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"Dinolympics," also known as "Lemmings" in other regions, is a puzzle-platformer video game released for the Atari Lynx handheld gaming console. Developed by DMA Design and published by Psygnosis in 1991, the game was later adapted to the Lynx system, showcasing the console’s capability to handle complex puzzles and detailed graphics in a portable format. The gameplay involves guiding a tribe of mindlessly walking creatures known as Lemmings through various obstacles to a designated exit by assigning them specific skills such as digging, building, or blocking. Each level presents unique landscapes and a set number of skills distributed among the Lemmings, requiring strategic planning and quick thinking to prevent these creatures from perilous fates like falling off cliffs or walking into traps.

The distinctive aspect of "Dinolympics" in its Lynx incarnation lies in its adaptation to the hardware capabilities of the Atari Lynx, including support for its color screen and handheld form factor. The title is one of the few instances of a puzzler game featuring indirect control in a portable gaming library predominantly filled with action-oriented titles. Its engaging gameplay and imaginative design made it a memorable entry in the Lynx catalog. The need to solve increasingly challenging puzzles and the attachment to the fate of the Lemmings created an engaging and emotionally driven experience. The Lynx version of the game utilized the handheld’s unique features, such as pausing and flipping the screen, enhancing its appeal and demonstrating the Lynx’s technical prowess in handling a game originally designed for more powerful home systems.

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