Worms 3

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"Worms 3" is a shooter game that boasts fantastic mechanics, great visuals, and plenty of humor. As the sequel to the successful "Worms 2: Armageddon," players can expect challenging gameplay and a wide variety of destructive weapons. However, beware of bugs that may detract from the overall experience. Overall, it's a great addition to the long-running Worms franchise.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,098 reviews

gameplay34 positive mentions

stability67 negative mentions

The game brings back nostalgic memories from childhood and retains the classic Worms gameplay.
The graphics and controls are well-optimized for mobile devices, making it enjoyable to play.
The asynchronous multiplayer feature allows for flexible gameplay with friends, even if it can be slow at times.

The online multiplayer is plagued with issues, including long wait times for turns and frequent game corruption.
Many players experience problems with the game crashing or failing to load, particularly on certain devices.
The game requires an internet connection for license verification, making it unplayable in offline situations.

gameplay
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
47%
9%
Overall, the gameplay of the game is well-received, with many players appreciating its nostalgic elements and classic mechanics reminiscent of earlier Worms titles. However, there are notable criticisms regarding the multiplayer experience, including slow-paced asynchronous gameplay, matchmaking issues, and occasional control obstructions. While the game offers enjoyable features and customization, some players feel that improvements are needed to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- “Gameplay is great like all worms games.”
- “The gameplay feels just right, but the game could be better: 1) notifications should be dismissed after I make my move and 2) please let me turn the background off.”
- “Great gameplay preserved from the original and the multiplayer turn sending is simple but just right.”
- “The game is pretty, but the asynchronous gameplay ruins the fun of the original game.”
- “Never seen a more buggy gameplay.”
- “Controls are very bad and ruin gameplay.”
stability
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
93%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and unresponsive controls that significantly hinder gameplay. Users have experienced frequent crashes, freezing during matches, and issues with online multiplayer, leading to a frustrating experience overall. While some players note that reinstalling the game can resolve certain issues, the overall consensus is that the game is currently too unstable and buggy to be enjoyable.
- “The game runs great on my Note 3.”
- “Runs great on HTC One.”
- “Awesome game and so far no glitches.”
- “Unfortunately too late to get a refund, I was sent straight into the game, no tutorial, nothing. I had no idea what to do; every part of this game is slow and broken/buggy, like, even the loading screen isn't stretched to the entirety of my phone.”
- “It's a buggy mess that adds nothing to Worms 2.”
- “Unfortunately, it crashes regularly in campaign mode and is unplayable in multiplayer because it freezes when trying to select a weapon and crashes almost constantly.”
graphics
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
23%
10%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful, crisp visuals and faithful representation of the Worms franchise, while others criticize them as distracting, choppy, or inferior to previous titles. Many users appreciate the cartoonish style and customization options, but there are complaints about lag, unresponsive controls, and a need for optimization on lower-end devices. Overall, while some find the graphics enjoyable and fitting, others feel they fall short of expectations.
- “Beautiful crisp graphics and some great new weapons enhance an already great formula.”
- “The graphics, sound, and gameplay are faithful to the series.”
- “Fantastic game, great graphics, cool new weapons.”
- “Terrible graphics.. the background mixes with the terrain and it's hard to determine what's upfront and what's behind!”
- “Missed and misregistered button presses and ugly graphics, extremely frustrating experience that badly needs an update.”
- “The graphic style and playing quality have lowered since Worms 2.”
humor
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its hilarious sound samples, funny character interactions, and comedic gameplay elements that lead to moments of frustration and laughter. While some mention the repetitiveness of campaign missions, the overall consensus is that the game delivers a fun and entertaining experience, making it a favorite for friends and casual play. However, a few players express a desire for updates to remove seasonal humor that no longer fits the current context.
- “This is a fun and destructive game and it is really hilariously funny.”
- “I really enjoyed the game, it made me laugh at what they were saying.”
- “Man, it's hilarious and fun at the same time!”
monetization
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
62%
24%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the minimal and non-invasive in-app purchases, while others criticize the presence of microtransactions in a paid game, feeling it detracts from the overall experience. Users have reported issues with in-app purchases affecting game functionality, and there are concerns about the lack of support for previous purchases and progress. Overall, while some players find the monetization acceptable, others view it as a cash grab that undermines the game's value.
- “The in-app purchases in this game do not detract from its value; don't let them stop you from buying this game!”
