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Worm.is: The Game

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75%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
75% User Score Based on 1,891 reviews

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Worm.is: The Game is a single player and multiplayer casual shooter game with horror and erotic themes. It was developed by Freakinware Studios and was released on May 4, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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75%Audience ScoreBased on 1,891 reviews
music29 positive mentions
graphics10 negative mentions
  • Addictive gameplay with multiple game modes and a leveling system that provides progression and variety beyond the original slither.io.
  • Much less lag compared to slither.io, resulting in smoother performance and more responsive controls.
  • Free to play with fun music, good social features like chat, friend systems, and guilds allowing play with friends and community interaction.
  • Hitbox and collision detection issues causing unfair deaths and frustrating gameplay moments.
  • Small map sizes leading to cramped gameplay and making it difficult to grow very large or perform strategic maneuvers like circling opponents.
  • Presence of microtransactions and pay-to-win elements undermining the competitive balance; also complaints about bugs, freezes, and occasional server disconnects.

  • music

    70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    41% positive mentions, 52% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy chiptune and electronic soundtrack, which many find enjoyable and a great complement to the gameplay. However, some users mention the music can become repetitive and occasionally distracting over time. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gaming experience, though a desire for more variety and additional tracks is common.

    • “Io but better because it has an absolute banger of a soundtrack!”
    • “Very addictive and the music is great, more often than not I find myself dying because I was raving to the music instead of paying attention lol :d”
    • “This game has fed me hours of fun in a simple game, the music is great and they seem to be enhancing it all the time.”
    • “The game has frequent lag spikes and unbearable music and gameplay.”
    • “On the downside, it always has the same song playing.”
    • “Defininitely one of those games you play late at night when you're bored but after the 20th time dying and 30 minutes of listening to the same repetitive music it gets a bit dull.”

  • gameplay

    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    24% positive mentions, 65% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions

    The gameplay offers a blend of familiar mechanics inspired by slither.io with added twists, providing both comfort and challenge; however, issues such as lag, disconnects, and some unbalanced mechanics detract from the experience. While some players find it addictive and fun with smoother gameplay and strategic elements, others criticize bugs, pay-to-win elements, and repetitive or boring aspects. Overall, it is a decent experience for fans of the genre but may not appeal to everyone due to technical and design flaws.

    • “Gameplay-wise, it has this mix of familiar elements and small twists that keep things from feeling stale.”
    • “If you’re looking for something that balances comfort with challenge, familiar mechanics with fresh touches, and a world that’s just fun to be in, then I genuinely think this one is worth giving a shot.”
    • “There's a better turning radius with the snakes, when you consume an enemy you take all of their mass, there's randomly generated in-arena spiked barriers which add to the complexity of the gameplay forcing players to take different courses of action, the addition of team gameplay as opposed to free-for-all, chat in game instead of remaining isolated, and a real ranking system.”
    • “Major mechanic flaw abused to allow massive sized worms that circle whole map so you are stuck in the middle of a small area.”
    • “Random disconnects seriously affect gameplay, going from being #1 to disconnect and die.”
    • “The game has frequent lag spikes and unbearable music and gameplay.”

  • graphics

    47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    15% positive mentions, 64% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    User opinions on graphics are highly mixed, with some praising the game's smooth performance, unique style, and clarity, while others criticize it as outdated, low-quality, or worse than similar games like Slither.io. Many find the graphics functional and playable but not visually impressive, describing them as simple, cartoonish, or lacking detail. Overall, while graphics are not the game's strongest asset, they generally do not hinder gameplay, though occasional lag and hitbox issues are noted.

    • “Every part of the game — the visuals, the sound, the pacing — kind of blends into this feeling that you’re actually inside its world, even if you’re just casually playing.”
    • “Sound design is impeccable, graphics are otherworldly, community is thriving, and if I could, I would marry it and have babies with it.”
    • “Better graphics, has music and sounds, input lag is non-existing and runs a lot smoother.”
    • “Graphics look like an Android crappy game.”
    • “Terrible game with terrible graphics.”
    • “This game is a total waste of my time. The graphics are awful and the gameplay is horrible. I don't know how the game got mostly positive ratings with mostly negative comments.”

  • monetization

    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    8% positive mentions, 67% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    Monetization in the game heavily relies on microtransactions and ads, with many users criticizing them as predatory or intrusive, often negatively impacting gameplay and enjoyment. However, some note that purchases are optional and generally not pay-to-win, allowing players to progress without spending money, though advertisements can cause disruptions. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as aggressive and detracts from the experience for a notable portion of the player base.

    • “In-app purchases are 100% optional and not required at all to have a blast with this cool little game!”
    • “Microtransactions are in but are not gamebreaking and there is no pay-to-win.”
    • “The skins are better, the gameplay is smoother, and although it has microtransactions, they are not game breaking.”
    • “Predatory microtransactions.”
    • “However, with this game, freakinware studios is only after your money because they can't create their own game, they only have the ability to copy another game and put poor graphics and servers with microtransactions.”
    • “All possible purchases in the game are broken and all you hear in the chat, between the French, Spanish, and Russian, is complaints about being ripped off by the in-game purchase system.”

