Worms W.M.D

What it’s like

Worms W.M.D delivers the quintessential turn-based artillery experience with a vibrant, hand-drawn aesthetic that feels both nostalgic and fresh. The core loop remains tightly focused on tactical positioning, wind calculation, and explosive chaos as you command your squad of whimsical worms across destructible landscapes. This entry significantly expands the arsenal by introducing crafting mechanics, allowing players to combine items for unique effects, alongside new vehicles and buildable structures that add strategic layers to the battlefield. The tone is relentlessly comedic and lighthearted, prioritizing fun and unpredictability over serious simulation. While the single-player campaign offers a structured progression through varied missions, the game truly shines in its multiplayer modes, where local and online matches provide endless replayability through chaotic, high-stakes rounds. The craft is polished, ensuring smooth performance that keeps the focus on the action rather than technical issues.

Strong in Co-op / MultiplayerCombatGameplay / MechanicsAtmosphere / MoodAudio / MusicPacingPolish / PerformanceVisuals / Art

Keep in mind The single-player campaign can feel shallow and repetitive compared to the enduring appeal of multiplayer skirmishes. Newcomers may find the steep learning curve for mastering wind physics and trajectory calculations daunting without practice.

AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from opencritic.com, nintendolife.com, metacritic.com, gamespot.com, destructoid.com.