- “I was a bit iffy on buying it due to the in-app purchases, but they're not invasive at all.”
- “No forced in-app purchases and a well-made great game.”
- “For some goddamn reason, when I bought something from the in-app purchase store in the game, the game just doesn't open anymore; it's just a white screen and then it closes again.”
- “You pay them and then they either try and bleed you dry with microtransactions and/or break the game with DRM.”
- “In-app purchases really shouldn't be included in a paid game, plus it needs more levels.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
68%
16%
The story mode of the game is generally seen as fun and challenging, but it suffers from significant technical issues, including frequent crashes and repetitive missions. Players express a desire for a longer campaign with more diverse and engaging missions, as well as improvements to the AI and multiplayer options. Overall, while the story has potential, it is hampered by bugs and a lack of variety.
- “The story mode is fun and challenging; the online multiplayer isn't that good.”
- “A good game worth the buy; the story mode could be a bit longer though.”
- “I wouldn't mind the campaign being a bit longer; though I'm aware Worms is mainly played as a multiplayer game, I wouldn't have minded a few extra hard missions!”
- “During the campaign, it won't go past the sandy missions, so I can't play it; it just keeps crashing.”
- “Campaign missions are repetitive, and there are no deathmatch/training modes. The body count is not as much fun, and there are no funny statistics at the end of the match.”
- “On the other hand, the AI is as dumb as ever (e.g., not using retreat on dynamite all the time). The campaign was kind of dull without any special missions or challenges, and there is no straightforward session multiplayer!”
optimization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
24%
29%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many users noting significant performance issues on various devices, particularly with multiplayer functionality and UI scaling. While some players appreciate the smooth gameplay and graphics, others express frustration over battery drain and crashes, indicating a need for better optimization across different hardware, especially for newer and lower-end devices. Overall, the game shows potential but requires substantial improvements in optimization to enhance the user experience.
- “But more than that; optimized for mobiles, and with a few new twists.”
- “The controls take getting used to, but the game runs smoothly, it doesn't crash randomly, and it looks good.”
- “The last one was completely optimized, lovely 2D graphics and much smoother scrolling with no errors or graphical problems.”
- “Not optimized for A52, which is a pity as I would love to give it more stars.”
- “Love the Worms games, but this version is very poorly optimized.”
- “There is no excuse for this app to have such poor performance on this type of hardware.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it boring and not fitting the game's atmosphere, while others appreciate its beauty alongside the graphics and sound effects. A notable complaint is the lack of options to change the terrain themes or music, which detracts from the overall experience for some users.
- “I got addicted to the background songs!”
- “Music, graphics, and sound effects are beautiful.”
- “The background music enhances the overall experience.”
- “The music is kind of boring too.”
- “My only problem is not being able to change the terrain theme or the music.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by technical issues, such as unresponsive controls and frequent crashes, which frustrate players and detract from their overall experience. Users express disappointment over the inability to engage with the game effectively, leading to feelings of helplessness and annoyance.
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
Players appreciate the game's replayability, citing improved controls and a variety of game modes that enhance the experience, reminiscent of earlier titles in the series. However, there are concerns about the multiplayer feature, which needs fixing to fully realize its potential. Overall, the game offers significant replay value for both new and long-time fans.
- “Good controls and lots of replay value.”
- “I'm a long-time fan of the series and have bought the previous two Android games, but the control improvements in this game finally make it as playable as the PC games, and the cards and wide range of game modes give it the kind of replay value the oldies used to have.”
- “Please fix multiplayer to make the headline feature playable.”
- “I'm a long-time fan of the series and have bought the previous two Android games, but the control improvements in this game finally make it as playable as the PC games. However, the cards and wide range of game modes do not provide the kind of replay value the old games used to have.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to constant menu navigation and server reconnections, which disrupts the flow of gameplay. The lack of options for faster game progression, such as skipping turns or fast-forwarding, contributes to a frustrating experience, leading some users to abandon the game altogether.
- “The constant need to reconnect to the server and wait for the other player to make their move is incredibly tedious. There should be an option to host a local or Bluetooth game to speed things up.”
- “Having to watch the other player make their move without any fast forward or skip option is frustrating. It feels like I'm just grinding through the waiting instead of enjoying the game.”
- “The lack of notifications and the constant interruptions make the experience feel more like a chore than a game. It really detracts from the fun.”