Worms Revolution
- October 10, 2012
- Team17 Digital Ltd
- 180h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Worms™ Revolution - Deluxe Edition is a returning favorite in the turn-based strategy series, known for its classic 2D gameplay and fresh 3D graphics. Engage in single-player campaigns and puzzles or dive into online or local multiplayer. Experience dynamic water, physics objects, and enhanced features, making this the best Worms™ experience yet."
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Reviews
- humor216 mentions
- 97 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a defining feature, often described as hilarious and entertaining, especially in multiplayer settings where players can enjoy the whimsical antics of the animated worms and their absurd weaponry. While many players appreciate the light-hearted banter and quirky animations, some critiques mention that the humor can feel outdated or inconsistent, particularly in single-player modes. Overall, the game is celebrated for its ability to elicit laughter and create memorable moments among friends.
“Worms Revolution stands as a shining example of a game that combines strategic depth, addictive gameplay, and an unmatched sense of humor.”
“From the amusing banter between the worms to the humorous animations and sound effects, the game never fails to elicit laughter.”
“This game is hilariously fun with friends; you will see this game almost every Steam sale there is.”
“Annoyingly unfunny and lamentable voice acting paired with new physics that leave a bit to be desired.”
“The narrator is pretty unfunny too.”
“The voice-over/narration is tedious and unfunny, but it is still a fun little game and great fun to play in local hot-seat multiplayer.”
- gameplay211 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Worms Revolution" is characterized by its classic turn-based tactical mechanics, enhanced by new features like dynamic water and physics objects, which add strategic depth and humor to the experience. While many players appreciate the nostalgic elements and multiplayer fun, some criticize the clunky controls, slow pacing, and inconsistent mechanics that can detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the game offers a mix of engaging multiplayer options and a light-hearted atmosphere, though it may feel repetitive and less polished compared to earlier titles in the series.
“Worms Revolution's gameplay, with its strategic and humorous elements, invites players to engage in a whimsical battle of wits and tactics.”
“With its humor, charm, and entertaining gameplay, it's a testament to why Worms has remained a beloved series for so long.”
“The gameplay is solid, but the graphics can look pretty horrible at times.”
“The water mechanic, the thing that sets this game apart from other Worms titles (aside from being the ugliest from a visual standpoint), has virtually no impact on gameplay at all.”
“Overall, this game lacks a lot of polish, the CPU needs awful degrees of nerf, the gameplay feels clunky, and lastly I feel the addition of classes further ruined the balance of the game.”
“Gameplay is sluggish, the controls are not intuitive at all, and the whole experience is plagued with annoying bugs - like bad terrain/worm kinematics, buggy damage detection.”
- graphics167 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant, cartoonish visuals and the introduction of dynamic water physics that enhance gameplay. While some players appreciate the upgrade from previous titles, noting improved clarity and detail, others criticize the animations for low frame rates and the overall aesthetic as lacking the charm of earlier iterations. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant improvement, though opinions vary on their execution and impact on gameplay.
“The vibrant, cartoony visuals breathe new life into the game, enhancing the comical atmosphere and ensuring that each battle is a visual treat.”
“The attention to detail in the visuals is remarkable.”
“The game's graphics and sound design are top-notch, and the developers have done an excellent job in creating a game that is both visually and audibly appealing.”
“The graphics are pretty bad, but that's unimportant.”
“The gameplay is solid, but the graphics can look pretty horrible at times.”
“The art style is just terrible, like 'yeah it's 3D but meant to be 2D!' I don't get it, it just looks god awful.”
- story86 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while the single-player campaign features a variety of challenging missions, it lacks a cohesive narrative or engaging storyline. Critics have described the missions as primarily deathmatches with little to no plot development, leading to a disjointed experience. However, some players appreciate the humor and voice work in the campaign, finding it enjoyable despite its shortcomings in storytelling.
“I am absolutely stunned by the amount of work put into the plot of this game.”
“Also, this game has an amazing storyline; it depicts a conflict between four families and the struggle they have to best the other sides.”
“The entertaining and often hysterically funny actor, Matt Berry, is your guide through these well-designed missions.”
“Limited single-player experience: while Worms Revolution offers a single-player campaign with challenging missions, some players have criticized the lack of a compelling narrative or cohesive story arc.”
“The campaign missions don’t have any real story and are all death matches.”
“Annoying campaign - the campaign missions are boring, unfair, and repetitive.”
