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| publisher=[[Psygnosis]]
 
| publisher=[[Psygnosis]]
| developer=[[DMA Design]], [[Psygnosis]] {{MD}} [[Digital Developments]]
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| developer=[[Digital Developments]]
 
| distributor=[[Sony Electronic Publishing]] (EU)
 
| distributor=[[Sony Electronic Publishing]] (EU)
 
| system=[[Sega Mega Drive]]
 
| system=[[Sega Mega Drive]]
| romsize=2MB
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| sounddriver=[[Krisalis sound driver]]
| sounddriver=
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| peripherals=[[Six Button Control Pad (Mega Drive)|Six Button Control Pad]], [[Sega Mouse]]
| peripherals=
 
 
| players=1
 
| players=1
 
| genre=Puzzle, Action
 
| genre=Puzzle, Action
| releases={{releases
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| originaldevelopers=[[DMA Design]], [[Psygnosis]]
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| originalsystem=PC
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| releases={{releasesMD
 
| md_date_us=1994
 
| md_date_us=1994
 
| md_code_us=T-113036
 
| md_code_us=T-113036
| md_date_eu=1994-11
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| md_date_eu=1994
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| md_date_uk=1994-11{{magref|cvg|155|60}}{{magref|segamaguk|8|84}}
 
| md_code_eu=T-113036-50
 
| md_code_eu=T-113036-50
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{{sub-stub}}'''''Lemmings 2: The Tribes''''' is a sequel to ''[[Lemmings]]'', and was released, among other consoles, for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] in 1994.
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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a sequel to ''[[Lemmings]]'', and was released, among other consoles, for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] in 1994.
  
 
Gameplay is much the same as in its prequel, however now Lemmings are split into "tribes", each with their own special skills. There are over 120 levels and 60 different skills.
 
Gameplay is much the same as in its prequel, however now Lemmings are split into "tribes", each with their own special skills. There are over 120 levels and 60 different skills.
  
[[Sega Master System]] and [[Sega Game Gear]] versions were reportedly completed (and even reviewed), but never released. In 2014, the main programmer Matt Taylor released them both in the SMS Power! community boards.
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[[Lemmings 2: The Tribes (8-bit)|Sega Master System and Game Gear]] versions were reportedly completed (and even reviewed), but never released. In 2014, the main programmer Matt Taylor released them both in the SMS Power! community boards.
  
==Production Credits==
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==Production credits==
===Mega Drive Version===
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===Mega Drive version===
'''Sega Conversion:''' [[Digital Developments]]<br>
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{{creditstable|
'''Program Code:''' Andrew Bond, Graeme Love, Tim Swan<br>
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*'''Sega Conversion:''' [[Digital Developments]]
'''Sega Graphics:''' Lee Doyle, Andrew Bond<br>
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*'''Program Code:''' Andrew Bond, Graeme Love, Tim Swan
'''Audio Soundtracks:''' [[Krysalis Software]]<br>
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*'''Sega Graphics:''' Lee Doyle, Andrew Bond
'''Original Game:''' [[DMA Design]]<br>
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*'''Audio Soundtracks:''' [[Krysalis Software]]
'''Quality Control:''' Mark O'Connor, Paul Evason, Stuart Allan<br>
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*'''Original Game:''' [[DMA Design]]
'''Thanks To:''' Dave Jones, Mike Dailly, Russell Kay<br>
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*'''Quality Control:''' Mark O'Connor, Paul Evason, Stuart Allan
'''Project Manager:''' Tony Parkes<br>
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*'''Thanks To:''' Dave Jones, Mike Dailly, Russell Kay
(C)1994 [[Psygnosis]]<br>
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*'''Project Manager:''' Tony Parkes
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:'''(C)1994 [[Psygnosis]]'''
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| console=MD
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}}
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===Master System and Game Gear versions===
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{{creditstable|
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*'''Produced by:''' Richard Biltcliffe
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*'''Assisted by:''' Chris Rowley
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*'''Directed by:''' Steve Marsden
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*'''Game Programmed by:''' Matt Taylor
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*'''Intro Animation Programmed by:''' Darren Clayton
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*'''Graphics by:''' Roddy McMillan
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*'''Music and Sound by:''' Mark Cooksey
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*'''Levels Converted by:''' Dave De Pauw
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*'''Quality Control by:''' Stuart Allen, Mark O'Connor, Jonathon Wild
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*'''Published by:''' [[Psygnosis|Psygnosis, Ltd.]]
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*'''Developed by:''' [[Spidersoft|Spidersoft, Ltd.]]
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*'''Special Thanks to:''' Dave Cooke, Martin McKenzie, Chris Jones
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*'''Licensed by:''' [[Sega Enterprises, Ltd.]]
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| console=GG,SMS
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}}
  
