Worms 2

"This game takes fun at a different level."

Talking about having fun! engaging worms in military type combat is way beyond what fun is. You get to control these tiny and cute little worms and equip them with heavy artillery, as well as some hilarious and weird weapons, and engage battle with other worms in a team battle. Here are the criteria where I based my judgement for this game.

Gameplay/Controls (10 pts): Combat games has never been fun like this one. You can do lots of things to your worms. You can equip them with any weapon of choice, and you can also negotiate terrain with ropes, ladders and more. There is also a strategy element in the game. You have to choose which weapon is right for this type of attack. You also have to study the terrain as it reacts to explosion from the weapons. You can also do lots of silly thinks like throw an exploding cow or throw a super banana that explodes like a ton of TNT. Your worms can also do hilarious moves such as the dragon punch and hadouken. Needless to say, the worms can commit kamikaze too, which is a suicide attack. There are also bonuses that come in the form of crates that fall from the sky. The game is also turn-based so there is unfairness to those who will take their turn last because their worms might be dead even before its first move. Overall, it nice and fun to play with.

Storyline (n/a): This game's has no storyline so let's skip it from the point system.

Graphics/Sounds (8 pts): This game has nice graphics. The weapons and the effects are presented nicely. Not to mention that the background is also nice. Everything is appealing to the eyes. For the sound effects, the worms has lots of different voice types and they are fun to experiment with. The sound effects of the weapon fire and the explosions are almost life like and they add to the excitement of the game.

Replay Value (10 pts): The re-play value of this game is very good. You can always play and try different weapons and different land topography to test your wits and abilities against a stupid, an average, or an intelligent computer opponent. Not to mention, you can duke it out with your friend in team battles. You enjoy every second of game time and trust me, you'll ask for more!

This game is one of the most innovative, fun and strategic games ever to appear for the PC. Therefore, I highly suggest that you buy this game to experience fun at another level. So, what are you waiting for. But it now!

Reviewer's Score: 9/10, Originally Posted: 01/07/01, Updated 01/07/01