Hamsters is a game that wears its inspiration on its sleeve, offering a gameplay experience that is almost identical to the classic Lemmings by Psygnosis. The author of Hamsters even humorously acknowledges the similarities by referring to the genre as "Interactive Rodent Simulations" (IRS) and spends part of the documentation defending the game's heavy borrowing from Lemmings. If you've played Lemmings, you'll immediately recognize the mechanics and structure of Hamsters. In Hamsters, players take control of a group of small, brown, rodent-like creatures (which are essentially reskinned Lemmings) and must guide them through a series of levels to safety. The hamsters mindlessly march forward, and it's up to the player to assign them specific tasks—such as building bridges, digging tunnels, blocking paths, or parachuting—to overcome obstacles and reach the exit. The goal is to ensure a certain number of hamsters survive each level, adding a layer of strategy and problem-solving to the gameplay. Key features of Hamsters include: Familiar gameplay: The mechanics are nearly identical to Lemmings, with players assigning roles to the hamsters to navigate them through hazards and traps. Rodent-themed twist: The hamsters replace the iconic Lemmings, but the core gameplay remains unchanged. Humorous tone: The game doesn’t take itself too seriously, with the author poking fun at the blatant similarities to Lemmings in the documentation. Level-based challenges: Like Lemmings, the game features a series of increasingly difficult levels that require careful planning and quick thinking.
5/24/2024