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Developer(s) | Team17 |
Publisher(s) | Microsoft Game Studios (X360) Sony Computer Entertainment[3] (PS3) Team17 (iOS) |
Series | Worms |
Platform(s) | Xbox 360 PlayStation 3[2] iOS[4] |
Release | Xbox 360
iOS
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Genre(s) | Artillery, strategy |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Worms is an artillery turn-based tactics video game developed by Team17. It was released for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and iOS platforms. The game is largely a port of 2006's Worms: Open Warfare.[5][6]
Gameplay
[edit]Players control a small platoon of worms across a deformable landscape, battling computer or player controlled teams. The game features bright and humorous cartoon-style animation and a varied arsenal of weapons. Full voice communication is also available among the players of the game. The game includes a tutorial, single-player challenges, and competitive multiplayer for up to four teams either online or offline.
There is also a Quick Start option (choice of Beginner, Intermediate or Pro, uses default schemes and teams). If the player wanted to play a custom singleplayer game, they have to select multiplayer and then create a local game with AI opponents.
The time it takes to complete a challenge is saved and the best times are displayed on a leaderboard.
Multiplayer features competitive play for up to four teams. It is compatible for both offline or online play via Xbox Live or PlayStation Network.
Development and release
[edit]The development and release of the Xbox 360 version of Worms was significantly delayed due to a disagreement during the certification process prior to release, over the requirement of an in-game means of providing opposing player feedback in post-game lobbies.[7]
Reception
[edit]Aggregator | Score |
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Metacritic | (XBLA) 75/100[10] (PSN) 76/100[11] |
Publication | Score |
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Eurogamer | 6/10[5] |
GameSpot | 7.5/10[6] |
IGN | 7.9/10[9] |
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Worms received "generally favorable" reviews according to the review aggregating website Metacritic.[10][11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Worms PS3 Coming Early April". SPOnG. 31 March 2009. Retrieved 31 March 2009.
- ^ a b "Exclusive: Team 17 Confirms Worms for PlayStation Network". SPOnG. 6 February 2009. Retrieved 6 February 2009.
- ^ Purchese, Rob (12 February 2009). "Sony details spring PSN plans". Eurogamer. Retrieved 31 March 2009.
- ^ Hinkle, David (28 April 2009). "Team17 working on Worms for iPhone". Joystiq. Archived from the original on 30 April 2009.
- ^ a b Bramwell, Tom (14 March 2007). "Worms". Eurogamer. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
- ^ a b Davis, Ryan (22 June 2007). "Worms Review". GameSpot. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
- ^ "Team 17 boss explains Worms XBLA delay". Eurogamer.net. 21 February 2007.
- ^ Dredge, Stuart (18 May 2007). "Worms 2007". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
- ^ Buchanan, Levi (14 August 2007). "Worms 2007 Review". IGN. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
- ^ a b "Worms for Xbox 360 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
- ^ a b "Worms for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 3 October 2019.