Death Worm™

About

Death Worm™ is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by PlayCreek Games and was released on December 15, 2010. It received positive reviews from players.

"Death Worm™" is a popular iOS game where you control a giant, monstrous worm that wreaks havoc on four different locations. The game features 60 challenging levels in Campaign Mode, three Survival Modes, and three Mini-Games. As you progress, the worm evolves and feeds on various characters, from animals and birds to businessmen and lizards, with no one able to escape its giant poisonous throat.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 900 reviews

graphics59 positive mentions

monetization150 negative mentions

The game has a nostalgic feel, reminiscent of the original flash game, making it enjoyable for long-time fans.
The graphics and gameplay have improved significantly, providing a fun and engaging experience.
There are minimal ads, allowing for a smoother gaming experience without constant interruptions.

The energy system limits playtime, requiring players to wait or pay to continue, which can be frustrating.
Some players find the controls difficult to manage, impacting the overall gameplay experience.
The game can become repetitive after a while, especially once players unlock all available worms and complete the campaign.

monetization
162 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
1%
93%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a significant presence of ads, including unskippable ones that can disrupt gameplay. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards and the ability to pay for an ad-free experience, others feel that the frequency and length of ads detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the game is seen as fun and engaging, but the monetization strategy, particularly regarding ads and microtransactions, has drawn criticism for being intrusive and sometimes misleading.
- “Its an excellent game, no ads, nothing... the game experience is amazing, the health is high, no need to worry about health... perfect game.”
- “The game has almost no ads and is completely free, unless you buy coins or something, of course.”
- “Awesome game, one purchase of anything and no ads. Very fun even if you don't buy; you can progress. Cool graphics and hard to put down, highly recommended.”
- “The game is pay to win and stuffed with ads as well.”
- “Game is still great but...ads, so many ads, after every single round, long lasting ads with no skip button, it's so bad, destroys the whole game experience.”
- “The greed is obvious right from the beginning as you're bombarded with ads, can't replay stages, and have to wait hours to open loot chests unless you watch even more ads.”
graphics
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
29%
3%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive positive feedback, with many users praising their quality and detail, describing them as "amazing" and "high quality." However, some players express a desire for further improvements and enhancements, particularly in gameplay graphics compared to menu graphics. The art style is noted for its uniqueness, contributing to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.
- “The graphics are amazing!”
- “I love the graphics, sound effects, etc. Let's just say I love the game in general.”
- “This game is so cool; the graphics are immaculate. Not that many ads, and just for that, when I start getting money, I'll most definitely spend some cash on this game. Keep up the good work!”
- “There are a normal amount of ads, but I still think that the graphics could be better.”
- “The rest of the game just has a basic uninspired freemium aesthetic that looks so out of place.”
- “Not bad a game, it has vibes of Hungry Shark, but the graphics need improvement and add five maps to make the game more playable.”
gameplay
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
40%
5%
The gameplay is generally praised for being fun, engaging, and nostalgic, with smooth mechanics and a variety of challenges. However, some players express concerns about repetitiveness, limited content, and the impact of ads and microtransactions on the experience. Overall, while many enjoy the core mechanics and art style, there are calls for more variety in enemies, upgrades, and improvements to graphics.
- “The gameplay is engaging and challenging enough that it doesn't make you want to throw your phone and move on to the next best thing.”
- “Gameplay is superb.”
- “Fun, engaging gameplay, challenging endgame content, and several game modes.”
- “Very fun game, but the problem is that for some reason when I went to my quests to continue the gameplay, it kept kicking me out of the game. I tried restarting my phone, but it still didn't work.”
- “The time watching ads is longer than the gameplay.”
- “Gameplay becomes repetitive.”
story
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
74%
12%
The game's story aspect is generally perceived as lacking depth, with many players noting that it feels repetitive and lacks a compelling narrative. While some enjoy the gameplay and missions, they express a desire for more engaging backstory and variety in mission design. Overall, the game is appreciated for its fun mechanics and challenges, but it falls short in delivering a rich and immersive storyline.
- “There's a good amount of energies so I can play several quests at a time!”
- “I love to play this game very much and I like the story of the game.”
- “This is one of my favorite games of all time, but the only thing that made the game even worse is that if you finish a mission, there is a 50-second ad when you press next. Can you remove that please so I can play the game even better?”
- “I'm giving it a 4-star rating because this is still a game about giant worms with no story.”
