

The objective of a traditional match is to defeat all opposing teams by killing their worms, although in the campaign some missions have other objectives such as collecting a specific crate.Įach worm begins the round with a specific amount of health, which is predefined by the chosen game options or by scripting in campaign levels. Worms can walk and jump, as well as (when the proper items are available) swing by rope, parachute, teleport, and bungee. During a single turn, a team can only move one of their worms (unless an item that allows the team to select their worm is used). Gameplay is turn-based, with each team moving in sequence, which is determined randomly, across two-dimensional terrain. The game was met with positive critic reviews, with gameplay receiving praise, and placed on several lists of the greatest games of all time. Originally meant to be an expansion pack to Worms 2 and initially titled Wormageddon, Worms Armageddon was released as a standalone game initially for PCs in 1999 and has since been ported to other platforms the game was also released on Steam on 20 March 2013. The player can customize battles, teams, and maps for near-infinite gameplay options. The player controls a team of up to eight worms in combat against opposing teams either AI- or player-controlled, using weapons both based on real-life weapons and ones that are cartoonish. Both vehicles and turrets can take damage and become unusable if they take too much damage, after which they are destroyed.Worms Armageddon is a 2D artillery turn-based tactics video game developed by Team17 and part of the Worms series. Stationary guns, such as machine gun, mortar, flamethrower and sniper, can be used for greater damage within line of sight. Worms can enter vehicles such as tanks, helicopters and Mechs that are available from the start or can be spawned by airdrops. Worms can make use of these buildings as a cover from enemy fire or to launch a surprise attack on enemy worms.įor the first time, vehicles and stationary turrets are introduced, which can alter gameplay in many ways.

Also returning from worms forts:under siege are buildings that the worms can enter to a tactical advantage.

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. A new feature includes the ability to craft weapons by gathering parts from special crates or by disassembling weapons. Gameplay elements from previous installments, such as classes, water physics and dynamic objects, are removed. Worms W.M.D aims to replicate the gameplay of Worms Armageddon, with graphics and game design returned to a 2D interface. It is also notable for being the first major redesign the worm characters have received since Worms 3D. Its gameplay resembles that of Worms Armageddon more than subsequent installments, while adding new features that range from interactive vehicles such as tanks, to buildings that the worms can enter for protection. Worms W.M.D is a 2D artillery turn-based tactics video game in the Worms series, released on 23 August 2016.
