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71/100
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3.82/5
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Price
US$29.68

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2016 · Team17 · Arcade · Artillery

Worms W.M.D

The worms are back in their most destructive game yet! With a gorgeous, 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 the best worms experience ever.

Released
23 August 2016
Platforms
LinuxNintendo SwitchPlayStation 4StadiaWindowsXbox OnemacOS
Genres
ArcadeArtilleryStrategyTurn-based strategy
Developers
Team17
Publishers
Team17
Modes
MultiplayerSingle-player
Perspective
Side view
Themes
ActionComedyWarfare
Country
United KingdomEngland
Age ratings
ESRB E10+CLASS_IND 10GRAC 12+USK 12CERO AACB PGPEGI 12
Languages
Chinese (Simplified), English, English (UK), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Spain)
Time to beat
14hmain story47hcompletionist

About

Worms W.M.D is a 2D artillery turn-based tactics video game developed and published by Team17. It is the nineteenth installment in the Worms series, and was released on 23 August 2016 for Linux, OS X, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, and Xbox One. It was later released on 23 November 2017 for Switch, on 1 July 2022 for Stadia and on 11 April 2023 for iOS and Android.

Its gameplay resembles that of Worms Armageddon more than previous installments, while adding new features that range from interactive vehicles such as tanks, to buildings that the worms can enter for protection. It is also notable for being the first major redesign the worm characters have received since Worms 3D.

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Gameplay

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 all removed. A new feature includes the ability for players to craft weapons by gathering parts, whether from special crates or by dismantling weapons; players can craft their weapons even outside of their turns. New weapons and utilities are added, such as a dodgy phone battery and a bazooka that creates fiery explosions; classic weapons such as the Holy Hand Grenade return as well.

Returning from Worms Forts: Under Siege are buildings that the worms can enter to a tactical advantage. Worms can utilize these buildings as a cover from enemy fire or to launch a surprise attack on enemy worms.

Reception

Worms W.M.D received "generally positive" reviews, according to video game review aggregator website Metacritic. GameSpot rated the game 8 out of 10 and said "The relatively simple gameplay is overflowing with finesse and strategy, the presentation is fantastic, and offline or on, Worms is just incredibly fun." IGN praised the new crafting system but took issue with the buildings element, saying it was hard to discern which buildings could be entered and where their entrance points were.

Game Rant praised the new additions to the gameplay and called it "the game Worms fans have been waiting for since Worms Armageddon." DarkZero gave the Nintendo Switch version of the game 8 out of 10 praising its good selection of offline missions and rewarding training.

Releases by platformdates and regions as published

PlatformReleasedRegions
Windows23 August 2016Worldwide
macOS23 August 2016Worldwide
PlayStation 423 August 2016Worldwide
Linux23 August 2016Worldwide
Xbox One23 August 2016Worldwide · North America 23 August 2016
Nintendo Switch23 November 2017Worldwide
Stadia1 July 2022Worldwide

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Worms Battlegrounds + Worms W.M.DWorms Anniversary Edition
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