Worms Armageddon Anniversary Edition, An Oh Oh Review!

Get ready for a nostalgic trip down memory lane as we explore the exciting new features of this beloved game.

If there's a game that can bring people together, destroy friendships, and make you question your own intelligence while trying to calculate the trajectory of a grenade at a 32-degree angle, it's certainly Worms Armageddon.

Twenty-five years after the worms first emerged, we get the Anniversary Edition – a release that tries to be both a celebration of its proud past and a gift to a new generation of players. More than just a game, Worms Armageddon is a community where players come together to share laughter, frustration, and unforgettable moments. Honestly, it's an understatement to say it succeeds on both fronts.

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Worms Armageddon's Enduring Legacy

For those who may not have grown up on Pentium II machines and shareware disks from the late 1990s, Worms Armageddon was the gold standard of turn-based entertainment. Released in 1999, it quickly became synonymous with multiplayer couch gaming. One computer, a few friends, a bunch of beer (or juice, depending on age), and endless nights of tactical one-upmanship. This enduring legacy is a testament to the game's timeless appeal and its ability to bring people together.

 The worms were hilariously stupid, the weapons absurdly illogical, and the possibilities for combination endless. The Anniversary Edition tries to preserve that magic while offering enough new content to justify its existence in an era where battle royale is the standard.

The first thing that stands out is that the graphics have received a complete HD treatment. But not the sterile kind, where everything looks polished but loses its soul; instead, it's a carefully crafted upgrade. The worm sprites now have smooth animations, the weapons look vivid, and the maps retain that distinctive hand-drawn look that makes them timeless. There's no 3D nonsense that killed Worms 3D and similar experiments. Here, Team17 has smartly returned to its roots, with modern resolution and subtle visual touches that will bring a smile to old-timers' faces and show kids that worms can look charming even in 2025.

Weapons of Worms Destruction

What actually makes Worms Armageddon tick is its arsenal. The Anniversary Edition hasn't just retained it but improved upon it. The old classics are here – the Holy Hand Grenade with its legendary "Hallelujah" sound, the Banana Bomb that still makes everyone stand up and pray to the RNG gods, Sheep and Super Sheep that defy the laws of physics. 

And then there's the ever-underrated Baseball Bat, which is the most efficient tool for sending someone into the water. New additions include weapons inspired by later Worms games, but they're balanced so as not to disrupt the game's harmony. Overall, the feel is the same as before. There's no perfect plan; everything depends on how steady your hand is and how much you're willing to risk.

The gameplay mechanics remain the classic turn-based kind that we fondly remember. Each turn lasts about thirty seconds, with options to move, use one weapon, and possibly lay mines. One wrong calculation and you're swimming with the fishes, giving your opponent the upper hand. This mix of simplicity and complexity is what makes Worms brilliant. It engages players in a strategic battle where every move counts, and a game can last five minutes if everyone is frantically throwing explosives or an hour if it turns into a war of attrition where every drop of Jetpack fuel counts.

Worms Armageddon Evolved: New Features and Improvements

The Anniversary Edition has introduced several new modes that further refresh the formula. Online support is now robust, with dedicated servers and rankings, meaning you're no longer limited to local matches. For veterans, there are Challenge mode missions that range from specific tasks like "kill all enemies using only sheep" to survival challenges where waves of enemies keep coming. 

It's not all perfect, of course; matchmaking can take a while, and balancing new weapons sometimes feels shaky. The feeling when you suddenly land a perfect Banana Bomb and wipe out half the enemy team is priceless.

The sound has also remained faithful to the original but with a modern twist. The worms still have hilarious voices (you can choose between classic English, Spanish, or even wholly bizarre accents), and the music is mixed so it doesn't interfere with the action while still retaining that recognizable dose of caricatural humor. Best of all, the developers have added even more voice packs, including homages to some pop culture phenomena. If your worm says "This is the way" while throwing dynamite, know that it's intentional. We listened to it all using our XP-Panther Plasma headset, "This Is True"!

The Essence of Worms Armageddon

The campaign, while still more of a training ground for multiplayer, has received additional missions. This is a great move, as it allows younger players to learn the basics through fun and increasingly challenging missions. Veterans might find it too easy, but trust me, the later levels can be brutally demanding.

As for the community aspect, this is where the Anniversary Edition shines. Team17 has consciously decided to embrace the modding scene, providing tools for creating custom maps and even modifying weapons. This is a move that promises a long life for this title, because whenever you think you've seen it all, someone will upload a map shaped like Yoda or Batman, and the match will immediately become hilarious.

What's most important is that Worms Armageddon Anniversary Edition manages to recapture the 'just one more game' feeling. This is the magic that keeps you up until 3 AM, yelling at the screen with your friends as the Banana Bomb explodes and half the map goes flying. It's that feeling when you're about to call it a night, but then someone suggests 'one more game' and suddenly, it's dawn. This is something no modern 'serious' multiplayer game can offer.

In Conclusion

Is everything perfect? 

Of course not. The camera can get chaotic, especially when the action becomes too intense. Some new weapons feel more like gimmicks than viable options, and the online system can still be frustrating when matching veterans with beginners. All this fades in comparison to the fact that Team17 has returned to its roots and managed to modernize one of the most beloved games ever without destroying its core.

When everything is summed up and the sleepless nights are accounted for, Worms Armageddon Anniversary Edition is the best possible gift to fans of the series. It's both a time machine and proof that quality gameplay never gets old. If you grew up with Worms, this edition is like reuniting with an old friend who hasn't changed. The guy is still crazy, still spouting nonsense, but now he's wearing a new suit and is ready for another round of unforgettable memories. If you're a younger player, this is the best introduction to the world of worms, grenades, and utterly unpredictable physics.

Worms are always in style, it's inevitable! This is the real old-school fun that can't be beat. The Worms franchise is the definition of an evergreen game, and if you think you're good at math and can handle the moments that only this game can provide without killing your friend in hot seat mode, don't pass up on this title.

Rating: 9.8/10. 

The game got this grade because it successfully modernized a classic while retaining its original charm and humor.

Recommended age: 10 and up. 

I recommend this game to kids aged 10 and up because it's a fun, strategic game that requires some math skills and teamwork, but the humor and cartoon-style violence make it suitable for younger players.