Worms W.M.D

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Worms W.M.D
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Developer(s) Team17
Publisher(s) Team17
Series Worms
Platform(s)
ReleaseLinux, OS X, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One
23 August 2016
Switch
23 November 2017 [2]
Stadia
1 July 2022
Genre(s) Artillery, strategy
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer

Worms W.M.D is a 2D artillery turn-based tactics video game developed and published by Team17. It is the nineteenth installment in the Worms series, and was released on 23 August 2016 for Linux, OS X, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, and Xbox One. It was later released on 23 November 2017 for Switch, and on 1 July 2022 for Stadia. Its gameplay resembles that of Worms Armageddon more than subsequent installments, [3] while adding new features that range from interactive vehicles such as tanks, to buildings that the worms can enter for protection. [4] It is also notable for being the first major redesign the worm characters have received since Worms 3D .

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Gameplay

Screenshot featuring a helicopter as a new feature for the franchise. Worms W.M.D screenshot.png
Screenshot featuring a helicopter as a new feature for the franchise.

Worms W.M.D aims to replicate the gameplay of Worms 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 from Worms Forts: Under Siege are 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.D was released on Linux, OS X, PlayStation 4, Windows, Android, and Xbox One on 23 August 2016. It was also released on Nintendo Switch on 23 November 2017, and Stadia on 1 July 2022. [5] [6]

All-Stars

On 12 July 2016, as a pre-order bonus, Team17 announced an expansion pack called Worms W.M.D All-Stars, featuring extra content themed after various other video games, such as the Octane Battle Car from Rocket League , extra customes for worm customisation, various thematic weapons and extra missions. [7] [8] On 15 November 2016, All-Stars was released for free to all players. [9]

Nintendo Switch

Following the August 2017 Nindies Showcase presentation, Team17 had confirmed Worms W.M.D a release for the Nintendo Switch. [10] The game released digitally on the Nintendo Switch eShop on 23 November 2017 worldwide. [2] Team17 initially partnered with Sold Out Sales & Marketing in November 2017 with a plan to release physical retail copies by 2018. [11] However, in February 2018, Team17 then cancelled their plans for a physical release. [12] UK publisher Super Rare Games issued a limited physical retail release for the Nintendo Switch in October 2018. [13] [14]

Reception

Worms W.M.D received "generally positive" reviews, according to video game review aggregator Metacritic. [20] [21] [22] GameSpot rated 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, Worms is just incredibly fun." [24] IGN praised 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. [25]

Game Rant praised the new additions to the gameplay and called it "the game Worms fans have been waiting for since Worms Armageddon." [6] DarkZero gave the Nintendo Switch version of the game 8 out of 10 praising its good selection of offline missions and rewarding training. [27]

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