Worms W.M.D

 Xbox One
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
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  1. Hobby Consolas
    Aug 22, 2016
    74
    A step in the right direction for the franchise. A good mixture of classical gameplay and clever innovations. On the down side, the frame rate is awfully inconsistent and we miss some customizing options.
  2. GameSpew
    Aug 31, 2016
    70
    The vehicles radically change the gameplay but are in keeping with the outrageous power and unpredictability of Worms combat.
  3. We Got This Covered
    Aug 23, 2016
    70
    Team 17 have done a good job of breathing a bit of new life into the franchise with Worms WMD and while it isn’t perfect, it’s a good way to reignite some old friendly rivalries with a pal or two.
  5. God is a Geek
    Aug 23, 2016
    70
    The same old Worms gameplay you’ve seen many times before, with bolder animations, new weapons and added vehicles.
  6. Xbox Achievements
    Aug 22, 2016
    70
    A worthy continuation of the Worms franchise, a nice return to form after deviating to 3D for a few years. Worms W.M.D gets everything right from a mechanical standpoint, but we can't help but feel a few of the design choices were unnecessary. The big new additions are hit and miss, but in the middle of all the fluff there's a solid, very playable game - especially if you're into couch co-op/multiplayer.
  7. Destructoid
    Aug 22, 2016
    70
    If you've skipped over the last few Worms games but pine for the nostalgic feeling of ripping apart cute little critters across a gigantic map with precision bank shots, you'll be able to relive those memories here. Especially so if you love Armageddon, which this one is trying hard to emulate.
  8. Critical Hit
    Sep 13, 2016
    65
    I mean…it’s Worms. If you feel like paying full price for this latest entry because you happen to have a filthy love for watching the little fellas massacre each other then you’re sorted. If you’re wondering if you should stick to any of the other 20-odd Worms games that you already own, then Worms W.M.D isn’t going to change your mind easily.
  9. IGN Sweden
    Aug 24, 2016
    65
    Worms W.M.D. is a good party game, for when you have friends over and you want a game to play together from the couch.
  10. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Sep 26, 2016
    60
    Has pacing issues, but there's a reason it's been a party favourite for the last 21 years. [Oct 2016, p.97]
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  11. ICXM
    Aug 26, 2016
    60
    While this addition includes vehicles and crafting elements, Worms W.M.D is near identical to the same twenty-one-year-old formula that Team 17 have been chugging out since the 90s. I was expecting more changes but they’re on the right track.

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#86 Best Xbox One Game of 2016

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. tomren123
    Jun 10, 2022
    8
    Amazing worms game with everything you would expect. The crafting and the vehicles change things up and make it interesting. I only wish thereAmazing worms game with everything you would expect. The crafting and the vehicles change things up and make it interesting. I only wish there were more achievements, for example I got an achievement for completing all campaign and dlc levels but wish there was one for getting a gold star in all those levels.… Full Review »
  2. GamesXtreme
    Aug 31, 2016
    9
    Worms: WMD is Worms as it should be, fast, fun, diabolically evil (AI matches are great) and loads of fun on your own. It really comes aliveWorms: WMD is Worms as it should be, fast, fun, diabolically evil (AI matches are great) and loads of fun on your own. It really comes alive when you play with friends, with, or against the A.I. The new weapons, vehicles, buildings, and emplacements change the game fundamentally and for the better. It's huge fun, and launching an ambush from inside a building with a rocket launcher, or exploding sheep never gets old.

    WMD going back to hand-drawn, hand-animated 2D graphics means that the game looks and plays really well. It's a solid frame-rate throughout and the levels of detail on everything is just gorgeous. The worms have huge amounts of character, reacting to the slightest danger with comical levels of fear.

    It's what Worms has been, and always should be.

    I'm reminded of the times I've had with the old PC game Scorch (or Scorched Earth), and the fun I had just blowing up little tanks. Only this time, it's little worms again.

    Welcome back Worms, you've been missed!    … Full Review »
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