Worms 3D

 GameCube
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 23
  3. Negative: 3 out of 23
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  1. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    73
    While the fantastic Worms formula stays intact here, it becomes infinitely more difficult to gauge distances, wind, and all that in 3D. For that reason alone, I can't recommend this one over its 2D predecessors. [Apr 2004, p.116]
  2. Nintendo Power
    72
    The game is every bit as charming and addictive as its predecessors. [May 2004, p.120]
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  3. Edge Magazine
    70
    Singleplayer is weak - despite well-worked tutorial and mission modes it always feels like target practice for combat with friends - and the lack of online support disappoints. But despite a potentially hazardous dimensional switch, it remains as appealing a way of antagonising your friends as ever. [Dec 2003, p.108]
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  5. IGN
    70
    I think I prefer the 2D battlefield to the 3D one just because it seems to be all around more intuitive.
  6. Play Magazine
    67
    Use of certain weapons and locomotion across the map can be cumbersome, and the game just doesn't have that same pendulum energy of before in the fights. [Apr 2004, p.64]
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  7. Nintendophiles
    64
    The hit or miss of long-range weapons is a back breaker, especially in the single player against a computer opponent that knows how to judge everything perfectly.
  8. Cheat Code Central
    60
    There are some technical bugs, specifically the camera angles and perspectives, that spoil some of the fun but overall Worms 3D is in the ballpark - even if it's just standing in line to use the washroom.
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  9. GMR Magazine
    50
    If you dig its goofy sense of humor, or if you're a fan of previous Worms games, you might find something to like once you get past the 3D-induced flaws.

Awards & Rankings

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#53 Best GameCube Game of 2004
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#19 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2004

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21
  1. E_Hero_Killjoy
    Apr 22, 2011
    6
    The game had so much potential, with a variety of crazy weapons and lots of customizable parts. However they can't make up for the fact thatThe game had so much potential, with a variety of crazy weapons and lots of customizable parts. However they can't make up for the fact that this game is just frustrating. The controls just don't work, its very much about trial and error, which while that can be expected it should not be as large a part of the game as it is.… Full Review »
  2. DallasP.
    Jan 22, 2008
    7
    The camera takes getting used to and it crashed on me a couple times but otherwise very fun. I'm a fan of Worms World Party and while The camera takes getting used to and it crashed on me a couple times but otherwise very fun. I'm a fan of Worms World Party and while this isn't quite as fun as that, it's still enjoyable, especially in two player mode. I did miss not being able to tunnel but that's life. If you like the Worms games, it is worth checking out.… Full Review »
  3. BrendanC.
    Mar 29, 2007
    1
    I think it is the worst game I ever played. I'm going to be blunt, it's just a stupid game. I can't get past how annoying the I think it is the worst game I ever played. I'm going to be blunt, it's just a stupid game. I can't get past how annoying the stupidity of all the characters are. All their stupid sounds they make and even the way they look makes me want to kill myself. I honestly don't know how people can actually take this pitiful excuse for a game seriously.… Full Review »
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