Worms W.M.D features hand-drawn 2D look, brand new weapons, the introduction of crafting, vehicles and buildings plus the return of some much-loved classic weapons and gameplay! Worms: W.M.D is a multiplayer artillery game in the long-running Worms series and it returns to the original 2D visual style. The basic gameplay remains identical as players take turns to take out an opposing team in environments that are affected by the impact of projectiles and a large influence f. Applocker 2 4 0 – password protection for individual apps. Is a fun and enjoyable game, albeit forgettable. While leaving off some of the things that made the past games int he franchise great, it adds some new elements that work out for the more part, but leave something to be desired. Feels like another Worms game for the most part, for better or worse.
I can remember playing the first Worms title many years ago – it looked pretty basic but was different. It was great fun. They never really managed to capture that excitement until Worms Armageddon. A graphical upgrade, a hark back to what made the series fun in the first place with some good additions. Since then, the Worms series has tried lots of different things – even moving to 3D – but that Worms magic has never really been recaptured. Until now.
Worms W.M.D. is a return to the series' glory. All of the things that make Worms great are here. This is all about an upgrade in warfare whilst retaining some balance to keep it all fair. Players have teams of up to eight worms, position them on the battlefield then commence taking it in turns to kill each other. The format is the same.
It maintains a cutesy style and a wealth of customisation options. Outfits for the Worms are here along with various voices, theme songs and gravestones so you equip a ragbag bunch of killers as you see fit. Some of the better stuff is locked behind the All Stars pack sadly, such as yooka-laylee hats and the masks from Payday.
The theme here is all about battlegrounds and warfare and Worms toys with this serious side that at points feels a bit uncomfortable. The Worms theme is here for example but is muted, almost empathetic. The colours of the environments are no longer bright and vibrant and set in things like cake parlours, instead its war-torn battlefields with pastel shades and battle-ridden skylines. It's a nice change; it's a slightly more serious Worms although it is a bit of juxtaposition with things like Concrete Donkeys and Exploding Grannies.
Such crazy weaponry does return and unlike some titles in the series' history is feels complete yet not too ridiculously overwhelming. There are some new additions here, a ‘bunker bomb' type projectile that can drill into the ground. On one hand I like this as it offsets some players' tendency to bury and hide, on the other I quite like to bury and hide sometimes.
There are two very key changes that are new to the series however: vehicles and buildings. Vehicles exist on the map and initially feel very over powered. You can use a rocket car to get around, a tank for massive damage, a mech for massive melee damage or a helicopter from an air assault. I can't quite decide how I feel about these, on one hand they can be a bit overpowering and take away from the classic Worms feel, on the other they can be utilised as tactical elements – perhaps placing a sentry gun next to one will entice yet surprise another player.
Buildings are also new – far from just being scenery, players can enter buildings and disappear from view (unless another player is inside). At that point you have a tactical advantage potentially. Again, on one hand I kind of like this new element, on the other it can be a bit frustrating as it just gives another opportunity to hide and surprise players. Forgetting a worm exists, as you can't see it is entirely different to missing one tucked away at the bottom corner precariously next to the sea.
Crafting is also new and players can craft new weapons at any point in the game which helps pass the time between turns – providing you collect the resources from supply drops. It works quite well and helps give you a more personalised feel to your toolset.
Multiplayer is of course the big draw here and works as well offline as it does online. There are single player training missions and campaign but honestly they just serve as extended tutorials for the main event that is playing against real people. All the classic Worms gameplay is here, from judging the wind to get that amazing bazooka shot off, or cunningly ninja rope swinging around the map to fire punch someone into the distance. This sort of thing continues to amaze and be brilliant.
At its core, Worms W.M.D. brings back that feeling of classic Worms with some nice enhancements to freshen the series up. All elements may not be to everyone's taste but thankfully customisation options are strong. At £19.99 it feels a little bit steep but when you think of the hours of fun available here it isn't too bad.
Reviewed on PS4
| Worms W.M.D | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Team17 |
| Publisher(s) | Team17 |
| Series | Worms |
| Platform(s) |
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| Release | 23 August 2016 Nintendo Switch |
| Genre(s) | Artillery, strategy |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Worms W.M.D is a hand-drawn 2D artilleryturn-based tacticsvideo game in the Worms series, released on 23 August 2016. Its gameplay resembles that of Worms Armageddon more than subsequent installments,[3] while adding new features that range from interactive vehicles such as tanks, to buildings that the worms can enter for protection.[4] It is also notable for being the first major redesign the worm characters have received since Worms 3D.
Gameplay[edit]
Worms W.M.D aims to replicate the gameplay of Worms Armageddon, with graphics and game design returned to a 2D interface. Gameplay elements from previous installments, such as classes, water physics and dynamic objects, are removed. A new feature includes the ability to craft weapons by gathering parts from special crates or by disassembling weapons. New weapons and utilities are added, such as a phone battery and a bazooka that creates fiery explosions; classic weapons such as the Holy Hand Grenade return as well. Also returning from Worms Forts: Under Siege are buildings that the worms can enter to a tactical advantage. Worms can make use of these buildings as a cover from enemy fire or to launch a surprise attack on enemy worms.
