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Oh No! More Lemmings

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Oh No! More Lemmings
Company typeVideo game expansion pack
IndustryVideo games
PredecessorLemmings
Founded1991
FounderDMA Design
Headquarters
United Kingdom
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsPuzzle video games
ParentDMA Design

Oh No! More Lemmings serves as an expansion pack to the puzzle title Lemmings, developed by DMA Design. This add-on includes 100 single-player stages alongside six musical compositions, with the Amiga edition offering an additional 10 two-player challenges. To play, users must have either the original Lemmings installation disk or, in the standalone release, present the game manual for copy protection. The levels are categorized into five difficulty tiers: Tame, Crazy, Wild, Wicked, and Havoc, each comprising 20 stages.

Critics generally praised the expansion for its inventive and demanding puzzles; however, some pointed out the absence of corrections from the original game and noted a steeper difficulty curve. The title was adapted for various home computer systems and gaming consoles.

Gameplay

The gameplay mechanics remain largely consistent with those of the original Lemmings. Unlike the initial game’s introductory tutorial-like stages, Oh No! More Lemmings begins with straightforward Tame levels that provide no hints. The difficulty then intensifies more abruptly, presenting a tougher challenge that many players find more stimulating. Often, the skill quotas must be fully utilized to successfully complete levels, restricting players to essentially one viable solution.

In contrast to its predecessor, this expansion refrains from using graphics sourced from other Psygnosis games. A notable feature is the level titled "Inroducing SUPERLEMMING," which centers around rescuing a single fast-moving lemming. Each stage is distinct; no level is repeated across different difficulty categories with altered skill requirements.

Development

Released in 1991 for the Amiga as either a data disk or standalone product, Oh No! More Lemmings introduced five distinct difficulty settings—Tame, Crazy, Wild, Wicked, and Havoc—each containing 20 new puzzles. The expansion showcased improved visuals and modified sound effects compared to its predecessor. It was subsequently ported to platforms including Acorn Archimedes, Atari ST, DOS, Macintosh, and SAM Coupé. These new levels were later incorporated into versions of Lemmings for Game Boy Color, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation, and Sega Mega Drive.

Ports

This expansion was adapted for MS-DOS, Atari ST, SAM Coupé, Macintosh, and Acorn Archimedes either as an add-on disk or a standalone release. Its content was integrated into the Microsoft Windows, Game Boy Color, and PlayStation iterations of Lemmings. Additionally, select levels from Oh No! More Lemmings appeared in the Sega Genesis version, featuring redesigned original artwork and new titles.

Reception

Overall reception for Oh No! More Lemmings was favorable. Dan Slingsby of CU Amiga described the puzzles as "ingenious" and highly addictive, while Peter Lee from Amiga Action commended both the quality and challenge presented by the levels. Stuart Campbell of Amiga Power acknowledged that few issues from the original remained unaddressed but still gave a positive appraisal. Ed Ricketts of ST Format criticized the pricing and difficulty progression but ultimately gave an affirmative review.

John Sweeney writing for Page 6 emphasized the demanding nature of puzzles that encourage players to explore various solutions. Ciarán Brennan from The One noted some inconsistencies in difficulty and cost but found it as compelling as its predecessor. MegaZone observed that the fresh level designs made the original appear comparatively mild. Jeff James of Amazing Computing Amiga recommended it as essential for fans of the series, while Tom Malcom from Info labeled it a must-have addition for any devotee of Lemmings.

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