- “It's always the same flat desert land and the story missions feel too much like regular missions.”
- “It was an okay game until the campaign missions with timers started; the worm control is terrible and the timer just makes the game frustrating.”
music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
37%
10%
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its catchy and memorable quality, with many players noting its ability to evoke nostalgia and enhance the overall gaming experience. While the soundtrack is generally considered enjoyable and fitting for the game's theme, some users expressed a desire for more variety and additional tracks. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout feature for many players.
- “I can't believe this... this is the only game where I really had fun, it's enjoyable, the music is outstanding, the physics are well-made, everything is just perfect!”
- “Its very addictive and the music is the perfect vibe for an apocalypse!”
- “I love the music and graphics.”
- “Music is hilarious shredding guitar, but I'm sure I'll get annoyed in a while.”
- “The graphics and the music are the same!”
- “Pay some bills for musicians.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While some appreciate the fun and engagement it offers, many express frustration over the excessive repetition required to unlock new content and progress, often exacerbated by slow campaign advancement and the need to watch ads. Overall, the grinding can feel tedious, but it remains a core part of the gameplay that some players are willing to endure for the enjoyment it brings.
- “Best mobile game in a long time! You can skip the ads quicker than in most games, and it's not too grindy to unlock new worms.”
- “Getting new worms and power-ups is nearly impossible; the grinding it takes is unbearable.”
- “Do not enjoy the mini-games, and campaign progress is quite slow because you have to upgrade constantly, paid for with gold from grinding or playing stupid mini-games.”
- “I really hate how every time I finish one level, I have to go back to grinding the boring quests for 2 days to get a new campaign level; it's very annoying since quests barely benefit anything.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing sound effects, such as audience applause for completing missions and a comedic soundtrack featuring shredding guitar. Players find the chaotic destruction and quirky enemy behaviors, like repeatedly seeking shelter, to be entertaining, contributing to an overall fun experience. Many reviewers appreciate the game's lighthearted tone and express a desire for more content to enhance the humor further.
- “The sound effects are really funny, especially when an audience claps for you when you complete a mission that includes literally eating people.”
- “It's a very fun game, but add more maps. The enemies are funny because they keep going to shelter and go outside again just to move shelter, and sometimes the planes just literally crash to the ground. It's fun!”
- “A good little game with a decent sense of humor.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Overall, users report mixed experiences with stability; while some praise the game for being glitch-free and offline, others note frequent bugs and performance issues that affect gameplay. Despite these concerns, many players still find enjoyment in the game, suggesting that updates could enhance stability further.
- “No glitches, lagging, no Wi-Fi needed, and it is offline.”
- “The game sometimes lets me die, but there are no glitches, no bugs, and no disappointment. The worms look kind of cute, not gonna lie. This game is good, but you need to put some updates anyway.”
- “Good game but it often glitches and everything goes super, super fast.”
- “It's great but buggy.”
- “When I first downloaded this game, I found it a bit buggy but I still enjoy it.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Players have mixed feelings about the game's replayability; while some enjoy the experience and find it engaging, others criticize the lack of level variety and balancing issues that diminish long-term interest. Suggestions for improvement include adding tier advancement for worms and expanding the number of maps to enhance replay value. Overall, the game's replayability is seen as limited but with potential for enhancement.
- “Great game and very replayable.”
- “Although great, I have some suggestions in mind; one being able to advance a worm tier, because I feel like early worms can be great late game but their tier just does not scale to the level. A way to advance their tier through grind is a good reason for replayability.”
- “My only complaint (which seems to be common) is the lack of replayability with the levels.”
- “Bad balancing issues, and very quick to complete, with no replay value.”
- “Not a bad game; it has vibes similar to Hungry Shark, but the graphics need improvement and adding five maps would make the game more playable.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its impressive optimization, delivering smooth performance and appealing graphics that enhance the overall experience. Players find the daily missions and upgrades engaging, contributing to its addictive nature, making it an enjoyable choice for long trips.
- “Art styles, gameplay, NPCs, amazing optimization, and actually fun daily missions and upgrades.”
- “Game runs smoothly as it did.”
- “Very addictive game, runs smoothly, nice graphics, and a fun game to play while on a long trip.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be incredibly wholesome and emotionally engaging, expressing a strong attachment that keeps them playing for extended periods. However, there is a desire for improved controls to enhance the overall experience.
- “It's so wholesome it could be a game access . This game is so amazing I can't stop playing .”