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Worms
Worms
Developer(s)	Team17
Publisher(s)	Microsoft Game Studios (X360); Team17
Series	Worms
Platform(s)	Xbox 360; PlayStation 3; iOS
Release	Xbox 360; WW: March 7, 2007; PlayStation 3; NA: March 26, 2009; EU: April 9, 2009; iOS; WW: July 11, 2009;
Genre(s)	Artillery, strategy
Mode(s)	Single-player, multiplayer

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Worms is an artillery turn-based tactics video game developed by Team17 and published by Microsoft Game Studios for the Xbox 360. Team17 released the game for the PlayStation 3 and iOS platforms. The game is largely a port of 2006's Worms: Open Warfare.^[4]^[5]

Gameplay

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

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.^[6]

Reception

Worms received "generally favorable" reviews according to the review aggregating website Metacritic.^[9]^[10]

References

^ "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.
^ 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.

External links

Worms at IMDb

[1] "Worms PS3 Coming Early April". SPOnG. 31 March 2009. Retrieved 31 March 2009.

[PSNWorms-2] "Exclusive: Team 17 Confirms Worms for PlayStation Network". SPOnG. 6 February 2009. Retrieved 6 February 2009.

[3] Hinkle, David (28 April 2009). "Team17 working on Worms for iPhone". Joystiq. Archived from the original on 30 April 2009.

[eurogamer-4] Bramwell, Tom (14 March 2007). "Worms". Eurogamer. Retrieved 3 October 2021.

[gamespot-5] Davis, Ryan (22 June 2007). "Worms Review". GameSpot. Retrieved 3 October 2021.

[6] "Team 17 boss explains Worms XBLA delay". Eurogamer.net. 21 February 2007.

[7] Dredge, Stuart (18 May 2007). "Worms 2007". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved 3 October 2021.

[8] Buchanan, Levi (14 August 2007). "Worms 2007 Review". IGN. Retrieved 3 October 2021.

[mc-xbla-9] "Worms for Xbox 360 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 3 October 2019.

[mc-psn-10] "Worms for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 3 October 2019.

