Worms 3D - Upgraded, Demonstrated, Previewed

Thanks to Eurogamer for their first impressions of Worms 3D, as Team 17's 2D turn-based strategy classic gets Sega-published and updated into the third dimension. The article suggest that "...we couldn't really see how the move to 3D would bring with it much in the way of 'improvements'", but ends up addicted, and "surprised at just how timeless the Worms formula appears to be." Blue's News reveals that a demo for Worms 3D is now out, possibly leaked early, but downloadable from Gamer's Hell, 3D Gamers, and BitTorrent via GameTab, and for those of you still digging the original 2D version, it seems the Asian-only Online Worms has 3 million Beta testers in China.

Comments

Re:Hopefully not another sellout

[Textbook Error]

Thankfully it looks like T17 felt the same way - this is much more like a traditional Worms games than the bizarre spin-offs.

Re:Hopefully not another sellout

[nickos]

The best version of course was Worms: The Director's Cut, which only came out on AGA Amigas (A1200 and A4000), and was probably the last big game to come out on that platform. That said, it was the ultimate version with loads of cool new weapons and silky smooth quarter pixel scrolling. Mmm - custom chips...

Re:Look again

[Siener]

Back in the day (at univesity) we had lots of custom rules. We quickly threw out guided missiles and air strikes - not enough skill involved. We also usually allowed only 3 shots with the rope per turn.

We also played custom games - my favorite was just bazookas and grenades - with a 10 sec time limit. You'll be amazed how easy it is to blow yourself up if you have to rush your turn.

All said I think Worms is one of the all time best multiplayer games - even if everyone plays on the same computer. It's also a great spectator game.