strategy video game
Worms Ultimate Mayhem
By Team17, released 1 Jan 2011
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
- PlayStation Portable
What it is
Worms Ultimate Mayhem is a turn-based strategy game that brings the Worms battles into 3D. Players use weapons in destructible environments across single-player missions, challenges and multiplayer modes. The single-player content includes more than 70 missions and challenges, with tasks such as shooting targets, speed runs and piloting a Jetpack or steering a Parachute. Multiplayer supports up to four players online or locally, with five multiplayer modes listed. Worms and weapons can be customized, and the game includes content from Worms 3D and Worms 4: Mayhem, alongside HD visuals and extra content. Team17 developed and published the game, which released for Windows on September 28, 2011. It is also listed for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable. Steam features include shared or split-screen play, Remote Play Together, Steam Cloud, achievements, stats and leaderboards; controller support is partial.
What players like, and what they don't
- More than 70 solo missions and challenges
- Online and local multiplayer for up to four
- Destructible environments and customization
- Steam Cloud and Remote Play Together
- Controller support is partial
- Listed release date is September 28, 2011
Who it suits
It suits Worms players looking for both solo challenges and multiplayer matches for up to four people. The listed local, online and shared-screen options give groups different ways to play together.
Worms Ultimate Mayhem offers both a substantial solo challenge set and multiplayer modes in destructible 3D arenas. Check the partial controller support if you plan to play with a controller.
