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Worms 2: Armageddon is a 2D artillery turn-based tactics video game developed by Team17 and part of the Worms series,[2] released on July 1, 2009 on Xbox Live Arcade.[3] The game is a follow-up to the 2007 Worms game, which in-turn was a port of 2006's Worms: Open Warfare.
| Worms 2: Armageddon | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Team17[1] |
| Publisher(s) | Team17[1] |
| Series | Worms |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, iOS, Android |
| Release | Xbox 360 July 1, 2009 PlayStation 3 iOS October 27, 2010 Android April 9, 2013 |
| Genre(s) | Artillery,[1] strategy |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
A PC port, titled Worms Reloaded, was later released on August 26, 2010.
Gameplay
editSingle-player modes
edit- Single-player campaign with 30 missions, of progressing difficulty, and 5 extra missions, which can be bought from the shop.
- Training mode which includes tutorials on aiming weapons and navigating the players Worm around levels. Also includes firing ranges wherein all weapons are available to the player for aiming practice, and can freely spawn enemy worms or targets on the level to fire upon.
Multiplayer
editSix game styles are available for local multiplayer matches: Beginner, Standard, Pro, Fort, Rope Racing and Crazy Crates, with Rope Racing only being playable in player and private matches. Ranked matches can only be played with two players, whereas player and private matches support four players. Local Match that supports four-player offline matches.
Downloadable content
editSix downloadable content packs with additional gameplay content have been released for Worms 2: Armageddon: the Battle Pack, Mayhem Pack, Retro Pack, Forts Pack, Puzzle Pack, and Time Attack Pack.[4] The Battle Pack was released in July 2010. It includes new weapons, new forts, additional single-player content, and a horde game mode.[5][6] The Mayhem Pack was released for free to promote the upcoming release of Worms Ultimate Mayhem.[7]
PlayStation 3 content
editThe PlayStation 3 version has hats for Worms to wear in the game, and they include a MotorStorm helmet, a Helghast Mask (from Killzone), a Sackboy, a Lemming and a Buzz wig.
iOS content
editThe iPhone/iPad version also has platform-specific Worm hats, all themed around Angry Birds. The red bird, yellow bird, black bird, white bird, mustache pig and king pig make up the hats.
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | X360: 84/100[8] PS3: 76/100[9] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| GameRevolution |   [15] |
| GameSpot | 8/10[12] |
| GamesRadar+ |   [14] |
| IGN | (X360) 8.5/10[10] (IOS) 5.5/10[11] |
| Pocket Gamer | (iOS)  [13] |
The critics' reaction to the game has been generally positive. It has a rating of 84 out of 100 on Metacritic based on 24 reviews.[8] IGN gave it a score of 8.5/10, concluding: "This is one of the most fun multiplayer games around, and now the single-player campaign provides a satisfying experience, as well".[16] Guy Cocker of GameSpot gave the game 8 out of 10 criticizing its short campaign but praising its high customization.[17]
References
edit- ^ a b c Worms 2: Armageddon Tech Info GameSpot Retrieved May 27, 2018.
- ^ Michael McWhertor (June 17, 2009). "Worms 2: Armageddon Trailer Full Of Armageddonness". Kotaku. Archived from the original on June 3, 2018. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
- ^ Mike Fahey (June 24, 2009). "Worms 2: Armageddon Crawls To Live Arcade Next Week". Kotaku. Archived from the original on November 17, 2018. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
- ^ "Worms 2: Armageddon". Team17. Archived from the original on October 17, 2015.
- ^ Chester, Nick (July 7, 2010). "Worms 2: Armageddon 'Battle Pack' DLC available". Destructoid. Archived from the original on May 25, 2022.
- ^ Brown, Mark (November 17, 2010). "Worms 2: Armageddon gets reinforcements with in-app Battle Pack". Pocket Gamer. Archived from the original on October 16, 2023.
- ^ Orry, James (September 14, 2011). "Free DLC for Worms 2: Armageddon". VideoGamer.com. Archived from the original on August 2, 2024.
- ^ a b "Worms 2: Armageddon for Xbox 360 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on June 9, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
- ^ "Worms 2: Armageddon for PlayStation 3 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on July 21, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
- ^ Hatfield, Daemon (July 1, 2009). "Worms 2: Armageddon Review". IGN. Archived from the original on October 3, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
- ^ Buchanan, Levi (October 28, 2010). "Worms 2: Armageddon Review". IGN. Archived from the original on October 3, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
- ^ Cocker, Guy (July 24, 2009). "Worms 2: Armageddon Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on December 24, 2019. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
- ^ Mundy, Jon (October 28, 2010). "Worms 2: Armageddon". Pocket Gamer. Archived from the original on October 3, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
- ^ Gapper, Michael (July 2, 2009). "Worms 2: Armageddon review". GamesRadar. Archived from the original on October 3, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
- ^ Rebouisas, Eduardo (July 30, 2009). "Worms 2: Armageddon Review". GameRevolution. Archived from the original on October 3, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
- ^ Daemon Hatfield (July 1, 2009). "Worms 2: Armageddon Review". IGN. News Corporation. Archived from the original on December 24, 2019. Retrieved May 27, 2018.
- ^ Guy Cocker (July 24, 2009). "Worms 2: Armageddon Review". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on December 24, 2019. Retrieved May 27, 2018.