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'''''Worms 2: Armageddon''''' is |
'''''Worms 2: Armageddon''''' is a 2D [[Artillery game|artillery]] [[turn-based tactics]] [[video game]] developed by [[Team17]] and part of the [[Worms (series)|''Worms'' series]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/5294187/worms-2-armageddon-trailer-full-of-armageddonness|author=Michael McWhertor|title=Worms 2: Armageddon Trailer Full Of Armageddonness|website=[[Kotaku]]|date=June 17, 2009|access-date=May 27, 2018|archive-date=June 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180603152350/https://kotaku.com/5294187/worms-2-armageddon-trailer-full-of-armageddonness|url-status=live}}</ref> released on July 1, 2009 on Xbox Live Arcade.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kotaku.com/5302229/worms-2-armageddon-crawls-to--live-arcade-next-week|author=Mike Fahey|title=Worms 2: Armageddon Crawls To Live Arcade Next Week|website=Kotaku|date=June 24, 2009|access-date=May 27, 2018|archive-date=November 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181117044030/https://kotaku.com/5302229/worms-2-armageddon-crawls-to--live-arcade-next-week|url-status=live}}</ref> The game is a follow-up to the 2007 ''[[Worms (2007 video game)|Worms]]'' game, which in-turn was a port of 2006's ''[[Worms: Open Warfare]]''. |
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A PC port, titled ''[[Worms Reloaded]]'', was later released on August 26, 2010. |
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It is the sequel to the game '''''[[Worms (2007 video game)|Worms]]''''' on XBLA & PSN, released in 2007. The sequel has several new features and modes, as well as popular returning weapons from past games in the Worms series.{{citation needed|date=April 2014}} It also has an all new single player campaign mode with 35 missions. |
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==Gameplay== |
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* Training mode which includes tutorials on aiming weapons and navigating the players Worm around levels. Also includes firing ranges wherein all weapons are available to the player for aiming practice, and can freely spawn enemy worms or targets on the level to fire upon. |
* Training mode which includes tutorials on aiming weapons and navigating the players Worm around levels. Also includes firing ranges wherein all weapons are available to the player for aiming practice, and can freely spawn enemy worms or targets on the level to fire upon. |
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===Multiplayer |
===Multiplayer=== |
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Six game styles are available for local multiplayer matches: Beginner, Standard, Pro, Fort, Rope Racing and Crazy Crates, with Rope Racing only being playable in player and private matches. Ranked matches can only be played with two players, whereas player and private matches support four players. Local Match that supports four-player offline matches. |
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* Ranked matches can only be played with two players, whereas player and private matches support 4 players. |
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* Local Match that supports four-player offline matches. |
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===Downloadable content=== |
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Six downloadable content packs with additional gameplay content have been released for ''Worms 2: Armageddon'': the Battle Pack, Mayhem Pack, Retro Pack, Forts Pack, Puzzle Pack, and Time Attack Pack.<ref>{{cite web |title=Worms 2: Armageddon |url=https://www.team17.com/games/worms-2-armageddon/ |website=[[Team17]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017003843/https://www.team17.com/games/worms-2-armageddon/ |archive-date=17 October 2015 |url-status=live}}</ref> The Battle Pack was released in July 2010. It includes new weapons, new forts, additional single-player content, and a [[horde mode|horde]] game mode.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chester |first1=Nick |title=Worms 2: Armageddon ‘Battle Pack’ DLC available |url=https://www.destructoid.com/worms-2-armageddon-battle-pack-dlc-available/ |website=[[Destructoid]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525110102/https://www.destructoid.com/worms-2-armageddon-battle-pack-dlc-available/ |archive-date=May 25, 2022 |date=7 July 2010 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Brown |first1=Mark |title=Worms 2: Armageddon gets reinforcements with in-app Battle Pack |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/worms-2-armageddon/worms-2-armageddon-gets-reinforcements-with-in-app-battle-pack/ |website=[[Pocket Gamer]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231016041357/https://www.pocketgamer.com/worms-2-armageddon/worms-2-armageddon-gets-reinforcements-with-in-app-battle-pack/ |archive-date=16 October 2023 |date=17 November 2010 |url-status=live}}</ref> The Mayhem Pack was released for free to promote the upcoming release of ''[[Worms Ultimate Mayhem]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Orry |first1=James |title=Free DLC for Worms 2: Armageddon |url=https://www.videogamer.com/news/free-dlc-for-worms-2-armageddon/ |website=VideoGamer.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240802062929/https://www.videogamer.com/news/free-dlc-for-worms-2-armageddon/ |archive-date=2 August 2024 |date=14 September 2011 |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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The game has included six new weapons and utilities{{citation needed|date=April 2014}} including the Bunker Buster, Lightning Strike, Electro Magnet, Emergency Teleport, the Poison Strike and the Super Bunker Buster. |
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The weapons and utilities available are: |
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Sentry Gun, |
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Electro Magnet, |
