I just had to buy this, especially considering it's only $2.99! It's my first paid purchase of a downloadable game for a video game system.
There's a demo available, also, but I didn't even bother with it since I'm already a big Lemmings fan, and $2.99 is a bargain anyway. I just jumped right into the purchase!
Wario64 said:
I caved in and bought it, disappointed that I had to add a minimum of $5 to the wallet.
Yeah, I have a gripe about that as well. I don't understand why you're forced to add credit to the wallet in $5 increments. It's like "buying cards" without actually buying cards--which I thought this was supposed to get away from.
I saw you (or someone using the name Wario64, anyway) on one of the worldwide high score lists already.
I only tried a few levels so far, and I'd say it's great! The gameplay formula is mostly straight from the original Lemmings playbook, but they did add a few twists to spice it up.
The "tokens" depicting Lemming abilities serve exactly the purpose that I imagined it would when I first spotted them in the early screenshots--that is, they add 1 more use of that ability to your existing inventory. One of the very early levels on the Fun skill level demonstrates this, as you start with absolutely no assignable tasks in your inventory, and must accumulate them throughout the level. There are also a few other new gameplay elements, such as teleporters, cloning machines, and darkened levels that are (at least partially) illuminated when a passing Lemming turns on a light.
It's easily a must-have download for longtime Lemmings lovers, but even neophytes can find something to like here, especially with the low price.