Worms Reloaded

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"Worms Reloaded" is a turn-based artillery strategy game where players control teams of worms and use a variety of weapons to eliminate the opposition. The game features both single-player and multiplayer modes, with extensive customization options for matches and armies. With its unique blend of humor and strategic gameplay, "Worms Reloaded" offers a fun and engaging experience for players of all skill levels.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,786 reviews

gameplay30 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

Worms Reloaded is a fun and chaotic game that is best enjoyed with friends, providing hours of laughter and entertainment.
The game features a variety of customization options for worms, including hats and voice packs, adding a personal touch to gameplay.
The classic turn-based gameplay combined with new weapons and modes keeps the experience fresh and engaging.

The multiplayer experience is hampered by a lack of cross-platform support, making it difficult to play with friends on different operating systems.
The AI can be frustratingly accurate, leading to unbalanced gameplay where players feel overwhelmed by computer opponents.
The user interface is clunky and not very intuitive, making navigation and customization cumbersome.

gameplay
93 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
59%
9%
The gameplay of the game is a mix of classic mechanics and new elements, offering a chaotic yet strategic experience that can be both enjoyable and frustrating. While some players appreciate the nostalgic feel and customization options, others find the gameplay to be slow, clunky, and lacking in refinement compared to older titles. Overall, it maintains the core charm of the series but may not satisfy those seeking significant innovations or improvements.
- “Despite occasional technical issues, it offers hours of enjoyable gameplay and strategic challenges.”
- “The gameplay is smooth, customization is like usual an open-ended thing, and the classic worms voices, sounds, and music top it off like a perfect cherry on a cake.”
- “A simple but deep and strategic gameplay, and a funny atmosphere largely contributed to the success of the game.”
- “While I do like the aesthetics of this game, the actual gameplay itself is subpar.”
- “All in all, I thought this was a clunky and outdated game with gameplay that doesn’t stand the test of time.”
- “The game contains fewer weapons, far fewer gameplay customization options, a much less satisfying ninja rope physics system, and, for some inexplicable reason, a limit of 4 worms per team, rather than the old 8.”
humor
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its funny dialogues, wacky weapons, and absurd scenarios that lead to hilarious moments, especially in multiplayer settings. The cartoonish graphics and quirky voice lines contribute to a lighthearted atmosphere, making it a fun experience that often results in laughter, even amidst chaotic gameplay. Overall, the game successfully captures the comedic essence of the Worms series, providing endless entertainment for friends and family alike.
- “Funny dialogues, funny weapons, and good maps are all you need to have a good time, and this game has it.”
- “The weapons are wacky, your soldiers can be customized to be as zany as you want, and you'll be laughing at the chaos that ensues even if you miss your shot and blast one of your own.”
- “It's hilarious, it has a hotseat multiplayer and a map editor, and it delivers wormy carnage in a small bundle that works on PC and Mac.”
graphics
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
63%
4%
The graphics in "Worms Reloaded" have received mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant, cartoonish style and improved HD visuals compared to previous entries in the series. While some players appreciate the nostalgic 2D aesthetic and the fun customization options, others feel that the graphical updates detract from the classic charm of earlier games. Overall, the game is noted for its colorful and entertaining graphics, though some glitches and a dated art style have been pointed out.
- “All the same, the game itself looks marvelous: funny and stylish cartoon graphics at the front, and beautiful dynamic 3D backgrounds.”
- “Incredible, great game, super graphics, everything is fluid and the game is a blast.”
- “Worms Reloaded is fun because it still has the classic feel of Worms Armageddon but with better graphics.”
- “In fact, they look like a raw layout that was to be filled with buttons and graphics at a later time.”
- “The transition from 2D graphics to 3D graphics was not executed well.”
- “While some graphic aspects were improved, the overall experience took a step backward.”
story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
79%
12%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for being either non-existent or poorly executed, with many players expressing frustration over the lack of a cohesive narrative in the campaign. While some missions are described as challenging, they often lack creativity and variety, leading to a repetitive experience. Overall, the absence of a compelling story detracts from the enjoyment, with players longing for the humor and engaging narratives found in previous installments of the series.
- “A story that can tug at your heartstrings and make you cry a gallon of tears.”
- “Strongly recommend this to anyone who does not want a full commitment to a game's storyline, yet desires something with a little more to offer.”
- “Each mission in past Worms games had a story behind it, mostly a funny story, and that's one of the reasons why the series kept me entertained.”
- “However, this game is pretty bare; there's just a bunch of random missions without any storyline or content at all.”
