Summary
- Release Year: 2010
- Genres: Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
- Platforms: PlayStation Portable, Wii
- Developers: Team17
- Publishers: Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. (SCEI), THQ
Worms: Battle Islands (2010): A Comprehensive Review
Introduction
Worms: Battle Islands is a turn-based strategy game developed by Team17 and released for the Nintendo DS in 2010. It is the twelfth game in the Worms series, and the first to be released on a handheld console. Worms: Battle Islands retains the core gameplay of previous Worms games, in which the player takes turns controlling a team of worms and using a variety of weapons to defeat their opponents. However, the game also introduces several new features, such as the ability to create and customize islands, and a new “Fort” mode.
Gameplay
Worms: Battle Islands is a turn-based strategy game in which the player takes control of a team of worms and attempts to defeat their opponents by using a variety of weapons to destroy them or knock them off the map. The game features a wide variety of weapons, including bazookas, grenades, shotguns, and airstrikes. Players can also use a variety of tools, such as ropes, parachutes, and jetpacks, to navigate the terrain and gain an advantage over their opponents.
One of the unique features of Worms: Battle Islands is the ability to create and customize islands. Players can choose from a variety of different island templates, or they can create their own custom islands using the game’s built-in editor. Islands can be designed with a variety of different terrain features, such as hills, mountains, and water. Players can also place objects on their islands, such as buildings, trees, and vehicles.
Another new feature in Worms: Battle Islands is the “Fort” mode. In Fort mode, players must build and defend their own fort while also trying to destroy their opponents’ forts. Forts can be constructed using a variety of different materials, such as wood, stone, and metal. Players can also place weapons and traps on their forts to defend them from attack.
Graphics and Sound
Worms: Battle Islands features colorful and cartoony graphics that are well-suited to the game’s lighthearted tone. The game’s environments are detailed and varied, and the character animations are fluid and expressive. The game’s sound effects are also well-done, and the music is catchy and upbeat.
Multiplayer
Worms: Battle Islands features a variety of multiplayer modes, including local multiplayer for up to four players and online multiplayer for up to eight players. The game also supports cross-platform multiplayer between the Nintendo DS and Wii versions of the game.
Reception
Worms: Battle Islands received generally positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its fun and addictive gameplay, its charming graphics and sound, and its充実したマルチプレイヤーオプション. However, the game was also criticized for its lack of innovation and its relatively short campaign mode.
Overall
Worms: Battle Islands is a solid turn-based strategy game that is perfect for on-the-go gaming. The game’s fun and addictive gameplay, charming graphics and sound, and充実したマルチプレイヤーオプション make it a great choice for fans of the Worms series and strategy games in general.
Score: 7.5/10
Pros:
- Fun and addictive gameplay
- Charming graphics and sound
- 充実したマルチプレイヤーオプション
- Ability to create and customize islands
- New “Fort” mode
Cons:
- Lack of innovation
- Relatively short campaign mode
Review Score
7.5/10
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