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Lemmings on the Sega Master System came out in 1992, developed by Psygnosis. It was a late release for the console, a time when the 16-bit generation was already taking over, but it offered a solid, thoughtful puzzle experience for those still playing on the 8-bit hardware. The game didn't push the system's limits, but it translated the core concept faithfully, providing a distinct challenge compared to the action-heavy titles common on the platform.

You don't control the lemmings directly; instead, you assign skills to individual lemmings in the crowd to guide them safely to the exit. The main objective is to prevent them from walking off cliffs, into traps, or just wandering until the timer runs out. Key mechanics include designating diggers to tunnel through earth, builders to create staircases across gaps, and blockers to halt the march and redirect the flow. The pacing is methodical under pressure, with difficulty ramping up sharply as levels introduce more lemmings and fewer skills to assign. It feels like conducting a stubborn, suicidal orchestra where every correct move brings a small wave of relief.