![]() ![]() Given that this version of Worms was developed specifically for Apple's devices, it's understandable that the developers would have to alter a few series hallmarks, and for the most part the solutions they came up with are quite clever. The iPad's larger screen does make the game a bit easier on the eyes, as do its increased graphical capabilities.Tons of accents to give your customized worm army, but not quite as many as the PC games.Įven tons of gravestones to mark your fallen soldiers, but again, not quite as many as the PC games. Tons of missions, but not quite as many as the PC games. Recall that first bit, where I said the game has vast weapon options, but not quite as many as its PC forebears? That's actually a pretty solid descriptor for most of the game. It's only surprising that they didn't include a weaponized kitchen sink just to offer reviewers the impetus to type "it has everything up to and including the kitchen sink." ![]() Homing missiles, dynamite, miniguns, Street Fighter-style fireballs, explosive cluster bananas, concrete donkeys, the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch - this game has everything. Though Worms 2: Armageddon doesn't have quite as many weapons as its PC counterparts, you still have tons of guns, bombs and other things to choose from, including all the fan favorites. well, no one really since Worms' arsenal tops any film or game I can think of. You're given a team of the titular worms, pitted against up to three other teams and tasked with blowing the hell out of them with an arsenal to rival. Moving right along, if you've ever played one of the original, 2-D Worms games, the gameplay here will be familiar to you. To make the with the explaining of the caveats. Admittedly, all this praise comes with a few caveats, but that's my job. It's good enough to stand alongside its namesake from 1999. The good news is that Worms 2: Armageddon, the second series release for Apple's iPhone and iPad, is good. Again, it's that unsurprising cash-in mentality, but I could see it turning off those same people I hope to convert to the cult of homicidal annelidae. On the other hand, when Worms is bad, it's most comfortably slotted alongside any Wii release without a Mario brother on the label. ![]() Maybe it wouldn't cure feline AIDS, but it would make the heartbreak of finding out that your cat is going to die as a result of gay cat butt sex a little easier to bear*. When Worms is good, it's amazing, and more people should know about it. I've been a huge fan of the series since first discovering it in a Babbage's in 1996, and if you couldn't tell from the introduction, I've long been pushing for it to have a wider following. To be blunt, I'm probably not the best person to be reviewing a Worms game. Hell hath no fury like a worm who knows how to compensate for wind.IGN gave it a score of 8.5/10, concluding: "This is one of the most fun multiplayer games around, and now the single-player campaign provides a satisfying experience, as well. As of August 17, 2010, it has a rating of 84% on Metacritic, based on twenty three reviews. The critics' reaction to the game has been generally positive. The free Mayhem Pack was released to promote Worms: Ultimate Mayhem. The Puzzle, Forts, Time Attack, and Retro packs contain new content originally developed for Worms Reloaded. The Battle Pack includes new weapons, missions, and game styles. Worms 2: Armageddon includes 25 achievements in the Xbox 360 version, and 75 trophies in the PlayStation 3 version.ĭownloadable Content Main article: Worms Reloaded/DLC ![]() Achievements/Trophies Main article: Worms 2: Armageddon/Achievements and Trophies Terrain īolded terrain are only available in DLC packs. Italicized weapons are new in Worms 2: Armageddon (excluding the DLC weapons) or returning weapons that were not in Open Warfare 2. Invisibility is also invisible in the select screen, regardless of whether or not the DLC was purchased.) The bold weapons and utilities are only available with the Battle Pack DLC, with the exception of the iOS version (due to what is likely an oversight by Team17, the weapons are invisible but still can be accessed by tapping the location of where the weapon would be if the DLC was purchased. ![]()
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