- stability25 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and performance issues that significantly detract from the experience. Common complaints include unresponsive controls, freezing during gameplay, and erratic AI behavior, leading to a frustrating and unpolished experience. While some players still find enjoyment in the game, the overwhelming consensus is that its stability issues make it difficult to recommend at this time.
“The game is buggy and slow, and they screwed up the controls.”
“Gameplay is sluggish, the controls are not intuitive at all, and the whole experience is plagued with annoying bugs - like bad terrain/worm kinematics, buggy damage detection, ...”
“Too buggy to recommend at the moment.”
- music21 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 24 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its relaxing and immersive qualities that enhance the gameplay experience, while others criticize it as repetitive or lacking depth. Several users appreciate the variety of soundtracks across different maps, though some find the music annoying or a step backward compared to previous titles. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere for many, but opinions vary widely among players.
“I love the style and music of this game.”
“Music is nice, relaxing and pleasant, it fits well with each map's ambient, and adds more to the theme.”
“Each map has a different soundtrack to add more immersion.”
“The music is a horrible step backwards.”
“This game improves some aspects (summersault, jetpack balanced, girder restrictions off) and ruins more (ninja rope is crap, themes are bad, music is atrocious, graphics lack charm, water is jelly).”
“- Each level feels pretty similar to another level, and the music gets boring after a while.”
- optimization17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 41 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received largely negative feedback, with many users reporting significant performance issues, including lag, stuttering animations, and poor responsiveness, particularly on PC. While some players found it enjoyable, they noted that it feels more suited for gamepad use rather than mouse control, and there are ongoing concerns about compatibility with certain hardware, such as ATI graphics cards. Overall, the game is seen as a poorly optimized entry in its series, marred by bugs and inconsistent performance.
“Grandiose in performance and execution.”
“It's one of the only strategy games I have and... well, it's quite fun, optimized well, and sometimes hard, but yeah.”
“Very optimized.”
“Bugged badly optimized for PC.”
“The animations and effects are all locked to 30 fps, which makes the game look like it's stuttering and lagging, even if you have a gazillion fps otherwise.”
“A sloppy, floaty, badly optimized entry into an otherwise great series.”
- grinding15 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight that the grinding aspect of the game is overwhelmingly tedious and slow, particularly in single-player mode, where players face overpowered AI and lengthy, unengaging tutorials. Many users express frustration with the repetitive nature of gameplay, clunky controls, and a lack of meaningful customization, making the overall experience feel laborious and unenjoyable. While some find enjoyment in local multiplayer, the grinding elements detract significantly from the game's appeal.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The single-player mode isn't much fun as the computer tends to be overpowered while the player has to rely on trial and error and luck, which ultimately makes the game too tedious, boring, and slow.”
“The single player has a forced tutorial that is long, slow, tedious, and painful.”
“Moldy graphics, clunky controls, and tediously slow gameplay make this awful all around.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game boasts extensive replayability, with many users highlighting its randomly generated maps as a key feature that keeps the experience fresh and engaging. While some note a decline in the player base, the overall consensus is that the game offers significant replay value, rated around 7/10.
“If you ever think that the game runs out of replayability, think again: randomly generated maps keep it fresh.”
“It's so much fun and has so much replay value.”
“The replayability is amazing, but sadly no one plays this anymore.”
“Randomly generated maps: if you ever think that the game runs out of replayability, think again.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a blend of humor and vibrant, cartoony visuals that create a light-hearted and enjoyable experience for players. However, some users feel that technical issues and a shift in design have detracted from the nostalgic atmosphere of the original games. Overall, while the game offers a comical and visually appealing environment, it struggles with consistency in maintaining the charm of its predecessors.
“The combination of humor and gameplay creates a light-hearted atmosphere, making the experience enjoyable for players of all ages.”
“Solid mechanics and hilarious atmosphere.”
“The vibrant, cartoony visuals breathe new life into the game, enhancing the comical atmosphere and ensuring that each battle is a visual treat.”
“Runs like complete shit, riddled with bugs and has lost the atmosphere that the originals had.”
“Additionally, the 2.5D view suspends the whole Worms atmosphere.”
“I still prefer Armageddon over this one just because of graphics and atmosphere.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Character development received a low rating, with users indicating that it was a weak aspect of the game, despite the character design being highlighted as a standout feature.
“The character design is another standout feature.”
“Character development: ★☆☆”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional experience of the game to be profoundly impactful, often eliciting laughter and tears, with many expressing a desire to relive the experience. Overall, it is rated highly for its ability to evoke strong feelings.
“Laughed until I cried.”
“11/10 would cry again.”
