'Lemmings' bronze statues erected in Dundee

Lemmings has inspired a new piece of artwork in the Scottish city of Dundee.

Artist Alyson Conway has unveiled a collection of bronze statues based on the suicidal characters from the classic video game.

© Scottish Games Network/Alyson Conway

Lemmings bronze statues in Dundee

The statues are situated behind the old offices of Lemmings studio DMA Design , the company which went on to release the original Grand Theft Auto titles.

"As part of the piece I wanted to incorporate the physical environment, so the low stone wall and pillars act like a 2D game level which the little lemmings are trying to traverse," Conway told Scottish Games Network .

"A lookout is atop one pillar scouting the way across, while behind him a climber clambers up and below a builder is laying bricks."

Lemmings was originally released for home computers in 1991, going on to find success on 31 platforms and spawn a string of sequels, including the recent Lemmings Touch on PS Vita.

Watch a video introducing the artwork below:

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