and implements suggestions where appropriate and agreed by the community.
Pros:
- Extensive and freely-available library of custom content, created and maintained by the Lemmings Forums Community
- Platform-specific Editor, allowing the player to create and share their own levels, packs, and graphics style sets. The NeoLemmix Player also allows customisation of everything about your pack from the levels themselves, to the logo and scroller text displayed in the menu
- An exciting array of objects including the standard Traps, Water and One-way Walls and extending to Teleporters, Updrafts, Lockable Exits, Zombie Lemmings, and more
- 19 Skills to choose from including the classic 8 and featuring Jumpers, Swimmers, Platformers (which build horizontally), Fencers (which mine diagonally upwards), and more
- Comprehensive replay features, including fine editing of replays in-game and "Insert Mode", which allows the player to perform actions and assignments alongside those already existing in the replay. Replays can also be saved and shared
- Fully customisable Hotkey/Mouse commands
- Advanced (and optional) player-assist tools, including Forwards/backwards Framestepping, Skill Preview Shadows, Skill Queueing, Splat-height Ruler, Direction-select and Clear Physics Mode
- Player records displayed for each level
- Customisable in-game graphics, including Cursor and Panel
- Low and High-resolution modes (only affects graphics - physics is always Low-res)
- High Quality Minimap
- A range of options to suit the Player to your preferences
- Optional online features to keep graphics style sets up to date
- Free and open-source
Cons:
- It's a very complex and nuanced engine which takes considerable time to get used to (it's worth it, though!)
- Frequent updates, whilst good for keeping the engine maintained and adding requested features, must be performed manually and can be a chore to keep up with (again, it's worth it!)
- Its focus on innovation rather than nostalgia can be off-putting for some
- No option for Timed Bombers
- No multiplayer
- Windows-only native compatibility (can run on Linux and Mac via WINE (https://www.winehq.org/), an open-source Windows Compatibility Layer)
Latest version available here. (https://www.lemmingsforums.net/index.php?topic=5195.msg87029#msg87029)