Worms: Battle Islands

 PSP
  • Publisher: Team17
  • Release Date: Nov 22, 2010
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Feb 3, 2011
    80
    Great value. [Feb 2011, p.103]
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  2. Play UK
    Jan 24, 2011
    80
    Personally, we love Team17's game, but the concept is starting to grate a little now. [Issue#201, p.99]
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  3. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    Jan 18, 2011
    80
    It's the small touches that make a difference. [Feb 2011, p.87]
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  5. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Dec 17, 2010
    80
    Overall, Team17 took what is great about the Worms games and further refined it, something that is becoming increasingly harder to do with each iteration.
  6. Cheat Code Central
    Dec 17, 2010
    76
    This is the same Worms we've been playing for a decade, and that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Awards & Rankings

27
#27 Best PSP Game of 2010
37
#37 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2010

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. TheQuietGamer
    Apr 26, 2014
    4
    One of those titles that gives the PSP it's bad name. The controls, level-design, and overall gameplay are just poorly designed. At no pointOne of those titles that gives the PSP it's bad name. The controls, level-design, and overall gameplay are just poorly designed. At no point did I ever have any fun with it. Admittedly this style of gameplay has never appealed to me. I've experienced numerous versions of this game on various free-to-play flash game websites. Unfortunately this PSP version brings nothing new or interesting to the table. It's just an overall bad strategy game. I highly recommend you don't play it.… Full Review »
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