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Worms(2007 video game)

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Worms
Developer(s)Team17
Publisher(s)Microsoft Game Studios(X360)
Sony Computer Entertainment[3](PS3)
Team17(iOS)
SeriesWorms
Platform(s)Xbox 360
PlayStation 3[2]
iOS[4]
ReleaseXbox 360
  • WW:March 7, 2007
PlayStation 3
iOS
  • WW:July 11, 2009
Genre(s)Artillery,strategy
Mode(s)Single-player,multiplayer

Wormsis anartilleryturn-based tacticsvideo game developed byTeam17.It was released for theXbox 360,PlayStation 3andiOSplatforms. The game is largely aportof 2006'sWorms: Open Warfare.[5][6]

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 ofWormswas 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.[7]

Reception[edit]

Wormsreceived "generally favorable" reviews according to thereview aggregatingwebsiteMetacritic.[10][11]

References[edit]

  1. ^"Worms PS3 Coming Early April".SPOnG. 31 March 2009.Retrieved31 March2009.
  2. ^ab"Exclusive: Team 17 Confirms Worms for PlayStation Network".SPOnG. 6 February 2009.Retrieved6 February2009.
  3. ^Purchese, Rob (12 February 2009)."Sony details spring PSN plans".Eurogamer.Retrieved31 March2009.
  4. ^Hinkle, David (28 April 2009)."Team17 working on Worms for iPhone".Joystiq. Archived fromthe originalon 30 April 2009.
  5. ^abBramwell, Tom (14 March 2007)."Worms".Eurogamer.Retrieved3 October2021.
  6. ^abDavis, Ryan (22 June 2007)."Worms Review".GameSpot.Retrieved3 October2021.
  7. ^"Team 17 boss explains Worms XBLA delay".Eurogamer.net.21 February 2007.
  8. ^Dredge, Stuart (18 May 2007)."Worms 2007".Pocket Gamer.Retrieved3 October2021.
  9. ^Buchanan, Levi (14 August 2007)."Worms 2007 Review".IGN.Retrieved3 October2021.
  10. ^ab"Worms for Xbox 360 Reviews".Metacritic.CBS Interactive.Retrieved3 October2019.
  11. ^ab"Worms for PlayStation 3 Reviews".Metacritic.CBS Interactive.Retrieved3 October2019.

External links[edit]

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