strategy video game
Worms
By Team17, released 1 Jan 1995
- Microsoft Windows
- Sega Genesis
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System
- Game Boy
- DOS
- Game Boy Color
- artillery game
What it is
Worms is Team17’s 1995 turn-based strategy and artillery game, built around teams of worms fighting across changing battlefields. Up to four teams compete while weapon crates fall and unusual weapons, including exploding sheep, alter each match. The objective is to eliminate opposing teams and remain last standing. Players can configure many options to adjust how games work, making short sessions or longer weekend games possible. Worms includes a single-player campaign that introduces its weapons and utilities, alongside multiplayer, player-versus-player, shared or split-screen PvP, and Remote Play Together. Family Sharing is also listed. The Steam release runs on Windows and is dated October 19, 2011. Earlier platform listings include Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, DOS, Game Boy Color, and Atari Jaguar.
What players like, and what they don't
- Supports up to four teams
- Changing battlefields and weapon crates
- Single-player campaign included
- Shared and split-screen PvP
- Remote Play Together support
- Steam version is Windows-only
- Release date listed as 2011
- Gameplay depends on turn-based strategy
Who it suits
Worms suits players who want turn-based artillery strategy, configurable matches, or a single-player campaign. It also fits groups using multiplayer, shared-screen, or Remote Play Together features.
Worms combines configurable turn-based battles with a campaign and several multiplayer formats. Its Windows Steam version also reflects a broad older platform history.
