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"Lemmings" is a puzzle-platformer video game originally developed by DMA Design and first released in 1991 for the Amiga computer before being ported to various other platforms, including the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). The game centers around the rescue of small, green-haired creatures known as lemmings across a series of levels. The player is tasked with guiding a predetermined number of these critters from an entrance point to an exit in a safe manner despite numerous hazards and obstacles. The game introduces various types of lemmings, each with special skills such as digging, building, climbing, and blocking, requiring players to strategically deploy these abilities to successfully navigate through the levels.

Despite its simple premise, "Lemmings" became a massive success due to its innovative gameplay and the strategic depth provided by the lemmings' abilities, which must be utilized with precise timing and in specific sequences to solve levels. The NES version of "Lemmings," released in 1992, was adapted by Ocean Software and features graphics and controls optimized for the console. The game is notable for its challenging puzzles and the need for quick thinking and forward planning. Each level features a unique layout and a set number of skills available, adding layers of complexity and replayability. "Lemmings" popularity led to several sequels and spin-offs, securing its place as a classic in video game history and establishing a legacy of influencing many puzzle games that followed.

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