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Worms W.M.D

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2016

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Quick resume

The worms are back in their most destructive game yet. With a gorgeous, hand-drawn 2D look, brand new weapons, the introduction of crafting, vehicles and buildings plus the return of some much-loved classic weapons and gameplay, Worms W.M.D is the best worms experience ever.

Global score

85/100

Genres

Action, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Arcade

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    Pros

    • Classic worms gameplay with modern enhancements
    • Extensive weapon variety and crafting system
    • Vehicles and buildings add strategic depth
    • Strong multiplayer with ranked mode
    • High customization and community content

    Cons

    • Multiplayer population can be low or toxic
    • Some bugs and matchmaking issues reported
    • Price considered high by some players
    • Lack of map editor and some classic modes
    • Controls keybinds can be unintuitive

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have freedom to choose weapons, builds, and playstyles; many customization options and personal strategies."

      Capsule for Monster Hunter: World Monster Hunter: World

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    • Competence

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      4

      "Game requires skillful aiming, strategic planning, and mastery of spells; players report a high skill ceiling and rewarding gameplay."

      Capsule for Wizards Wizards

      "Game requires skillful aiming, strategic use of weapons, vehicles, and crafting; has a high skill ceiling especially in ranked multiplayer."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      4

      "Includes ranked 1v1, multiplayer skirmishes, and community ladders fostering competitive play."

      Capsule for SpellForce 3 Versus Edition SpellForce 3 Versus Edition

      "Includes ranked 1v1 multiplayer and leaderboards; competitive play emphasized in reviews."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players report long-term engagement through nostalgia, repeated playthroughs, and multiplayer sessions."

      Capsule for Rune Classic Rune Classic

      "Players report long sessions, nostalgia-driven repeated play, and habitual multiplayer engagement."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      2

      "Supports local and online multiplayer with friends, enabling cooperative play, but primarily focused on competitive matches rather than teamwork."

      Capsule for Worbital Worbital

      "Supports local and online multiplayer with teams; cooperation possible but many reviews focus on individual skill."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Extensive crafting, base building, weapon customization, and world parameter adjustments encourage player creativity."

      Capsule for ZED ZONE ZED ZONE

      "Strong creativity via weapon crafting, map generation, and customization of teams and hats."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      2

      "Some toxic player behavior and trash talk reported, but also balanced by cooperative and friendly community aspects."

      Capsule for Pavlov Pavlov

      "Some reports of toxic players and trash talk online, but also cooperative and friendly communities."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and social bonding experience, escaping real-life stress."

      Capsule for PICO PARK PICO PARK

      "Players use game for stress relief, nostalgia, and social bonding, escaping real life."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal desire and nostalgia, not obligation."

      Capsule for FINAL FANTASY VII FINAL FANTASY VII

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal desire and nostalgia, not obligation."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Encourages trying new weapon and vehicle combos, exploring mechanics and crafting possibilities."

      Capsule for Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition

      "Encouraged by crafting system, new vehicles, and tactical experimentation."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Exploration of underground layers and map layouts adds some discovery, though maps are somewhat constrained."

      Capsule for Farlanders Farlanders

      "Exploration of new maps and buildings with hidden areas adds discovery elements."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      4

      "High level of avatar and team customization including hats, voices, and skins."

      Capsule for Worms Reloaded Worms Reloaded

      "Extensive avatar customization, hats, voices, and team personalization."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Imaginative setting with anthropomorphic fruit enemies, whimsical weapons, and cartoonish art style."

      Capsule for Juicy Realm Juicy Realm

      "Cartoonish, imaginative setting with whimsical weapons and vehicles."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      3

      "Community and multiplayer interaction valued; players form friendships and enjoy social play."

      Capsule for Clownfield 2042 Clownfield 2042

      "Community and multiplayer social interaction valued by players."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Learning weapon mechanics and combat skills; some players mention steep learning curve and improvement."

      Capsule for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Demo Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Demo

      "Learning curve with weapon mastery, crafting, and multiplayer tactics."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "No physical activity involved; typical sedentary gaming."

      Capsule for Peekaboo Peekaboo

      "No physical activity involved; typical sedentary gaming."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention during turns; gameplay is fast-paced and engaging."

      Capsule for Skulls of the Shogun Skulls of the Shogun

      "Requires focused attention; turn-based but players report engaging gameplay."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      2

      "Social interactions occur mainly through cooperative gameplay and community, but limited direct emotional sharing."

      Capsule for PROJECT: PLAYTIME PROJECT: PLAYTIME

      "Social interactions mainly through multiplayer and community, but limited close emotional sharing."

    • Leadership
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    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Experience points, leveling, and unlockable items provide clear progression."

      Capsule for Storm Chasers Storm Chasers

      "Experience points, unlockables, and crafting system provide progression."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, balancing challenge and flow."

      Capsule for Slipstream Slipstream

      "Players find the game relaxing and fun, balancing challenge and flow."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Enjoyable visual style, sound effects, and humorous animations provide sensory fun."

      Capsule for Ultimate Chicken Horse Ultimate Chicken Horse

      "Enjoyable visual effects, explosions, and humorous animations provide sensory fun."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      3

      "Ranked multiplayer and leaderboards offer social recognition and status."

      Capsule for Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition

      "Ranked multiplayer and leaderboards offer social recognition."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -3

      "Minimal narrative; focus is on gameplay and social interaction rather than story."

      Capsule for Bogos Binted? Bogos Binted?

      "Minimal narrative; focus is on gameplay and multiplayer rather than story."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "High strategic depth with tactical positioning, unit abilities, and resource management."

      Capsule for Age of Fear: The Free World Age of Fear: The Free World

      "High strategic depth with weapon choice, positioning, crafting, and vehicle use."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Some suspense and tension from challenging encounters and risk of failure, but controlled turn-based combat."

      Capsule for Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Manager

      "Tension from turn-based combat, risk of losing worms, and unpredictable outcomes."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      2

      "Generally considered good value especially on sale, though some feel price is high for content."

      Capsule for Cannon Brawl Cannon Brawl

      "Generally considered good value, though some mention price is high but justified by content."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      4

      "Combat and destruction are core gameplay elements with shooting and explosive abilities."

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      "Combat and destruction are core gameplay elements with many explosive weapons."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      3

      "Resource management and avoiding death are important; enemies pose constant threat."

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      "Avoiding death of worms and managing resources like weapons and vehicles is key."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Story.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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