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+| platforms = [[Xbox 360]]<br>[[PlayStation 3]]<ref name="PSNWorms"/><br />[[iOS]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/28/rumor-video-shows-potential-worms-for-iphone/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090430113416/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/28/rumor-video-shows-potential-worms-for-iphone/|title=Team17 working on Worms for iPhone|author=Hinkle, David |date=2009-04-28|publisher=Joystiq|archive-date=2009-04-30}}</ref>
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+'''''Worms''''' is an [[Artillery game|artillery]] [[turn-based tactics]] video game developed by [[Team17]] and published by [[Microsoft Game Studios]] for the [[Xbox 360]]. Team17 released the game for the [[PlayStation 3]] and [[iOS]] platforms. The game is largely a [[Port (video game)|port]] of 2006's ''[[Worms: Open Warfare]]''.<ref name="eurogamer"/><ref name="gamespot"/>
-'''''Worms''''' is an [[Artillery game|artillery]] [[strategy game]] developed by [[Team17]]. It is available on [[Xbox Live Arcade]], [[PlayStation Network]], and [[iOS]] platforms and is one of the many installments of the '''''[[Worms (series)|Worms]]''''' series created by [[Team17]]. The game was known as '''''Worms HD''''' during development, but Microsoft renamed it to just ''Worms'' (possibly to avoid notions of [[High-definition television|HDTV]] being a requirement to play). The game has since taken on the moniker, ''Worms (2007)''. Its first official public demonstration was on the showroom floor of the 2007, [[Consumer Electronics Show]]. The game was released on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 on Xbox Live, March 26, 2009 on the [[PlayStation Store]], and July 11, 2009 on iOS. The 2007 version of '''''Worms''''' is an enhanced port of ''[[Worms: Open Warfare]]'', which itself is a [[Video game remake|remake]] of the original [[Worms (1995 video game)|1995 video game of the same name]]. The [[Xbox Live]] and PlayStation Network versions are not exactly identical and contain some differences in available weaponry.
 == Gameplay ==
-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.
+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.
-=== Single player ===
-* 3 simple tutorials to introduce the mechanics to those who’ve not played the game before
-* 20 increasingly difficult single player challenges (deathmatch against AI opponents)
-There is 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.
-=== Multiplayer ===
-The game features competitive multiplayer for up to four teams.  It is compatible for both offline or online play via Xbox Live & PlayStation Network.
-== Downloadable content ==
+== Development and release ==
+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.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/team-17-boss-explains-worms-xbla-delay|title=Team 17 boss explains Worms XBLA delay|newspaper=Eurogamer.net|date=21 February 2007 }}</ref>
-On May 30, 2007, several new downloadable ''Worms'' packs were released. The "Space" landscape was issued for free, while two others, the "Hell" and "Jungle" landscapes, were released for purchase. A free set of 22 Worm voice banks were also released.
+== Reception ==
-On July 4, 2007 more content was issued: a Music Pack was released for free; however, it was only more voice banks, and two more landscapes, "Desert" and "Manhattan", were released for purchase. Some ''Worms'' themes and gamerpics were released for purchase as well. The PSN version contains all of the DLC released from the XBLA version already in the game.
+{{Video game reviews
+| EuroG = 6/10<ref name="eurogamer">{{cite web |last1=Bramwell |first1=Tom |title=Worms |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/worms-review |website=[[Eurogamer]] |date=14 March 2007 |access-date=3 October 2021}}</ref>
+| PG = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last1=Dredge |first1=Stuart |title=Worms 2007 |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/articles/003070/worms-2007/ |website=[[Pocket Gamer]] |date=18 May 2007 |access-date=3 October 2021}}</ref>
+| IGN = 7.9/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Buchanan |first1=Levi |title=Worms 2007 Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/08/15/worms-2007-review |website=[[IGN]] |date=14 August 2007 |access-date=3 October 2021}}</ref>
+| GSpot = 7.5/10<ref name="gamespot">{{cite web |last1=Davis |first1=Ryan |title=Worms Review |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/worms-review/1900-6167125/ |website=[[GameSpot]] |date=22 June 2007 |access-date=3 October 2021}}</ref>
+| MC = (XBLA) 75/100<ref name="mc-xbla">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/worms/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360 |title=Worms for Xbox 360 Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |accessdate=2019-10-03}}</ref><br/>(PSN) 76/100<ref name="mc-psn">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/worms/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3 |title=Worms for PlayStation 3 Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |accessdate=2019-10-03}}</ref>
+}}
+''Worms'' received "generally favorable" reviews according to the [[review aggregator|review aggregating]] website [[Metacritic]].<ref name="mc-xbla"/><ref name="mc-psn"/>
-== Reviews ==
+==References==
+{{Reflist|30em}}
-* ''The visuals and audio are fantastic and continue to push the unique image Worms has long since established. Gameplay is decent; there is the issue with the camera, which happens way too frequently for my liking, and the occasional crash, but take those problems aside and it will live up to even the most critical Worms fanboy’s expectations. I would recommend it to anyone who needs a break from Killzone-esque games.'' - PS3Center.net, 7.6/10 <ref>http://www.ps3center.net/article/241/worms-review/ PS3Center.net Worms Review</ref>
-* ''The challenges can be tough, the multiplayer is fun and the ability to create a team and name its members is an awesome way to get you to care about your squad. Still, this is a lot like the game I played two years ago and suffers from the same, limited lifespan.'' - IGN, 7.9/10 <ref>http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/968/968463p1.html IGN UK: Worms Review</ref>
-* ''There are few better multiplayer games in existence, and no better ones on Xbox Live Arcade. If your gaming habits ever include playing with others, online or off, Worms is utterly essential.'' - Yahoo! Games (no score awarded) <ref>http://videogames.yahoo.com/xbox360/worms-hd-xbox-live-arcade/review-508441 Worms HD [Xbox Live Arcade]</ref>
-==References==
+==External links==
-{{reflist|2}}
+* {{IMDb title|7746896}}
-{{Worms series}}
+{{Team17}}
-[[Category:Video game cleanup]]
 [[Category:2007 video games]]
 [[Category:Artillery video games]]
 [[Category:IOS games]]
 [[Category:Microsoft games]]
+[[Category:PlayStation 3 games]]
 [[Category:PlayStation Network games]]
-[[Category:Sony Computer Entertainment games]]
 [[Category:Strategy video games]]
+[[Category:Symbian games]]
 [[Category:Video games developed in the United Kingdom]]
-[[Category:Worms games|* 09]]
+[[Category:Worms (series)|* 09]]
+[[Category:Xbox 360 games]]
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Publication	Score
Eurogamer	6/10^[4]
GameSpot	7.5/10^[5]
IGN	7.9/10^[8]
Pocket Gamer	^[7]