I think the solution for Aries 1 is this, but I'm confused about...


Got me thinking for a while. Nice level, a bit hard -only for me, since I am still not used to the new skills -

Now, it's my turn to create a poll! There are a lot of Lemmings 2 versions -less than for Lemmings 1, yes, but still a lot-, and some of them have unique music for some tribes. In comparison with Amiga soundtrack, SNES, for example, has the traditional folk song "Country Gardens" (by Percy Grainger) as the main theme for Outdoor Tribe, as well as different melodies for Cavelem, Space, Sports and Classic Tribes, whereas the Mega Drive/Genesis port of the game has unique songs for almost all tribes: Classic, Outdoor, Sports, Medieval, Cavelem, Shadow and Beach.

Maybe those ports deserve a separate poll, but meanwhile, which Lemmings 2 tribe music from the Commodore Amiga is your favourite?

I would say Sports Tribe Theme in first place: I like its vibes, and I think it fits perfectly the dynamic spirit of sport. Cavelem Tribe Theme comes second in my preferences: maybe it's the more "tribal" music of the game. And in third place, I would say Highland Tribe, because I like that lovely medley of "Scotland The Brave" and "You Take The High Road".

Never thought about this, but I am very fond of Egyptian sprites. However, it's not my favourite tribe (hey, here is an idea for another poll!). In second place I would say Medieval, which is very rich in middle age details, and very colourful. And in third place, the sprites for Circus, which is my favourite tribe (and also the easiest by far, but that has nothing to do with my choice).

Quote from: Ron_Stard on September 20, 2021, 10:01:54 AM

The Mega Drive/Genesis Lemmings is the better port of all. The ultimate version, the one with the best and most puzzling levels.

Bold statement! Can you elaborate on why you think it's the best of all?

The unique levels it has are of a superb quality. It's a wise decision that some of them replace here and there some of the less interesting levels of Original Lemmings. For example, between Steel Works and Let's Get Together, I obviously prefer the second one. Sega Genesis has not only one unique and full difficulty level, but TWO! Sixty brand new levels, plus the ones scattered along the other four difficulty levels.

Sega Genesis Lemmings has at least 4 of the best and most original levels ever made for the original 8-skill engine: "I Am A.T.", "Lemmings Ark", "Private Room Available", and the two "Fall And No Life" versions. Also, it has "Let's Go Camping", with its childish and unbeliveable backroute, yes, but also with the most elaborated intended solution I've ever seen! And I'm sure I'm missing a lot more to make a point!

Other highlights: "No World Without You", "Anxiety", "Evil Whisper", "The bridge is breaking down"

For me the original Amiga version is the ultimate version. I don't know how you can play the game without a mouse, especially the harder levels.

I think Lemmings and Lemmings 2 could be played on Mega Drive via Sega Mouse, or something like that. But I was referring to the rich and huge variety of levels and clever solutions they have. In my opinion, Mega Drive has the best collection of intriguing levels of all ports, hands down.

I think Lemmings 2 are superior to the Original Lemmings, and on par with Oh No! and Xmas/Holidays, since their variety and difficulty are better than in the Original Game. However, the Mega Drive version of the Original game is outstanding, the ultimate Lemmings I version.

Lemmings saga is well known not only for its original gameplay, but also because of its outstanding soundtrack, with both original and arranged tunes.

And also because of its songs inspired by other ones? Well, maybe. There are some parts of the first ever tune in Oh No! More Lemmings! (i.e. the tune in Down And Out Lemmings) that sound very similar to the keyboard intro and interludes in "Always The Sun", by The Stranglers. At least, it reminds me of that beautiful song.