Lemmings is an 8-bit home video game for the Super Nintendo. It was developed by Rare and published by Nintendo. The game was released in 1991. The objective of the game is to guide the Lemmings, a race of creatures, through a series of caves. The Lemmings can be controlled through the use of a joystick and a button, and they will run and jump to avoid obstacles. The player can also control the Lemmings’ speed, by pressing the button while the Lemmings are running. Lemmings was met with critical acclaim when it was released. It has been cited as one of the best games ever made.