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{{For|other games with similar titles|Worms (disambiguation)#Arts and entertainment{{!}}Worms § Arts and entertainment}} |
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|title= Worms |
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|image= Wormscover.jpg |
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|developer= [[Team17]] |
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| publisher = [[Microsoft Game Studios]] (X360)<br>Team17 |
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|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 |
| 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}} |
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|genre= [[Artillery game|Artillery]], [[Strategy game| |
| genre = [[Artillery game|Artillery]], [[Strategy game|strategy]] |
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| modes = [[Single-player]], [[multiplayer]] |
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|platforms= [[Xbox |
| 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"/> |
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⚫ | '''''Worms''''' is |
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== Gameplay == |
== Gameplay == |
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Players control a small platoon of worms across a deformable landscape, battling computer or player controlled teams. |
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. |
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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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The time it takes to complete a challenge is saved and the best times are displayed on a leaderboard. |
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==Release== |
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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}} |
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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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⚫ | 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> |
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== Reception == |
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| 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> |
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| 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> |
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| 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> |
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| 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> |
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| 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"/> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* {{IMDb title|7746896}} |
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Latest revision as of 04:03, 14 December 2024
Worms | |
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Developer(s) | Team17 |
Publisher(s) | Microsoft Game Studios (X360) Team17 |
Series | Worms |
Platform(s) | Xbox 360 PlayStation 3[2] iOS[3] |
Release | Xbox 360
iOS
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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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Aggregator | Score |
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Metacritic | (XBLA) 75/100[9] (PSN) 76/100[10] |
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Eurogamer | 6/10[4] |
GameSpot | 7.5/10[5] |
IGN | 7.9/10[8] |
Pocket Gamer | [7] |
Worms received "generally favorable" reviews according to the review aggregating website Metacritic.[9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ "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.