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Bunker Buster, |
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Buffalo of Lies, |
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Super Bunker Buster, |
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Sheep, |
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Super Sheep, |
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Holy Hand Grenade, |
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Concrete Donkey, |
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Napalm Strike, |
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Petrol Bomb, |
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Armageddon, |
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Parachute, |
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Drill, |
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Baseball Bat, |
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Earthquake, |
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Poison Strike, |
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Bazooka, |
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Shotgun, |
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Uzi, |
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Dynamite, |
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Grenade, |
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Cluster Grenade, |
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Air Strike, |
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Ninja Rope, |
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Dragon Ball, |
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Fire Punch, |
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Kamikaze, |
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Banana Bomb, |
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Girder, |
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Bridge Kit, |
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Lightning Strike, |
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Jet Pack, |
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Teleport, |
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Mine, |
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Blow Torch, |
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Surrender, |
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Skip Go, |
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Homing Missile, |
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Gas Pump, |
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Prod, |
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Termites, |
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Ferrets, |
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Invisible, |
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Steal.{{citation needed|date=April 2014}} |
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The shop has items such as new hats, gravestones, landscapes, weapons and missions can be bought with gold earned from completing single player campaign missions.{{citation needed|date=April 2014}} |
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An update was released in July 2010 called "Worms 2: Armageddon Battlepack". It features 6 new weapons, 10 new forts, 30 all new single-player deathmatches and body count mode, new game styles and landscapes. The battlepack is also on the PS3. An error occurred with the PS3 version of the battlepack, reducing the amount of landscapes from the map pack severely but this error has been addressed and fixed. The battle pack was released on the App Store on November 29, 2010. There are other Updates available such as Mayhem Pack, Retro Pack, Forts Pack, Puzzle pack, Time Attack Pack, All with new landscapes, Hats and Voices for customising your team. |
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The iPhone/iPad version also has platform-specific Worm hats, all themed around Angry Birds. The red bird, yellow bird, black bird, white bird, mustache pig and king pig make up the hats. |
The iPhone/iPad version also has platform-specific Worm hats, all themed around Angry Birds. The red bird, yellow bird, black bird, white bird, mustache pig and king pig make up the hats. |
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==Reception== |
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The critics' reaction to the game has been generally positive. As of August 17, 2010, it has a rating of 84% on [[Metacritic]], based on 23 reviews.<ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/xbox360/worms2armageddon?q=worms%202 Worms 2: Armageddon] at [[Metacritic]].</ref> [[IGN]] gave it a score of 8.5/10, concluding: "This is one of the most fun multiplayer games around, and now the single-player campaign provides a satisfying experience, as well."<ref>[http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/100/1000514p1.html Worms 2: Armageddon Review] at [[IGN]]. July 1, 2009. Retrieved on July 6, 2009.</ref> |
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| MC = X360: 84/100<ref name="MCX360">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/worms-2-armageddon/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360 |title=Worms 2: Armageddon for Xbox 360 Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |access-date=July 5, 2018 |archive-date=June 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180609021503/http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/worms-2-armageddon |url-status=live }}</ref><br />PS3: 76/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/worms-2-armageddon/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3 |title=Worms 2: Armageddon for PlayStation 3 Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |access-date=July 5, 2018 |archive-date=July 21, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180721204842/http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/worms-2-armageddon |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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| IGN = (X360) 