10-08-2003, 09:00 AM
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Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,060
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Worm World War Will Wow!
What do you get when you cross cool graphics, funny sound effects, wacky gameplay and...uh...worms? You get Worm World Party from Jamdat Mobile!
"Worms World Party is a turn-based strategy game in which you control a squad of military-trained worms that battle each other in a fight for global domination. Annihilate invertebrate opponents using different weapons, tools and utilities until one teams stands (or wriggles) victorious."
Features:
� Two modes -- multiplayer "hot-seat" style or against the computer
� An array of wild and wacky weapons, including super sheep, banana bombs and mole squadrons
� Infinite landscape generation; you never battle on the same terrain twice
� High level of customization, including a left-handed play option and the ability to choose stylus speed and control buttons
� Graphics detail that adjusts to your device
I'm not much of an arcade/adventure game player (I lack even the most basic motor skills), but I installed this one and played it tonight. I've gotta admit, the graphics and humorous sounds and voices had me entertained all evening and should keep even the most veteran gamers enthralled!
You can use the Handango link above to grab a free demo of Worm World Party or buy the full version for $24.95.
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10-08-2003, 10:39 AM
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Sage
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 813
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A few issues with this title such as poor performance on slower devices or the lack of stylus control but otherwise great fun. A mini onscreen map would be a bonus though as the small screen means a bit of scrolling to see what is what. I guess Snails just does some things differently that work pretty well. Oh and it has a habit of crashing out with Illegal Exception errors. Hopefully a revision can address some of these issues.
Still a great title for fans of the genre.
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10-08-2003, 11:20 AM
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Thinker
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 485
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I have enjoyed the game so far, with no crashes. I haven't yet found a way of scrolling the map quickly with the stylus though (the 1-2-3 settings all seem the same), although you can scroll it quickly with the DPAD when targetting an airstrike, so it is capable of quick scrolling.
I did somehow manage to change a setting that made my worms incapable of movement, which was confusing until I discovered what I had done!
Overall, I think it is an impressive port, and highly likely to see my PPC hijacked by the children!
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10-08-2003, 11:29 AM
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Philosopher
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 541
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Overall, I was INCREDIBLY disappointed. No backgrounds, no single player msisions, awful speed, and very crashy. Better off with Snails. Apparently a few people over at PocketGamer share these sentiments.
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10-08-2003, 12:02 PM
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Sage
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 813
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I don't have a problem with the lack of backgrounds, it's the gameplay that is most important. I did find that scrolling speed chane is only noticeable when you stroke the stylus across the screen faster. I guess the settings make the screen more sensitive.
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10-08-2003, 02:04 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 141
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tried both
www.snailsgame.com wins hands-down..
And its cheaper, at only $9.95 (vs 24.95)
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10-08-2003, 02:11 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 485
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I like them both, but I do like the Worms speech, their voices are even tinnier and sillier from the PPC speaker.
Though cries of "I'll get you!" did startle people sitting next to me on the tube.
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10-08-2003, 02:50 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 28
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Demo expired??
I got to play the demo twice before it supposedly "expired", and I didn't even get a chance to complete the games I started :/
If I'm paying the rather steep $24.95 for this game, I'd expect a more substantial demo.
Also very disappointed that there is no Bluetooth multiplayer. This sort of game would be perfect for that sort of thing.
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10-08-2003, 04:22 PM
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Mystic
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,911
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Questions. Would a casual worms fan enjoy this game? And is it worth the $25 for it?
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10-08-2003, 06:26 PM
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Sage
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 813
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by dean_shan
Questions. Would a casual worms fan enjoy this game? And is it worth the $25 for it?
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A casual worms would enjoy it yes. Regarding the money, only you can decide that. I think there are a couple of small issues with it at the moment, at least I can see areas that could be improved but it is a port and still damn fine fun. Try the demo to get an idea.
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Linear Mode