- “The single-player campaign is simply terrible; the missions are just a mix of incredibly boring death-matches with no real variety, interspersed with challenge maps that are little more than an exercise in frustration.”
- “The humorous, challenging missions of the past are gone, replaced almost solely by 'just kill all the bad guys' objectives.”
stability
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and connectivity issues, particularly in multiplayer modes. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these problems, many express frustration over its performance on various platforms, including Linux and Mac. Overall, the consensus indicates that while the game can be fun, its stability issues significantly detract from the experience.
- “And to sum it up, it runs great.”
- “Always disconnects; the multiplayer lobby is buggy.”
- “Very buggy game, abandoned by T17.”
- “The multiplayer was extremely slow and extremely buggy for the most part, and I sorely wished you could play co-op against bots online.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
36%
27%
The music in the game is generally praised for its epic and engaging themes, enhancing the overall experience, though some users noted issues with sound management outside the game. While it lacks the iconic soundtrack of previous titles like "Worms 2," the nostalgic elements and classic sounds contribute positively to the gameplay. Overall, the music is considered a highlight, adding to the fun, especially in multiplayer settings.
- “The theme music is already promising epic battles and tragic losses, as exciting as the THX sound boom or 20th Century Fox trumpets.”
- “The music alone is worth it.”
- “The gameplay is smooth, customization is like usual an open-ended thing, and the classic worms voices, sounds, and music top it off like a perfect cherry on a cake.”
- “Worm R sometimes messes with sound and music outside of the game, turning off music and volume. When you exit the game, you are left with no sound.”
- “No rocking soundtrack like Worms 2.”
- “...seriously... it's a song I learned as a kid... I would recommend the game, not the song.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users reporting performance issues such as stuttering and frame drops, even on high-end hardware. Many feel that the game lacks proper playtesting, leading to a variety of minor issues and an overall subpar experience on PC. While some players have found smoother performance on older systems, the general consensus is that the game is not well-optimized for its intended audience.
- “All the singleplayer modes are great for the times when I'm alone, e.g. while I'm traveling (runs smoothly on a 2.5-year-old notebook with Intel graphics), and the multiplayer for I-do-not-know-how-many-million-players is even better.”
- “I have a really strong hardware; my computer runs fast even with Cyberpunk, but here I face troubles with performance.”
- “There is a lot of stuttering and frame drops on Windows 10 for whatever reason, and nothing I found on the internet helped fix them -- this often ruined my shots.”
- “Way too many minor issues and functions and UI that are clearly not optimized, like the game hasn't been playtested at all.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, particularly in multiplayer settings, with players enjoying the endless fun and customization options it offers. While single-player replayability may be limited, the engaging multiplayer experience and quirky elements keep players coming back for more, making it a highly recommended title.
- “This has to be the best Worms game out there; the replayability is infinite and it's a ton of fun. I totally recommend it.”
- “Worms Reloaded is a pretty and engaging game that, while light on single-player replayability, will charm and endear with its quirky weaponry and unique brand of multiplayer carnage.”
- “The crazy kill shots, the customization, the multiplayer, the replayability, the quirky weapons... Worms has it all.”
- “We still play this game many years later because of the replay value.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with players expressing frustration over locked content that can only be accessed through gameplay or microtransactions. Many feel that the presence of ads and the overall approach to monetization detracts from the gaming experience, leading to perceptions of the game as a cash grab.
- “The game requires unlocking of content used in multiplayer, either through gameplay or microtransactions.”
- “This game would rate higher if not for the locked content and microtransactions.”
- “This game would rate higher if not for one thing: the locked content/microtransactions.”
- “I've already bought your game, and I want to see it, not ads.”
- “Filled with bugs that the unresponsive (robotic-like) customer service doesn't seem to care about; Reloaded feels like a quick and cheap cash grab riding on the Worms name, avoid.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively time-consuming and tedious, often likening it to needing a second life to manage the required effort.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Tedious.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its nostalgic charm, effectively capturing the essence of the original while incorporating a colorful and humorous tone. Players appreciate the blend of strategic gameplay with a lighthearted ambiance, which enhances the overall experience.
- “An HD remastered classic that captures the same atmosphere from back in the day.”
- “A simple but deep and strategic gameplay, and a funny atmosphere largely contributed to the success of the game.”
- “True to the nature of the genre, this game has everything an artillery game needs: responsive and easy-to-use controls, a colorful atmosphere, a sense of humor, and weapons.”