Worms
Developer	Team17
Publishers	Microsoft Game Studios (X360) Team17
Series	Worms
Platforms	Xbox 360 PlayStation 3[2] iOS[3]
Release	Xbox 360 WW: March 7, 2007 PlayStation 3 NA: March 26, 2009[2] EU: April 9, 2009[1] iOS WW: July 11, 2009
Genres	Artillery,strategy
Modes	Single-player,multiplayer

Worms is anartilleryturn-based tactics video game developed byTeam17 and published byMicrosoft Game Studios for theXbox 360. Team17 released the game for thePlayStation 3 andiOS platforms. The game is largely aport of 2006'sWorms: Open Warfare.^[4][5]

Players control a small platoon of worms across a deformable landscape, battling computer or player controlled teams. The game features bright and humorous cartoon-style animation and a varied arsenal of weapons. Full voice communication is also available among the players of the game. The game includes a tutorial, single-player challenges, and competitive multiplayer for up to four teams either online or offline.

There is also a Quick Start option (choice of Beginner, Intermediate or Pro, uses default schemes and teams). If the player wanted to play a custom singleplayer game, they have to select multiplayer and then create a local game with AI opponents.

The time it takes to complete a challenge is saved and the best times are displayed on a leaderboard.

Multiplayer features competitive play for up to four teams. It is compatible for both offline or online play via Xbox Live or PlayStation Network.

The development and release of the Xbox 360 version ofWorms was significantly delayed due to a disagreement during the certification process prior to release, over the requirement of an in-game means of providing opposing player feedback in post-game lobbies.^[6]

Worms received "generally favorable" reviews according to thereview aggregating websiteMetacritic.^[9][10]

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