Worms: Open Warfare 2

 DS
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Sep 4, 2007
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 35
  3. Negative: 3 out of 35
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  1. BenA.
    Sep 7, 2007
    9
    Having never played a worms game before I didn't know what to expect. I am blown away at the highly addictive and perfectly paced gameplay. The fort mode is an awesome idea, i recommend this to anyone who likes strategy games.
  2. ThomasW.
    Sep 8, 2007
    9
    Very nice game ! So much better than the original Worms released for the DS in 2005... Wi-Fi makes it the perfect Worms game, and all of the mini-games included using perfectly the stylus and blowing into the microphone makes it worth the price.
  3. TonyG.
    Oct 17, 2007
    10
    2 thumbs up, for two tribes! Finally a real deal worms game. This team should have been on the original project, which was a nightmare. This game rightfully should be titled "Worms Done right" For any worms fan contimplating on to purchase this game....get it now before you have to spend more time trying to track down this classic gaming title.
  4. EricM.
    Sep 23, 2007
    10
    Great game and fun to play u get addicted it is better than the old pc versoin and origanl open warfare except the big donkey is just weird.
  5. ZakC.
    Sep 6, 2007
    10
    This is actually the first Worms game I've picked up since playing a demo of World Party for the PC and prior to that the original Directors Cut for the Amiga, and lets just say I'm (if you pardon the expression) blown away at how well executed it is. Two Tribes have done wonders on Team 17's flagship franchise. The campaign mode has just the right difficulty curve for "one This is actually the first Worms game I've picked up since playing a demo of World Party for the PC and prior to that the original Directors Cut for the Amiga, and lets just say I'm (if you pardon the expression) blown away at how well executed it is. Two Tribes have done wonders on Team 17's flagship franchise. The campaign mode has just the right difficulty curve for "one more go", some of the puzzle stages appear to be the work of some sort of sick genius (no bad thing), and the laboratory minigame stages are a lovely touch at giving the DS version that unique feel. But of course that's not what people are buying the game for, it's the online multiplayer. Heck that alone justifies buying the game, in fact I'm willing to put it up there with Mario Kart DS as a must-own wi-fi title.… Expand
  6. BlueFalcon
    Sep 21, 2007
    9
    This is the best worms to be released on any system for a long time. It makes it one of the best games on ds.
  7. Illegalworms
    Nov 26, 2012
    9
    Worms: Open Warfare 2: After 2006's disastrous Open Warfare (the PSP version was good), Team17 had Two Tribes handle this instalment. There are 33 weapons and utilities to use. There is a lot of customisation including the landscape and flag editor. The online is excellent and the laboratory mode is fun. However, you cannot have your own names online. This is because parents don't want aWorms: Open Warfare 2: After 2006's disastrous Open Warfare (the PSP version was good), Team17 had Two Tribes handle this instalment. There are 33 weapons and utilities to use. There is a lot of customisation including the landscape and flag editor. The online is excellent and the laboratory mode is fun. However, you cannot have your own names online. This is because parents don't want a little boy playing against a weirdo because lots of kids have a DS. Verdict: Presentation: 9 - Laboratory mode is fun and online is excellent. Graphics: 8.5 - While the frame rate can nosedive during explosions the textures are high-res and attempt to push the DS. Sound: 9 - Speech banks are really funny. But you'll miss out on Thespian. Gameplay: 9.5 - Perfectly paced and the AI problems from the original Open Warfare are fixed. Lasting Appeal: 9.5 - There is a ton to do here from creating your own landscapes to online play. Overall: 9.5 - Excellent - Two Tribes have done an excellent job with this sequel and every complaint from the original Open Warfare have been addressed.… Expand
  8. Yojimbo2015
    May 27, 2023
    6
    Mildly amusing turn-based combat game that hasn't changed much since its debut in the early days of the 16 BIT consoles.

Awards & Rankings

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#12 Best DS Game of 2007
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#49 Most Discussed DS Game of 2007
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#45 Most Shared DS Game of 2007

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    87
    It's the same old Worms at the core, but it's the franchise at its best. [Sept 2007, p.72]
  2. IGN
    87
    A massive upgrade to the original game, so much so that it really should have been its own brand instead of "Number Two" of the 2005 release.
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  3. Games Master UK
    60
    A solid Worms game but one that's not particularly well tailored to the DS. [Oct 2007, p.84]
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