  • humor

    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is widely praised for its humor, being consistently described as funny and hilarious, especially when played with friends or family. Players enjoy the lighthearted, amusing moments during gameplay, making it a fun and relaxing experience that keeps them coming back.

    • “My 6 year old daughter and I can play for hours laughing all the while.”
    • “This game keeps making me come back and play over and over just to see if I can be bigger and last longer than the other players, and it's so hilarious watching the mad rush to pick up the leftover mass of a killed worm.”
    • “When you play with a few friends in the same lobby it can be pretty funny.”

  • stability

    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    14% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 86% negative mentions

    The game's stability is mixed, with many users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and lag that sometimes require force quitting or soft rebooting. While some players experience smooth performance, often linked to good internet connections, others face persistent bugs and server errors that disrupt gameplay. Overall, stability remains a significant issue impacting the user experience.

    • “No glitches.”
    • “It runs great and is tons of fun.”
    • “Runs well, not buggy or glitchy. Some complaints about lag may be due to connection speed or server optimization issues, but with a good internet connection, I don't notice any lag.”
    • “For such a simple program there is way too much lag and freezes where you need to force shut down the game.”
    • “The game however has become buggy, often locking up after a single session requiring soft boot out of the game entirely.”
    • “Io, the game freezes often and I often get kicked out for server errors.”

  • story

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    13% positive mentions, 68% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    The game lacks a compelling story, with many players noting the absence of a meaningful narrative and feeling that the campaign mode is unrefined. Additionally, story-related quests are often hindered by inactive game modes, making progression and engagement difficult.

    • “Epic story.”
    • “The players are more loyal than most supporting characters are to the protagonist of the story.”
    • “The quests are impossible to play because they set them in the 'catch the egg' mode, but no one is ever there, so you cannot even play.”
    • “You can earn the in-game currency through playing, but the majority of the daily quests they hand out are for game modes that are veritable ghost towns, so unless you're willing to grind away in this fashion for months on end, you aren't going to get past around mid-tier gear.”
    • “The only bad thing about this game is that the campaign mode is kind of unrefined and the story could be better.”

  • optimization

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The game's optimization is generally decent, running smoothly without major bugs or glitches for users with good internet connections. However, some players report lag and performance issues likely tied to server optimization and hitbox detection, indicating that further improvements are needed to enhance overall gameplay stability and responsiveness.

    • “Aside from that, runs well, not buggy or glitchy. Some people complain about lag, which may be due to connection speed or server optimization issues that can be minimized with good internet speeds. I have very good internet and don't notice any lag.”
    • “Io doesn't rely on a browser's flash plugin, meaning it runs smoothly.”
    • “Some of the cons are: the detection hit boxes are unpredictable, the graphic style could improve, and there are optimization issues with lag and other bugs that players are aware of.”
    • “The game currently needs more optimization as it shares many features from mitos.”
    • “There are still many optimization issues with lag affecting gameplay.”
    • “The game needs optimization and might as well not be on Steam.”

  • emotional

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game evokes a range of strong emotional responses, from wholesome enjoyment and addictiveness to moments of frustration and reflection. Players report feeling deeply engaged, sometimes experiencing humor and surprising introspection during gameplay. However, occasional gameplay quirks can also impact the emotional experience.

    • “This game is so wholesome and fun and addictive. Love it!”
    • “"You have to stop immediately." Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized exactly what was at stake.”

  • replayability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is praised for its high replayability, offering virtually infinite replay value that surpasses its original inspiration, while remaining accessible on most computers.

    • “Infinitely replayable.”
    • “It's a game that most computers can run, and a game that offers better replay value than its point of inspiration.”

  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users highlight the game's competitive atmosphere as a standout feature, creating an engaging and intense environment.

  • grinding

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users find the grinding aspect tedious, hindered by laggy controls and weak in-game upgrades, making the process of collecting coins slow and frustrating.

    • “Laggy controls and poor in-game upgrades, grinding to get coins just like mitos.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
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Play Times

22h Median play time
19h Average play time
5-30h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs
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Worm.is: The Game is a casual shooter game with horror and erotic themes. Common tags for Worm.is: The Game include free to play, first-person, indie, 2d, family friendly and others.

Worm.is: The Game is available on PC, Web Browser, Mac OS, Phone and others.

On average players spend around 19 hours playing Worm.is: The Game.

Worm.is: The Game was released on May 4, 2016.

Worm.is: The Game was developed by Freakinware Studios.

Worm.is: The Game has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Worm.is: The Game for its music but disliked it for its graphics.

Worm.is: The Game is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.