8.5/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hatfield |first1=Daemon |title=Worms 2: Armageddon Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/07/01/worms-2-armageddon-review-2 |website=[[IGN]] |date=1 July 2009 |access-date=3 October 2021 |archive-date=October 3, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211003161606/https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/07/01/worms-2-armageddon-review-2 |url-status=live }}</ref><br/>(IOS) 5.5/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Buchanan |first1=Levi |title=Worms 2: Armageddon Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/10/28/worms-2-armageddon-review |website=[[IGN]] |date=28 October 2010 |access-date=3 October 2021 |archive-date=October 3, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211003161608/https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/10/28/worms-2-armageddon-review |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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| GSpot = 8/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cocker |first1=Guy |title=Worms 2: Armageddon Review |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/worms-2-armageddon-review/1900-6213737/ |website=[[GameSpot]] |date=24 July 2009 |access-date=3 October 2021 |archive-date=December 24, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191224162853/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/worms-2-armageddon-review/1900-6213737/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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| PG = (iOS) {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mundy |first1=Jon |title=Worms 2: Armageddon |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/articles/024638/worms-2-armageddon/ |website=[[Pocket Gamer]] |date=28 October 2010 |access-date=3 October 2021 |archive-date=October 3, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211003161608/https://www.pocketgamer.com/articles/024638/worms-2-armageddon/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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| GRadar = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gapper |first1=Michael |title=Worms 2: Armageddon review |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/worms-2-armageddon-review/ |website=[[GamesRadar]] |date=2 July 2009 |access-date=3 October 2021 |archive-date=October 3, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211003161606/https://www.gamesradar.com/worms-2-armageddon-review/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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| GameRev = {{Rating|7|10}}<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rebouisas |first1=Eduardo |title=Worms 2: Armageddon Review |url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/44259-worms-2-armageddon-review |website=[[GameRevolution]] |date=30 July 2009 |access-date=3 October 2021 |archive-date=October 3, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211003163120/https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/44259-worms-2-armageddon-review |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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The critics' reaction to the game has been generally positive. It has a rating of 84 out of 100 on [[Metacritic]] based on 24 reviews.<ref name="MCX360" /> [[IGN]] gave it a score of 8.5/10, concluding: "This is one of the most fun multiplayer games around, and now the single-player campaign provides a satisfying experience, as well".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2009/07/01/worms-2-armageddon-review-2|author=Daemon Hatfield|title=Worms 2: Armageddon Review|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[News Corporation (1980–2013)|News Corporation]]|date=July 1, 2009|access-date=May 27, 2018|archive-date=December 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191224162905/https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/07/01/worms-2-armageddon-review-2|url-status=live}}</ref> Guy Cocker of ''[[GameSpot]]'' gave the game 8 out of 10 criticizing its short campaign but praising its high customization.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/worms-2-armageddon-review/1900-6213737/|author=Guy Cocker|title=Worms 2: Armageddon Review|website=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=CBS Interactive|date=July 24, 2009|access-date=May 27, 2018|archive-date=December 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191224162853/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/worms-2-armageddon-review/1900-6213737/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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*[http://uk.playstation.com/psn/games/detail/item304149/Worms%E2%84%A2-2-Armageddon/ Official PlayStation.com listing] |
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Worms 2: Armageddon | |
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Developer(s) | Team17[1] |
Publisher(s) | Team17[1] |
Series | Worms |
Platform(s) | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, iOS, Android |
Release | Xbox 360 July 1, 2009 PlayStation 3 iOS October 27, 2010 Android April 9, 2013 |
Genre(s) | Artillery,[1] strategy |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Worms 2: Armageddon is a 2D artillery turn-based tactics video game developed by Team17 and part of the Worms series,[2] released on July 1, 2009 on Xbox Live Arcade.[3] The game is a follow-up to the 2007 Worms game, which in-turn was a port of 2006's Worms: Open Warfare.
A PC port, titled Worms Reloaded, was later released on August 26, 2010.
Gameplay
[edit]Single-player modes
[edit]- Single-player campaign with 30 missions, of progressing difficulty, and 5 extra missions, which can be bought from the shop.
- Training mode which includes tutorials on aiming weapons and navigating the players Worm around levels. Also includes firing ranges wherein all weapons are available to the player for aiming practice, and can freely spawn enemy worms or targets on the level to fire upon.
