Worms W.M.D
- August 22, 2016
- Team 17
- 13h median play time
What's more dangerous than a worm? A worm in an armoured mech!
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Reviews
- gameplay214 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Worms W.M.D" retains the classic charm of the series while introducing new mechanics such as crafting, vehicles, and buildings, which add depth and variety to the experience. While many players appreciate the nostalgic elements and strategic gameplay, some have noted issues with optimization, AI behavior, and occasional bugs that can detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the game is seen as a fun and engaging addition to the franchise, particularly in multiplayer settings, despite some technical shortcomings.
“The gameplay is as fun as I remembered from the early versions of the game.”
“The new features like crafting and buildings actually add a lot to the gameplay, which is nice to see.”
“D is another rock-solid entry in this remarkably long-running franchise; meaningful gameplay additions in the form of vehicles, crafting, and buildings keep things fresh without betraying what makes this a classic series.”
“Played a multiplayer game with friends and encountered constant freezing and choppy gameplay.”
“Less than 30 minutes and found like 3 bugs, worms spawn sometimes at water locations, horrible keyboard config, slow animation and gameplay.”
“The mechanics feel unnatural, the servers are laggy, lobbies rely on all players readying up, hardly anyone plays and it's launch day, that is a horrible sign.”
- graphics202 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the updated hand-drawn art style and vibrant visuals that enhance the nostalgic feel of the classic Worms series. While some players appreciate the modern aesthetic and improved landscapes, others express a preference for the original graphics, citing issues like graphical glitches and performance problems on certain systems. Overall, the game is noted for its charming visuals and engaging gameplay, though some technical shortcomings may detract from the experience.
“The graphics are beautiful, the gameplay is delightful, and the destruction is joyous.”
“The art style is a beautiful homage to the original, maintaining the cartoonish appeal but with crisper, more vibrant visuals.”
“Beautiful graphics and colors, backgrounds are works of art and cool zany weapons as usual plus vehicles, helicopters, tanks, robots, and turrets.”
“Although I still feel like the old art style from Worms Armageddon and Worms World Party is just better in every way, why change something that worked and solidified the beauty of the game in the first place?”
“I don't know what is going on with this game, but it has so many bugs and is way too poorly optimized for a game that has such low graphical requirements.”
“There are major graphics issues going on.”
- humor153 mentions
- 99 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting the hilarious antics of the worms, their funny voice lines, and the chaotic, unpredictable nature of gameplay that leads to laugh-out-loud moments. Many reviews note that the game successfully retains the comedic essence of the series, offering a blend of strategic gameplay and absurd humor, making it a great choice for multiplayer fun with friends. However, some players feel that the humor has diminished compared to earlier titles, citing a lack of originality in the dialogue and voice acting.
“The game is a great way to either get revenge on your friend for what he did all those years ago or to team up with another friend and both get revenge on that same friend, or just a great way to create funny moments.”
“It's hilarious and infuriating at the same time, but mostly hilarious when you see a worm do a backflip off a cliff after a misfired rocket.”
“This game is hilariously fun with friends, you will see this game almost every Steam sale there is.”
“It's not funny at all, and too boring.”
“They are very, very unfunny and will only make you laugh if you are a nihilist.”
- story66 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for lacking a cohesive narrative, with many reviewers noting that the single-player campaign consists of missions that feel disconnected and devoid of an overarching plot. While the missions are described as fun and challenging, with various tactical elements and optional objectives, the absence of a meaningful storyline detracts from the overall experience. Some players appreciate the variety of missions and the opportunity for replayability, but many express a desire for a more engaging narrative to enhance the campaign.
“This most recent reimagining of the Worms lore is the best it's ever been, with immersive graphics and a compelling story; it's harder than ever to not play this game.”
“The single player is complete with quite a lot of campaign missions, additional challenges, levels, and plenty of things to unlock.”
“They haven’t tried to add a story to the single player campaign, but it is well-rounded and has additional challenge levels which are more like puzzles that get you to think outside the box.”
“Ignoring how the majority feel easy, my one real complaint is not having an overarching story to give the 'campaign' meaning.”
“Cons: no storyline.”
“Meh, I feel like I wasted my money... single player content and its 'campaign' which are just some missions, is by far worse than Armageddon or World Party, they did not even bother to make a storyline.”
- stability61 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 89 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its numerous bugs and glitches, which significantly hinder gameplay, especially in multiplayer modes. Players report frequent freezing, graphical issues, and AI problems, leading to frustrating experiences. While some users note that the game runs well once started, the overall stability remains a major concern, with many expressing disappointment over the lack of fixes from the developers.
“Once running, it runs great.”
“Compared to some AAA games, it's basically bug-free.”
“Relatively bug-free at launch.”
“The game is so glitchy and buggy that I can barely play it.”
“There is a game-breaking bug that essentially freezes the game at a random time at the end of a round with no way to unfreeze it.”
“Unfortunately, the game freezes at the end of the AI turn approximately 20% of the time, forcing folks to exit and restart.”
- music24 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its improvement over previous titles and noting its chill vibe and effective sound design, while others find it bland and unmotivating, lacking the memorable tracks of earlier installments. Users appreciate the customization options for victory music and the overall effort put into the soundtrack, but some express disappointment in the lack of variety and humor in the music selection. Overall, the music is seen as a significant aspect of the game, though opinions on its quality vary widely.
“Awesome classic mechanics, great strategy, the humor is top notch, great art design and music.”
“The graphics are immersive and 2D, the physics are neat, the sounds, ambience and music are awesome and the overall look is great.”
“To top it off, amazing music and sharp sound design too.”
