puzzle video game
Worms Blast
By Team17, released 1 Jan 2002
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- Nintendo GameCube
- action game
What it is
Worms Blast is a puzzle-action game developed and published by Team17. Players launch a worm marine into hostile waters and fight through puzzle-based missions, with a single-player mode containing 60 missions. The game also offers a challenging puzzle mode and tournament mode, alongside eight multiplayer modes playable against a human or AI opponent. Listed modes include Star Collect, Deathmatch, and Tide Trial. Its arsenal includes more than 20 weapons, utilities, and gadgets, including shotguns, bazookas, mines, and laser beams; power-ups include Double Damage, Sailor's Delight, and Fish Food. Weather hazards range from rain and wind to solar eclipses and cosmic showers, and the game includes nine characters to choose from. Worms Blast is listed for Windows, macOS, and Nintendo GameCube, while the Steam listing is for Windows and includes single-player and Family Sharing. It was released in 2002 and has a Metacritic score of 73.
What players like, and what they don't
- Single-player puzzle mode includes 60 missions
- Eight multiplayer modes against humans or AI
- More than 20 weapons, utilities, and gadgets
- Available on Windows, macOS, and GameCube
- Steam listing is for Windows
- Steam features list single-player only
Who it suits
Worms Blast suits players who want puzzle missions alongside varied weapons and hazards. Its multiplayer modes can be played against a human or AI opponent.
Worms Blast brings puzzle missions and combat modes together with a broad selection of weapons and hazards. Check the platform listing carefully, since the Steam version is listed for Windows.