Multiplayer
[edit]Six game styles are available for local multiplayer matches: Beginner, Standard, Pro, Fort, Rope Racing and Crazy Crates, with Rope Racing only being playable in player and private matches. Ranked matches can only be played with two players, whereas player and private matches support four players. Local Match that supports four-player offline matches.
Downloadable content
[edit]Six downloadable content packs with additional gameplay content have been released for Worms 2: Armageddon: the Battle Pack, Mayhem Pack, Retro Pack, Forts Pack, Puzzle Pack, and Time Attack Pack.[4] The Battle Pack was released in July 2010. It includes new weapons, new forts, additional single-player content, and a horde game mode.[5][6] The Mayhem Pack was released for free to promote the upcoming release of Worms Ultimate Mayhem.[7]
PlayStation 3 content
[edit]The PlayStation 3 version has hats for Worms to wear in the game, and they include a MotorStorm helmet, a Helghast Mask (from Killzone), a Sackboy, a Lemming and a Buzz wig.
iOS content
[edit]The iPhone/iPad version also has platform-specific Worm hats, all themed around Angry Birds. The red bird, yellow bird, black bird, white bird, mustache pig and king pig make up the hats.
Reception
[edit]Aggregator | Score |
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Metacritic | X360: 84/100[8] PS3: 76/100[9] |
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GameRevolution | [15] |
GameSpot | 8/10[12] |
GamesRadar+ | [14] |
IGN | (X360) 8.5/10[10] (IOS) 5.5/10[11] |
Pocket Gamer | (iOS) [13] |
The critics' reaction to the game has been generally positive. It has a rating of 84 out of 100 on Metacritic based on 24 reviews.[8] IGN gave it a score of 8.5/10, concluding: "This is one of the most fun multiplayer games around, and now the single-player campaign provides a satisfying experience, as well".[16] Guy Cocker of GameSpot gave the game 8 out of 10 criticizing its short campaign but praising its high customization.[17]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Worms 2: Armageddon Tech Info GameSpot Retrieved May 27, 2018.
- ^ Michael McWhertor (June 17, 2009). "Worms 2: Armageddon Trailer Full Of Armageddonness". Kotaku. Archived from the original on June 3, 2018. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
- ^ Mike Fahey (June 24, 2009). "Worms 2: Armageddon Crawls To Live Arcade Next Week". Kotaku. Archived from the original on November 17, 2018. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
- ^ "Worms 2: Armageddon". Team17. Archived from the original on October 17, 2015.
- ^ Chester, Nick (July 7, 2010). "Worms 2: Armageddon 'Battle Pack' DLC available". Destructoid. Archived from the original on May 25, 2022.
- ^ Brown, Mark (November 17, 2010). "Worms 2: Armageddon gets reinforcements with in-app Battle Pack". Pocket Gamer. Archived from the original on October 16, 2023.
- ^ Orry, James (September 14, 2011). "Free DLC for Worms 2: Armageddon". VideoGamer.com. Archived from the original on August 2, 2024.
- ^ a b "Worms 2: Armageddon for Xbox 360 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on June 9, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
- ^ "Worms 2: Armageddon for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on July 21, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
- ^ Hatfield, Daemon (July 1, 2009). "Worms 2: Armageddon Review". IGN. Archived from the original on October 3, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
- ^ Buchanan, Levi (October 28, 2010). "Worms 2: Armageddon Review". IGN. Archived from the original on October 3, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
- ^ Cocker, Guy (July 24, 2009). "Worms 2: Armageddon Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on December 24, 2019. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
- ^ Mundy, Jon (October 28, 2010). "Worms 2: Armageddon". Pocket Gamer. Archived from the original on October 3, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
- ^ Gapper, Michael (July 2, 2009). "Worms 2: Armageddon review". GamesRadar. Archived from the original on October 3, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
- ^ Rebouisas, Eduardo (July 30, 2009). "Worms 2: Armageddon Review". GameRevolution. Archived from the original on October 3, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
- ^ Daemon Hatfield (July 1, 2009). "Worms 2: Armageddon Review". IGN. News Corporation. Archived from the original on December 24, 2019. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
- ^ Guy Cocker (July 24, 2009). "Worms 2: Armageddon Review". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on December 24, 2019. Retrieved May 27, 2018.