===Master System and Game Gear Versions===
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==Magazine articles==
'''Produced by:''' Richard Biltcliffe<br>
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}}
'''Assisted by:''' Chris Rowley<br>
 
'''Directed by:''' Steve Marsden<br>
 
'''Game Programmed by:''' Matt Taylor<br>
 
'''Intro Animation Programmed by:''' Darren Clayton<br>
 
'''Graphics by:''' Roddy McMillan<br>
 
'''Music and Sound by:''' Mark Cooksey<br>
 
'''Levels Converted by:''' Dave De Pauw<br>
 
'''Quality Control by:''' Stuart Allen, Mark O'Connor, Jonathon Wild<br>
 
'''Published by:''' [[Psygnosis|Psygnosis, Ltd.]]<br>
 
'''Developed by:''' [[Spidersoft|Spidersoft, Ltd.]]<br>
 
'''Special Thanks to:''' Dave Cooke, Martin McKenzie, Chris Jones<br>
 
'''Licensed by:''' [[Sega|Sega Enterprises, Ltd.]]<br>
 
  
==Promotional Material==
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==Promotional material==
<gallery>
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{{gallery
File:Lemmings2 MD US PrintAdvert.jpg|US print advert
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|{{galleryPrintAd
</gallery>
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|gamepro|66|17
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|gamepro|68|73
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}}
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}}
  
==Physical Scans==
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==Physical scans==
===Mega Drive Version===
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===Mega Drive version===
 
{{ratings
 
{{ratings
 
| icon=MD
 
| icon=MD
 
| consolesplus=90
 
| consolesplus=90
| consolesplus_source={{num|35|page=130/131}}
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| consolesplus_source={{magref|consolesplus|35|130|printpage=130/131}}
 
| cvg=79
 
| cvg=79
| cvg_source={{num|157|page=80/81}}
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| cvg_source={{magref|cvg|157|80|printpage=80/81}}
 
| gamesworld=71
 
| gamesworld=71
 
| gamesworld_source={{num|6|page=18}}
 
| gamesworld_source={{num|6|page=18}}
 
| mms=89
 
| mms=89
| mms_source={{num|27|page=108/109}}
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| mms_source={{magref|mms|27|108|printpage=108/109}}
 
| mega=93
 
| mega=93
 
| mega_source={{num|26|page=58/59}}
 
| mega_source={{num|26|page=58/59}}
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| segamaguk_source={{num|12|page=84/85}}
 
| segapower=90
 
| segapower=90
| segapower_source={{num|60|page=39/40/41}}
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| segapower_source={{num|60|page=39-41}}
 
| segapro=91
 
| segapro=91
 
| segapro_source={{num|39|page=74/75}}
 
| segapro_source={{num|39|page=74/75}}
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===Master System Version===
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==Technical information==
{{ratings
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===ROM dump status===
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{{romtable|
| segapower=86
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{{rom|MD|sha1=1de84f5c9b25f6af4c2c3e18bb710b9572fc0a10|md5=95bc829e8a054853ca2f953a68dc531d|crc32=de59a3a3|size=2MB|date=1994-08|source=Cartridge (US)|comments=|quality=good|prototype=}}
| segapower_source={{num|60|page=39/40/41}}
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{{rom|MD|sha1=b56f9e78dee0186c8f8103c7d125e8b497eb0196|md5=be93aaaaa9911651befda50cb916d6b9|crc32=741eb624|size=2MB|date=1994-07|source=Cartridge (EU)|comments=|quality=good|prototype=}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
===Game Gear Version===
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==References==
{{ratings
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| icon=GG
 
