• Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: May 27, 2014
Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 20
  2. Negative: 3 out of 20
  1. Jun 10, 2014
    80
    Without hotkeys and precision clicks the formula isn't perfect, but Lemmings Touch is about as good as a handheld entry of the series could ever be.
  2. May 27, 2014
    80
    Lemmings Touch stays true to its roots and is a great fit for the PlayStation Vita, lending it enough charm and appeal to strike a chord with long-time fans and newcomers alike.
  3. May 30, 2014
    76
    A decent reproposition of what still is a milestone in its genre. It's got a couple of new ideas that will not blow your mind but do make it fresher. The touch interface is well implemented but not perfect.
  4. Jun 3, 2014
    73
    It sticks to the original concept of the series, and offers an addictive experience. If you haven't played Lemmings recently and you enjoyed it once, it won't disappoint.
  5. Jul 31, 2014
    70
    Even with some small problems, Lemmings Touch is another fun and addictive chapter of the series, with some interesting functions for Vita’s touch screen. If you’re a Lemmings fan, don’t miss it.
  6. 70
    Highly recommended for anyone who’s into puzzlers and has never played Lemmings, or is feeling nostalgic. If you’re a Lemmings veteran, though, it might feel too much like the same old, same old.
  7. Jun 28, 2014
    70
    The classic gameplay fits perfectly in tactile commands but it doesn’t feel like there’s any innovation. Besides, it's perfectly possible to play with the traditional buttons.
  8. 70
    A refreshing and modern take on a classic franchise, Lemmings Touch stands as a decent puzzler in its own right. Sometimes frustrating controls however, threaten to spoil what is otherwise an easy recommendation to Lemmings stalwarts and newbies alike.
  9. May 27, 2014
    70
    Adding touch controls is a great way to reintroduce one of gaming’s forgotten classics to a new generation, and the added portability is a real bonus. But for fans, the familiarity may be a stumbling block, and it would have been nice to see some new abilities to play with, if only to make this more than just a re-tread.
  10. 65
    Yes, the touch controls aren’t a superior substitute for a mouse and can occasionally find themselves frustrating, and the menu being overlaid as a thought bubble causes way more problems than a simple toolbar, but I promise, you can work your way through it.
  11. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Jul 16, 2014
    60
    Offers a great visual upgrade, but the UI and various other tappy mechanics break down in later difficulties. [August 2014, p78]
  12. Jun 27, 2014
    60
    There's still fun to be had with the good and ole Lemmings, but the control system could really do with an upgrade.
  13. 60
    The levels are hard and they offer a good challenge for those who are willing to stick it out through the long loading times.
  14. Jun 8, 2014
    60
    Lemmings Touch feels like a throwback to a bygone era which the industry forgot. The core mechanics still feel fun enough, but the game is so bare bones and plain that it feels like a missed opportunity.
  15. May 27, 2014
    60
    Lemmings get a nice touch of modernity, but these tactile evolutions don't necessarily improve the experience, since some controls inaccuracies interfere both with the proven and the new gameplay mechanics.
  16. May 27, 2014
    60
    This latest edition’s clumsy controls will obstruct your enjoyment at times, and while the top-notch puzzles and vibrant visuals will certainly tunnel through some of these issues, the input problems will still chip away at your patience like a pickaxe as you progress.
  17. Jul 22, 2014
    50
    With a lackluster touch control scheme and a poor implementation of the rating and objective systems, Lemmings Touch feels like a missed opportunity on the developers side considering the emblematic nature of the franchise.
  18. XGN
    Jul 6, 2014
    45
    Lemmings Touch brings that good old formula to the PlayStation Vita, but does not do that exactly right. The touch controls don't go hand in hand with the gameplay, and the graphics look really outdated. Unless you are a big fan of the series, you can better let this game slip through your fingers.
  19. Jul 3, 2014
    45
    The gameplay is recognizable and therefore still enjoyable, though the touch features leave a lot to be desired. And was it really necessary to make the tutorial so damn hard?
  20. Aug 20, 2014
    30
    Lemmings Touch simply is one big mistake. Managing dozens of Lemmings simultaneously requires extremely precise controls, but the touch sensitive controls of Lemmings Touch don’t come even near to what could be regarded decent. These poor controls are so crucial for the gamer’s experience… the rest of the pros and cons don’t even matter anymore.
User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. Feb 6, 2016
    3
    It's wonderful that the lemmings are back! Now with a great twist of mischievous lemmings and cannons and trampolines. Really great attempt toIt's wonderful that the lemmings are back! Now with a great twist of mischievous lemmings and cannons and trampolines. Really great attempt to refresh the series and the graphics are pretty good, a far cry from the original indeed! There's a new option to change your lemmings' wardrobe too!
    All of these would be great and wonderful if this game did not have touch controls.
    You forget all the good the developers have done the first time you miss tap and have to restart the level which you almost perfected. You can move the item bubble around! While this sounds like a good idea it leads to far more missed taps than anything. Precise control is a necessity in lemmings and touch controls ruin it.
    All this could be easily avoided by allowing you to pause at the correct time and enable an item on a particular lemming. I tried to do this to no avail.
    If someone out there is reading this, please get the word to the developers of this niche game on this niche console to fix this sacrilege of a control system.
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