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|title= Worms
| title = Worms
|image= Wormscover.jpg
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|developer= [[Team17]]
| developer = [[Team17]]
| publisher = [[Microsoft Game Studios]] (X360)<br>Team17
|publisher= '''Xbox Live Arcade'''<br>[[Microsoft Game Studios]]<br>'''PlayStation Network'''<br>[[Sony Computer Entertainment]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/sony-details-spring-psn-plans|title=Sony details spring PSN plans|last=Purchese|first=Rob|date=February 12, 2009|publisher=Eurogamer|accessdate=2009-03-31}}</ref><br>'''iOS'''<br>Team17
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|series= ''[[Worms (series)|Worms]]''
| series = ''[[Worms (series)|Worms]]''
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|released= '''Xbox Live Arcade'''<br>March 7, 2007<br>'''PlayStation Network'''<br>{{vgrelease|NA|March 26, 2009<ref name="PSNWorms">{{cite web|url=http://news.spong.com/article/17087/Exclusive_Team_17_Confirms_Worms_for_PlayStation_Network|title=Exclusive: Team 17 Confirms Worms for PlayStation Network|date=February 6, 2009|publisher=SPOnG|accessdate=2009-02-06}}</ref>|EU|April 9, 2009<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.spong.com/article/17549/Worms_PS3_Coming_Early_April|title=Worms PS3 Coming Early April|date=March 31, 2009|publisher=SPOnG|accessdate=2009-03-31}}</ref>}}'''iOS'''<br />July 11, 2009
| released = '''Xbox 360'''<br>{{vgrelease|WW|March 7, 2007}}'''PlayStation 3'''<br>{{vgrelease|NA|March 26, 2009<ref name="PSNWorms">{{cite web|url=http://news.spong.com/article/17087/Exclusive_Team_17_Confirms_Worms_for_PlayStation_Network|title=Exclusive: Team 17 Confirms Worms for PlayStation Network|date=February 6, 2009|publisher=SPOnG|access-date=2009-02-06}}</ref>|EU|April 9, 2009<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.spong.com/article/17549/Worms_PS3_Coming_Early_April|title=Worms PS3 Coming Early April|date=March 31, 2009|publisher=SPOnG|access-date=2009-03-31}}</ref>}}'''iOS'''<br />{{vgrelease|WW|July 11, 2009}}
|genre= [[Artillery game|Artillery]], [[Strategy game|Strategy]]
| genre = [[Artillery game|Artillery]], [[Strategy game|strategy]]
|modes= [[Single player]], [[Multiplayer game|Multiplayer]]
| modes = [[Single-player]], [[multiplayer]]
|platforms= [[Xbox Live Arcade]]<br>[[PlayStation Network]]<ref name="PSNWorms"/><br />[[iOS]], [[Symbian]]<ref>{{cite web |url=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 |accessdate=2009-07-11}}</ref>
| 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 a 2D [[Artillery game|artillery]] [[Turn-based tactics|tactical 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''.


== Gameplay ==
== 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.{{Citation needed|date=August 2015}}
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.
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== Development ==
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The development and release of the Xbox Live Arcade 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. This delay in the certification process was a source of a frustration for everyone involved.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/team-17-boss-explains-worms-xbla-delay|title=Team 17 boss explains Worms XBLA delay|publisher=Eurogamer.net}}</ref> Downloadable content released in May and July 2007 included new costumes, voices, and environments for the games.{{Citation needed|date=August 2015}} 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 time it takes to complete a challenge is saved and the best times are displayed on a leaderboard.
==Release==

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.{{Citation needed|date=August 2015}}
Multiplayer features competitive play for up to four teams. It is compatible for both offline or online play via Xbox Live or PlayStation Network.

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== Development and release ==
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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>

== Reception ==
{{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>
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''Worms'' received "generally favorable" reviews according to the [[review aggregator|review aggregating]] website [[Metacritic]].<ref name="mc-xbla"/><ref name="mc-psn"/>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb title|7746896}}


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Latest revision as of 04:03, 14 December 2024

For other games with similar titles, see Worms § Arts and entertainment.

Worms
Developer(s)Team17
Publisher(s)Microsoft Game Studios (X360)
Team17
SeriesWorms
Platform(s)Xbox 360
PlayStation 3[2]
iOS[3]
ReleaseXbox 360
  • WW: March 7, 2007
PlayStation 3
iOS
  • WW: July 11, 2009
Genre(s)Artillery, strategy
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

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

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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

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ "Worms PS3 Coming Early April". SPOnG. 31 March 2009. Retrieved 31 March 2009.
  2. ^ a b "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.
  4. ^ a b Bramwell, Tom (14 March 2007). "Worms". Eurogamer. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  5. ^ a b 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.
  9. ^ a b "Worms for Xbox 360 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
  10. ^ a b "Worms for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
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