| segamaguk=79
 
| segamaguk_source={{num|12|page=97}}
 
| segapower=89
 
| segapower_source={{num|60|page=39/40/41}}
 
}}
 
  
[[Category:Unreleased Master System games]]
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{{Lemmings2Omni}}
[[Category:Unreleased Game Gear games]]
 

Revision as of 08:46, 18 June 2020

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Lemmings 2: The Tribes
System(s): Sega Mega Drive
Publisher: Psygnosis
Developer:
Distributor: Sony Electronic Publishing (EU)
Original system(s): PC
Developer(s) of original games: DMA Design, Psygnosis
Sound driver: Krisalis sound driver
Peripherals supported: Six Button Control Pad, Sega Mouse
Genre: Puzzle, Action

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
US
T-113036
Sega Mega Drive
EU
T-113036-50
Sega Mega Drive
UK
£44.9944.99[3][4]
Sega Mega Drive
AU
Non-Sega versions

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Lemmings 2: The Tribes is a sequel to Lemmings, and was released, among other consoles, for the Sega Mega Drive in 1994.

Gameplay is much the same as in its prequel, however now Lemmings are split into "tribes", each with their own special skills. There are over 120 levels and 60 different skills.

Sega Master System and Game Gear versions were reportedly completed (and even reviewed), but never released. In 2014, the main programmer Matt Taylor released them both in the SMS Power! community boards.

Production credits

Mega Drive version

  • Sega Conversion: Digital Developments
  • Program Code: Andrew Bond, Graeme Love, Tim Swan
  • Sega Graphics: Lee Doyle, Andrew Bond
  • Audio Soundtracks: Krysalis Software
  • Original Game: DMA Design
  • Quality Control: Mark O'Connor, Paul Evason, Stuart Allan
  • Thanks To: Dave Jones, Mike Dailly, Russell Kay
  • Project Manager: Tony Parkes
(C)1994 Psygnosis


Master System and Game Gear versions

  • Produced by: Richard Biltcliffe
  • Assisted by: Chris Rowley
  • Directed by: Steve Marsden
  • Game Programmed by: Matt Taylor
  • Intro Animation Programmed by: Darren Clayton
  • Graphics by: Roddy McMillan
  • Music and Sound by: Mark Cooksey
  • Levels Converted by: Dave De Pauw
  • Quality Control by: Stuart Allen, Mark O'Connor, Jonathon Wild
  • Published by: Psygnosis, Ltd.
  • Developed by: Spidersoft, Ltd.
  • Special Thanks to: Dave Cooke, Martin McKenzie, Chris Jones
  • Licensed by: Sega Enterprises, Ltd.


Magazine articles

Main article: Lemmings 2: The Tribes/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Print advert in GamePro (US) #66: "January 1995" (199x-xx-xx)
also published in:
Logo-pdf.svg

Physical scans

Mega Drive version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
90 [6]
79 [7]
71 №6, p18
89 [8]
93 №26, p58/59
90 №45, p100
75 №12, p84/85
90 №60, p39-41
91 №39, p74/75
Sega Mega Drive
85
Based on
9 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
80
[9]
Alaab Alcomputtar (SA)
91
[10]
Consoles + (FR)
90
[11]
Cool Gamer (RU)
70
[12]
Computer & Video Games (UK) PAL
79
[3]
Computer + Video Giochi (IT)
79
[13]
Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 1 (RU)
80
[14]
Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 4 (RU)
80
[15]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
73
[16]
Games World: The Magazine (UK) PAL
71
[17]
Joypad (FR) PAL
79
[18]
MAN!AC (DE) PAL
79
[19]
Mega (UK) PAL
93
[4]
Mega Fun (DE) PAL
90
[20]
Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
89
[21]
Next Generation (US) NTSC-U
75
[22]
Player One (FR)
90
[23]
Play Time (DE) PAL
86
[24]
Power Up! (UK)
88
[25]
Sega Magazin (DE) PAL
91
[26]
Sega Magazine (UK) PAL
75
[27]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
90
[28]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
91
[29]
Super Juegos (ES)
88
[30]
Tricks 16 bit (RU)
88
[31]
Video Games (DE) PAL
79
[32]
Sega Mega Drive
83
Based on
26 reviews

