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Post by Gendo Ikari on May 27, 2015 22:50:47 GMT -5
You are right, sources around say those versions were made in 1997 or so. And I found an even odder unofficial port, for the Cambridge Z88, an early portable computer created by Clive Sinclair, and it uses the Spectrum version as a basis; the same programmer made a port of Jet Set Willy too. Unfotunately there seem to be no screenshots or videos on the net, I've found only a video of that JSW port. I'm actually contemplating having "FINLLFIIJQ", the password for the final level in the Amiga and IBM PC version of the original Lemmings, tattooed somewhere on my body. In over 20 years I never forgot that specific code, so that must mean something  . I still remember RTDLCILEAH but with a quick search I see it's only the code of one of the Tame levels of Oh No More Lemmings. |
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Post by The Great Klaid on May 27, 2015 23:09:00 GMT -5
I thought about that for U,D,L,R, A + start, But I suspect that's a lot less noteworthy than I think.
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Post by dr_st on May 28, 2015 1:27:22 GMT -5
I'm actually contemplating having "FINLLFIIJQ", the password for the final level in the Amiga and IBM PC version of the original Lemmings, tattooed somewhere on my body. In over 20 years I never forgot that specific code, so that must mean something . Heh. I played different games when I was young, but with passwords no less weird. JBOUKJHKA-99 is one I'll never forget. It's just cruel.  |
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Post by pfg9000 on May 28, 2015 11:58:29 GMT -5
I can't believe the writer thinks the Lynx port of Lemmings is one of the worst handheld versions. How can you accurately judge a game based on your experience with an emulator that has well known issues? Do a little research and you'll find the Lynx version is commonly regarded as one of the best. The article states that the use of a separate screen for ability selection makes it hard to time your moves. Did he know you can move around the whole screen and position your cursor right where you need it, while paused? There's no way there are timing problems. I played through all 120 levels on the Lynx version without having one single problem timing my moves. except when there are a bunch of lemmings crowded into one small space and you can't tell which one you're giving the ability to. And the same problem is present in the original, and every port I've played.
The Lynx version was coded by some of the original Amiga programmers. They were very pleased with the Lynx's ability to handle the game. The end credits include a super long letter from the programmers to the players. Part of this letter is a message about the high quality of the Lynx.
Please, play the game on the actual hardware if you're going to include it in your article.
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Post by Weasel on May 28, 2015 12:42:00 GMT -5
I can't believe the writer thinks the Lynx port of Lemmings is one of the worst handheld versions. How can you accurately judge a game based on your experience with an emulator that has well known issues? He's already apologized and I'm under the impression that the section in question is going to be tweaked. This is not financially viable for an article of this size. Do you realize just how many ports there are of Lemmings that would need to be played on the actual hardware if this were the case? And not all of them even CAN be played in such a way, such as the arcade prototype. Think about what you're suggesting. Most of the writers for this site do this as a hobby, not as a profession, and the amount of money required to get all of this stuff is probably more than one could feasibly get for the article. Welcome to the forums, by the way. Hopefully any future posts you make will be a little bit less...contentious? |
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Post by Bobinator on May 28, 2015 13:10:48 GMT -5
Yeah, seriously. I can admit when I'm wrong, but did you come on here just to yell at me?  I mean, sadly, yes, I can't actually afford a Lynx at the moment. However, I did find a much better emulator for that sort of thing, so when I touch this thing up, I promise i'll give that particular port another shot. |
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Post by pfg9000 on May 28, 2015 18:59:22 GMT -5
I wasn't trying to yell at anyone, and I don't think my tone was mean. At least, I didn't intend it to be. I apologize if I was too harsh. I've been reading the articles on this site for years, and I have a few of the Hardcore Gaming 101 books, so when I saw something that seemed entirely misguided I was a little taken aback. I am totally biased when it comes to Atari, as I grew up with the Lynx and the Jaguar. But I think both systems get a pretty bad rap, especially the Lynx, which probably has one of the highest ratios of AAA titles to shovelware of any system. So it irritates me when people cast off Lynx and Jaguar games without giving them a fair try, which was my impression of what happened here. The Lynx port of Lemmings really is highly praised in general, and it's commonly near the top of the "Best of" lists for the handheld. Thanks for the welcome. I'll try to keep from shouting in the future. |
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Post by windfisch on Jun 2, 2015 12:19:43 GMT -5
Yeah, seriously. I can admit when I'm wrong, but did you come on here just to yell at me? I mean, sadly, yes, I can't actually afford a Lynx at the moment. However, I did find a much better emulator for that sort of thing, so when I touch this thing up, I promise i'll give that particular port another shot. I really hope my comment did not seem disrespectful. And I honestly appreciate all the work you put into this article as well as your ability to consider criticism. And yes, Handy has the unfortunate tendency to show performance and sound issues - seemingly even more so on newer computers than on older ones. I recommend the Lynx emulator in Mednafen, which is based on Handy, but runs more smoothly. |
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Post by Bobinator on Dec 14, 2016 12:32:11 GMT -5
I know this is a late late late post, but... Justin Castle, author of a few gaming related books like "101 Amiga Games That Influenced The Gaming Industry" and "Gizmondo: The Machine", has just released his book "Lemmings: The Ports" as a free PDF for the Christmas season. It's pretty comprehensive, at 306 pages, and makes me feel more than a little inadequate. He's also put out a fan-made mod of the Amiga version, More! Lemmings, which includes 120 levels, all of which come from the game's myriad of other ports. Check them both out here! |
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Post by Discoalucard on Dec 14, 2016 12:53:25 GMT -5
This book seemed cool, and I was going to promote it, but he blocked me on Twitter for some reason.  |
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Post by novicola on May 26, 2017 16:53:41 GMT -5
Evidently Dark Horse had a short-lived video game magazine titled Max Overload that lasted for only two issues in 1994, featuring "mini-adaptations" of various games including Lemmings. twoheadedthingies.blogspot.com/2012/08/max-overload-part-1.htmlApparently the second issue isn't properly documented and what it covers is unknown, but it's surely worth looking into (by someone with more wherewithal than me). |
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Post by jorpho on Apr 7, 2020 23:37:05 GMT -5
Did you know that the big changes to the characters in Lemmings 3 was due to the game having attracted the attention of the Children's Television Workshop?
It makes all the bloody violence a big paradoxical.
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I'm actually contemplating having "FINLLFIIJQ", the password for the final level in the Amiga and IBM PC version of the original Lemmings, tattooed somewhere on my body. In over 20 years I never forgot that specific code, so that must mean something 
.
I mean, sadly, yes, I can't actually afford a Lynx at the moment. However, I did find a much better emulator for that sort of thing, so when I touch this thing up, I promise i'll give that particular port another shot.
