Worms W.M.D brings back all of the Worms physics and gameplay that you loved alongside a new look and features. Gamers will be able to use a wide array of approaches such as hiding in buildings, using mounted guns and riding around in a variety of vehicles. There is also the ability to play online and compete against your friends in action-packed multiplayer matches.
Worms W.M.D features hand-drawn 2D visuals, fun never-before-seen weapons, and the introduction of crafting. Gamers will make their way through 30 campaign levels with each one increasing a little more in difficulty with a 80 weapons at hand to defeat their foes. Players battle against five opponents with up to eight worms each in local, online multiplayer, or ranked play.
The ability to craft weapons in Worms W.M.D really adds a new degree of immersion to the classic Worms gameplay. You can gather parts from crates or by taking apart weapons to craft your very own unique weapon of choice. The addition of buildings in the Worms series also allows players who like a more stealthy approach to gain a tactical advantage against their opponents. The fun doesn't stop there because Worms now have the ability to control tanks, helicopters, machine guns and even flamethrowers.
When you boot up Worms W.M.D, players are given the option to create their own customized team of Worms. This gives gamers the opportunity to change their worms outfit, speechbank, victory dance, gravestone and fanfare alongside their scheme settings. Before jumping into multiplayer sessions, you can enhance your skills through training, campaign or challenge sessions.
One thing I noticed and liked most about Worms W.M.D. was the beautifully designed maps and animations. The soundtrack and audio can also be quite humorous and helps to really set the mood for the silly action-packed gameplay. In the end, the new formula works for Worms W.M.D and delivers some interesting brawls and online play despite the repetitive nature of some of the maps. If your a fan of the Worms franchise, then you will probably want to jump into the new content in Worms W.M.D.
Key Features:
- Wonderfully 2D: The best implementation of the Worms formula yet, now with a brand new worm, and gorgeous digitally-painted 2D artwork.
- Vehicles: Worm warfare gets serious with the introduction of vehicles for the first time in the series. Dominate the landscape in warfare-ready tanks, take to the skies to unleash hell from from above in helicopters and more!
- Buildings: Keep your head down, and hide out in a building. Buildings provide a tactical advantage by hiding away your worms, and keeping them safe from direct attacks!
- Crafting: No more waiting around while your opponents take their turns! Grab the crafting crates that drop from the sky during games to make fiendishly upgraded versions of items such as the Electric Sheep, the Bazooka Pie and the Holy Mine Grenade to unleash on your enemies!
- Classic Worms Physics and Gameplay: Our brand new engine recreates the feel of the fan-favorite entrants in the series; and sees the reintroduction of the much loved Classic Ninja Rope!
- New and classic weapons: Over 80 weapons and utilities at your fingertips, including many returning classics and a slew of new additions such as the Dodgy Phone Battery, the Unwanted Present and the OMG strike.
- Mounted Guns: As if over 80 weapons and utilities wasn't already enough! A range of different gun types are placed around the landscape, allowing your warmongering worms to do even MORE damage!
- Hilarious single player plus online and local multiplayer warfare: Worms W.M.D comes locked and loaded with a huge arsenal of Training Missions, Campaign Missions and Challenges for the solo player. Train up then head online to create havoc in multiplayer modes including ranked play, with room for up to six players with eight worms each on a map!
Reviewed for PS4