We need to do something about the time limit on this game if we are going to see anything more than the first half dozen levels.(posted 8706 days ago)I agree that the number of lemmings saved should be the primary measure and then the time taken should be the tie breaker (fastest game wins). Saving the most lemmings is more in the spirit of the game and so should be rewarded the most.
I am uncomfortable with the idea of unlimited continues though. I'm also unhappy with the 'game over when you first fail to complete a level' idea. Later levels of the game are brutal in regard to mistakes - make one and you can't complete the level.
I'd be happier to see a limit on the continues - even if it is as high as 50 or so, whatever will eventually prove sufficient for a good player to finish the game. It will not be easy to work out what that number ought to be - anyone have some overall game timings for Lemmings on other platforms?
As for mistakes where you can't finish the level, I believe the scoring should permit some mistakes, say 3 before it is game over.
Cheers, Tim