Worms W.M.D

Worms W.M.D
Developer(s)	Team17
Publisher(s)	Team17
Series	Worms
Platform(s)	Linux OS X PlayStation 4 Windows Xbox One Nintendo Switch Android iOS
Release	Linux, OS X, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One 23 August 2016 Switch 23 November 2017 Stadia 1 July 2022 iOS, Android 11 April 2023
Genre(s)	Artillery,strategy
Mode(s)	Single-player,multiplayer

Worms W.M.Dis a 2Dartilleryturn-based tacticsvideo gamedeveloped and published byTeam17.It is the nineteenth installment in theWormsseries,and was released on 23 August 2016 forLinux,OS X,PlayStation 4,Microsoft Windows,andXbox One.It was later released on 23 November 2017 forSwitch,on 1 July 2022 forStadiaand on 11 April 2023 foriOSandAndroid.Its gameplay resembles that ofWorms Armageddonmore than subsequent installments,while adding new features that range from interactive vehicles such as tanks, to buildings that the worms can enter for protection.It is also notable for being the first major redesign the worm characters have received sinceWorms 3D.

Gameplay

Screenshot featuring a helicopter as a new feature for the franchise.

Worms W.M.Daims to replicate the gameplay ofWorms Armageddon,with graphics and game design returned to a 2D interface. Gameplay elements from previous installments, such as classes, water physics and dynamic objects, are all removed. A new feature includes the ability for the player to craft weapons by gathering parts from special crates or by disassembling weapons. New weapons and utilities are added, such as a dodgy phone battery and a bazooka that creates fiery explosions; classic weapons such as the Holy Hand Grenade return as well. Also returning fromWorms Forts: Under Siegeare buildings that the worms can enter to a tactical advantage. Worms can utilize these buildings as a cover from enemy fire or to launch a surprise attack on enemy worms.

For the first time, vehicles and gun turrets are introduced, which can alter gameplay in many ways. Worms can enter vehicles such as tanks, helicopters and mechs that are available from the start or can be spawned by airdrops, to rain fire upon the enemy worms. Turrets, such as machine gun, mortar, flamethrower, and sniper rifle, can be used for greater damage within the line of sight. Like normal worms, both vehicles and turrets can take damage and be destroyed if they take too much damage.

Worms are separated in teams. Players can choose whether to use any preset team available or assemble a team of their own. The player can also customize their worms with custom fortresses, costumes, speechbanks, victory dances, gravestones, and victory songs to help tell them apart, as well as colour codes. Each worm within a team has a name that has something to do with the team name.

Release

Worms W.M.Dwas released onLinux,OS X,PlayStation 4,Windows,Android,andXbox Oneon 23 August 2016. It was also released onNintendo Switchon 23 November 2017, onStadiaon 1 July 2022 and oniOSandAndroidin 11 April 2023.

All-Stars

On 12 July 2016, as a pre-order bonus, Team17 announced an expansion pack calledWorms W.M.D All-Stars,featuring extra content themed after various other video games, such as the Octane Battle Car fromRocket League,extra customes for worm customisation, various thematic weapons and extra missions.On 15 November 2016,All-Starswas released for free to all players.

Nintendo Switch

Following theAugust 2017 Nindies Showcasepresentation, Team17 had confirmedWorms W.M.Da release for theNintendo Switch.The game released digitally on the Nintendo SwitcheShopon 23 November 2017 worldwide.Team17 initially partnered with Sold Out Sales & Marketing in November 2017 with a plan to release physical retail copies by 2018.However, in February 2018, Team17 then cancelled their plans for a physical release.UK publisherSuper Rare Gamesissued a limited physical retail release for the Nintendo Switch in October 2018.

Reception

Reception

Aggregate scores

Aggregator	Score
	NS	PC	PS4	Xbox One
GameRankings	83/100	80/100	78/100	75/100
Metacritic	83/100	76/100	78/100	75/100

Review scores

Publication	Score
	NS	PC	PS4	Xbox One
Destructoid	N/A	N/A	N/A	7/10
GameSpot	N/A	8/10	N/A	8/10
IGN	N/A	N/A	7.8/10	N/A
Nintendo Life	7/10	N/A	N/A	N/A

Worms W.M.Dreceived "generally positive" reviews, according to video gamereview aggregatorMetacritic.GameSpotrated the game 8 out of 10 and said "The relatively simple gameplay is overflowing with finesse and strategy, the presentation is fantastic, and offline or on,Wormsis just incredibly fun. "IGNpraised the new crafting system but took issue with the buildings element, saying it was hard to discern which buildings could be entered and where their entrance points were.

Game Rantpraised the new additions to the gameplay and called it "the gameWormsfans have been waiting for sinceWorms Armageddon."DarkZerogave the Nintendo Switch version of the game 8 out of 10 praising its good selection of offline missions and rewarding training.

External links

• Official website