''Lemmings'' is a 2006

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developed by

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and published by

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. It is a

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of the original ''

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'' released in 1991. The game has been released in slightly different versions for

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, and

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Gameplay

The PSP version featured all 120 levels from the original game, 36 brand new levels as well as

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support, and a user level editor. Every level in the game was a pre-rendered 3D landscape, although their gameplay was still 2D and remains faithful to the original game. User levels could be constructed from pre-rendered objects and distributed by

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ing them to a

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-specific ''Lemmings''

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. In October 2006 the game was ported by developer Rusty Nutz for the

with use of the

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. While being recorded by the EyeToy, players stretch and move their limbs to aid the lemmings. In 2007, Team17 produced a similar remake of ''Lemmings'' for the

for download through the

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. The game had the similar graphical improvements as the PSP title, as well as online scoreboards and additional levels developed for high-definition display, but lacked the ability to create and share levels as the PSP version offered.

Reception

The PSP version received generally positive reviews, whereas the PS3 version of the game attained mostly mixed reviews. The PSP version holds a

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score of 76/100 based on 46 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". The PS3 version holds a

score of 59/100 based on 8 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". ''

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'' gave the PSP version of the game 7.8/10, praising the graphics and the enhanced longevity given by the editor, but criticizing the unexciting sound. The PS3 version received a score of 7.5/10, with the comment "It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it rolls just fine." ''

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'' gave the PSP version of the game 8/10, praising the polished visuals and audio, the level designer and the online sharing feature. The PS3 version received a slightly lower score because of it missing the level editor and level sharing of the PSP version.

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