Lemmings 2: The Tribes

Mega Drive, US
Lemmings2 MD US Box.jpg
Cover
Lemmings2 MD US Cart.jpg
Cart
Mega Drive, EU
Lemmings2 MD EU Box.jpg
Cover
Lemmings-2-AU-cart.jpg
Cart
Lemmings-2-e-manual.jpg
Manual

Technical information

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
Sega Mega Drive
CRC32 de59a3a3
MD5 95bc829e8a054853ca2f953a68dc531d
SHA-1 1de84f5c9b25f6af4c2c3e18bb710b9572fc0a10
2MB 1994-08 Cartridge (US)
Sega Mega Drive
CRC32 741eb624
MD5 be93aaaaa9911651befda50cb916d6b9
SHA-1 b56f9e78dee0186c8f8103c7d125e8b497eb0196
2MB 1994-07 Cartridge (EU)

References

  1. Computer & Video Games, "October 1994" (UK; 1994-09-15), page 60
  2. Sega Magazine, "August 1994" (UK; 1994-07-15), page 84
  3. 3.0 3.1 Computer & Video Games, "December 1994" (UK; 1994-11-15), page 80
  4. 4.0 4.1 Mega, "November 1994" (UK; 1994-10-27), page 58
  5. GamePro, "March 1995" (US; 1995-xx-xx), page 73
  6. Consoles +, "Septembre 1994" (FR; 1994-0x-xx), page 130/131 (130)
  7. Computer & Video Games, "December 1994" (UK; 1994-11-15), page 80/81 (80)
  8. Mean Machines Sega, "January 1995" (UK; 1994-11-30), page 108/109 (108)
  9. 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 114
  10. Alaab Alcomputtar, "" (SA; 1995-xx-xx), page 24
  11. Consoles +, "Septembre 1994" (FR; 1994-0x-xx), page 130
  12. Cool Gamer, "9" (RU; 2002-10-13), page 114
  13. Computer + Video Giochi, "Dicembre 1994" (IT; 1994-xx-xx), page 122
  14. Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 1, "" (RU; 1999-xx-xx), page 325
  15. Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 4, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 234
  16. GamePro, "April 1995" (US; 1995-xx-xx), page 49
  17. Games World: The Magazine, "December 1994" (UK; 1994-10-28), page 18
  18. Joypad, "Octobre 1994" (FR; 1994-xx-xx), page 108
  19. MAN!AC, "12/94" (DE; 1994-11-09), page 42
  20. Mega Fun, "11/94" (DE; 1994-10-19), page 61
  21. Mean Machines Sega, "January 1995" (UK; 1994-11-30), page 108
  22. Next Generation, "May 1995" (US; 1995-04-18), page 101
  23. Player One, "Septembre 1994" (FR; 1994-0x-xx), page 100
  24. Play Time, "12/94" (DE; 1994-11-09), page 106
  25. Power Up!, "Saturday, November 12, 1994" (UK; 1994-11-12), page 1
  26. Sega Magazin, "Dezember 1994" (DE; 1994-11-17), page 30
  27. Sega Magazine, "December 1994" (UK; 1994-11-15), page 84
  28. Sega Power, "November 1994" (UK; 1994-09-29), page 39
  29. Sega Pro, "December 1994" (UK; 1994-11-03), page 74
  30. Super Juegos, "Enero 1995" (ES; 199x-xx-xx), page 114
  31. Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 18
  32. Video Games, "12/94" (DE; 1994-11-23), page 96


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