“1- The music is very, very bad, too boring... I think the worst Worms game music.”
“The music is so disappointingly bland and unmotivating.”
“I'm sorry, but in its current state of little to no content, poor music and speech, I cannot recommend this game.”
- optimization22 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 36 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is highly inconsistent, with reports of poor performance on Mac devices, including significant stuttering and compatibility issues, while some users find it well-optimized and smooth on Windows 10. Many players express frustration over bugs and scaling problems, particularly on specific hardware setups, indicating a need for better support and optimization across various platforms. Overall, while the core gameplay is enjoyable, the optimization issues detract from the experience for many users.
“Let me start by saying that the core game is fun, and it solves much of the performance issues that the older games have.”
“The game is well optimized and works properly on Windows 10; no more messing around with graphics settings and drivers to get an old game working.”
“Pro: the art style, gameplay, and performance of this game is the best it has been in about a decade.”
“In conclusion, good gameplay, good multiplayer, terrible compatibility with devices such as laptops, has poor optimization for different screens and a terrible support team. I looked through Steam forums for hours, and Team17 gave people the most generic advice possible.”
“It's poorly optimized for Mac and stutters in an unplayable way on a Mac Studio.”
“I don't know what is going on with this game, but it has so many bugs and is way too poorly optimized for a game that has such low graphical requirements.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers significant replayability due to its new maps, vehicles, and various gameplay situations that encourage experimentation. Players appreciate the potential for endless fun and value in replaying the game, although some feel that additional features like deeper customization could enhance this aspect further. With anticipated updates, many believe it could become one of the most replayable titles in their collection.
“Just messing around and seeing what different situations you can come up with allows for a lot of replayability.”
“The game is incredibly fun with endless amounts of replay value.”
“The individual unlocks, progression on level, and crafting system give an option of more replayability than previous games.”
“They need to make money, so they consciously leave stuff out (for example deep customization, which would bring a lot of replayability).”
“The individual unlocks, progression on level and crafting system give an option of more replayability than previous games.”
“With a little more polish -- likely from upcoming patches and updates -- this is one of the games that will have the highest replay value on your games list.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- -29 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often requiring repetitive tasks like changing scales or farming crates. While some appreciate the modernized mechanics, many feel that the extensive grinding detracts from the overall enjoyment, with minimal rewards for the time invested.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
“You have to change the scale each time you play the game, which I find just a tad bit tedious.”
“Generally running the clock down on you - it's really, really tedious.”
“For hours of grinding through the campaign, you just unlock a new dance or tombstone.”
- emotional7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its ability to evoke strong feelings, from joy and nostalgia to laughter and attachment to characters. Players appreciate its wholesome nature, making it suitable for family play, while some express discomfort with the negative behaviors exhibited by others in the community. Overall, the game fosters a range of emotions, from happiness to deep emotional connections, despite some contrasting experiences.
“This game is a cinematic masterpiece in which you grow fully attached to each and every one of the characters through this emotional journey called Worms W.M.D.”
“This game has made me laugh so hard I cried.”
“This game made me feel happy to play Worms, the same way I felt when I booted up Worms Armageddon on Windows 95.”
- monetization5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is criticized as a blatant cash grab, lacking meaningful content and support for dedicated players. Despite the absence of microtransactions or paid DLC, reviewers feel that the overall value does not justify the price, making it a hard sell compared to previous titles in the series.
“There are no microtransactions or paid DLC.”
“The game offers a fair monetization model that respects players' time and investment.”
“I appreciate that all content is accessible without spending extra money.”
“Ok so it's definitely cool and all to see Worms games sticking around, but this is just a cash grab.”
“All in all, it's honestly not worth the money; you would literally be buying into an unloving cash grab.”
“In conclusion, I love Worms, but there is so much clear evidence that this was a lazy cash grab with barely any support for hardcore players. Combine that with a game that is not the most user-friendly, and both parties are screwed over. It's a hard sell to say that you should get this over Armageddon.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive World War II-inspired setting, complemented by impressive graphics that evoke a cartoonish vibe. Players appreciate the emotional range it elicits, from laughter to excitement, enhancing the overall fun experience. The combination of responsive controls and consistent physics further contributes to the game's engaging atmosphere.
“I love the atmosphere of some maps and graphics that really give you a World War cartoon vibe.”
“There's no way to describe the atmosphere it creates, induced cries and laughter of people you play with.”
“The game is surprisingly atmospheric, and it sure as hell is fun!”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
“The game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the world.”
“Despite the potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real emotions.”
Critic Reviews
Worms W.M.D. Review
There’s no reason any new player to the Worms franchise wouldn’t get a quick kick out of this one, but it’s difficult to recommend the game to series veterans who can get a cleaner experience from the entries they currently own.
70%Worms W.M.D. PC Game Review
What's more dangerous than a worm? A worm in an armoured mech!
86%Worms W.M.D Review
Worms W.M.D provides enough new features to keep it feeling fresh, with plenty on offer for solo players. Those with friends should also be more than content with the high amount of customisation, plus support for up to six players with eight worms each, potentially making matches of 48 worms. While it might not be a revolution, it is a very solid entry in the series, and at its core Worms is still Worms. It is to the TBS genre what Mario Kart now is to racing - both different and accessible enough for newcomers, in-depth enough for long-term fans, yet also enjoyable enough for those formerly not fans of the games. It's a title that's good to have in anyone's collection, ready for an unexpected batch of friends. For a lapsed player of old (or somehow having lived life to the maximum, without participating in mass wormicide), W.M.D seems a great time to ninja rope on over and join the creative carnage.
80%