For the first time, vehicles and stationary turrets are introduced, which can alter gameplay in many ways. Worms can enter vehicles such as tanks, helicopters and Mechs that are available from the start or can be spawned by airdrops. Stationary guns, such as machine gun, mortar, flamethrower, and sniper rifle, can be used for greater damage within the line of sight. Both vehicles and turrets can take damage and become unusable if they take too much damage, after which they are destroyed.
The worms are separated in teams. Players are given the freedom to choose whether to use any preset team available or make a new team of their own. The worms in each team dress differently and have different graves to help tell them apart, as well as color codes. Each worm within a team has a name that has something to do with the team name.
Development[edit]
All-Stars[edit]
On 12 July 2016, as a pre-order bonus, Team17 announced an expansion pack called Worms W.M.D All-Stars, featuring additional content themed after various other video games, such as the Octane Battle Car from Rocket League, several masks for worm customisation, various thematic weapons and additional missions.[5][6] On 15 November 2016, All-Stars was released for free to all players.[7]
Nintendo Switch[edit]
Following the August 2017 Nindie Showcase presentation, Team17 has confirmed Worms W.M.D for the Nintendo Switch.[8] The game released digitally on the Nintendo Switch eShop on 23 November 2017 worldwide.[1] Team17 initially partnered with Sold Out Sales & Marketing in November 2017 to release physical retail copies by 2018.[9] However, in February 2018, Team17 then cancelled their plans for a physical release.[10] UK publisher Super Rare Games issued a limited physical retail release for the Nintendo Switch in October 2018.[11][12]
Reception[edit]
| Aggregator | Score | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS | PC | PS4 | Xbox One | |
| GameRankings | 83/100[21] | 80/100[22] | 78/100[23] | 75/100[24] |
| Metacritic | 83/100[17] | 76/100[18] | 78/100[19] | 75/100[20] |
| Publication | Score | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS | PC | PS4 | Xbox One | |
| Destructoid | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7/10[13] |
| GameSpot | N/A | 8/10[14] | N/A | 8/10[14] |
| IGN | N/A | N/A | 7.8/10[15] | N/A |
| Nintendo Life | 7/10[16] | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Eagle 1924. Worms W.M.D received 'generally positive' reviews, according to video game review aggregatorMetacritic.[18][19][20] DarkZero gave the Nintendo Switch version of the game 8 out of 10 praising its good selection of offline missions and rewarding training.[25]
References[edit]
- ^ abWhitehead, Thomas (15 November 2017). 'Worms W.M.D Will Bring Havoc to the Switch on 23rd November'. Nintendo Life. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- ^'Worms W.M.D'. Team17. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- ^Walton, Mark (5 August 2015). 'Worms WMD is the most Worms-like game Team17 has made in years'. Ars Technica. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- ^'Incoming! Worms WMD and Worms 4 Announced!'. Team17. 3 August 2015. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- ^'Worms W.M.D Release Date and All Stars Pre-Order Pack Announcement!'. Team17. 12 July 2016. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- ^Donnelly, Joe (12 July 2016). 'Worms WMD All-Stars pre-order pack has Rocket League, Payday 2, Goat Simulator cameos'. PC Gamer. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- ^ChewbieFR (15 November 2016). 'Worms W.M.D : le pack de contenus 'All-Stars' devient gratuit pour tous' [Worms W.M.D : 'All-Stars' expansion pack is free to everyone]. Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- ^Calvert, Darren (31 August 2017). 'Worms W.M.D. Is Now Officially Confirmed For Switch'. Nintendo Life. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- ^McFerran, Damien (1 November 2017). 'Worms W.M.D. And Overcooked: Special Edition Get Physical On Nintendo Switch In 2018'. Nintendo Life. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- ^Lyles, Taylor (9 February 2018). 'Team17 Cancels Physical Version of Worms W.M.D. for Switch'. Dual Shockers. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
- ^Craddock, Ryan (18 July 2018). 'Super Rare Games Announces A Whopping Nine Physical Switch Releases'. Nintendo Life. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
- ^'SRG#6: Worms: W.M.D (Switch)'. Super Rare Games. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- ^Carter, Chris (22 August 2016). 'Review: Worms W.M.D'. Destructoid. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- ^ abD'Aprile, Jason (23 August 2016). 'Worms W.M.D Review'. GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- ^Rudden, Dave (26 August 2016). 'Worms WMD Review'. IGN. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- ^Craddock, Ryan (23 November 2017). 'Worms W.M.D. Review'. Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ^'Worms W.M.D for Nintendo Switch Reviews'. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
- ^ ab'Worms W.M.D for PC Reviews'. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- ^ ab'Worms W.M.D for PlayStation 4 Reviews'. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- ^ ab'Worms W.M.D for Xbox One Reviews'. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- ^'Worms W.M.D for Nintendo Switch'. GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
- ^'Worms W.M.D for PC'. GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- ^'Worms W.M.D for PlayStation 4'. GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- ^'Worms W.M.D for Xbox One'. GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
- ^'Worms W.M.D'. DarkZero. 27 December 2017. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
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