Worms (2007 video game)
{{Short description|2007 video game}}
{{For|other games with similar titles|Worms (disambiguation)#Arts and entertainment{{!}}Worms § Arts and entertainment}}
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{{Infobox video game
| width =
| title = Worms
| image = Wormscover.jpg
| developer = Team17
| publisher = Microsoft Game Studios (X360)
Team17
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| series = Worms
| engine =
| released = Xbox 360
{{vgrelease|WW|March 7, 2007}}PlayStation 3
{{vgrelease|NA|March 26, 2009{{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}}|EU|April 9, 2009{{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}}}}iOS
{{vgrelease|WW|July 11, 2009}}
| modes = Single-player, multiplayer
| platforms = Xbox 360
PlayStation 3
iOS{{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}}
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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.
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.
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
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.{{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 }}
Reception
{{Video game reviews
| EuroG = 6/10{{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}}
| PG = {{Rating|4|5}}{{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}}
| IGN = 7.9/10{{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}}
| GSpot = 7.5/10{{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}}
| MC = (XBLA) 75/100{{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}}
(PSN) 76/100{{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}}
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Worms received "generally favorable" reviews according to the review aggregating website Metacritic.
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|7746896}}
{{Team17}}
Category:Artillery video games
Category:PlayStation Network games