Worms: Blowing Up Buildings
Worms Forts: Under Siege is yet another game where a bunch of homicidal worms blow the ever living crap out of each other using a ridiculous arsenal of various explosives. This Worms game, however, has a twist. Not only are the worms throwing explosives at each other, but now they’re blowing up their homes as well. Worms Forts: Under Siege brings in a whole new game play by introducing forts for the worms to launch attacks from.

Graphics: 3
Despite the fact that this is the second Worms game to be in 3D, it seems there is no improvement in the graphics. Worms Forts:: Under Siege was released around the end of the Xbox’s lifespan, yet it still looks like a relic from the Play Station or Nintendo 64. The game’s saving grace is the collection of weapons. The weapons are really well designed despite their crude appearance. The graphics on this game could definitely use some improvement.

Sound: 4
While it is an improvement on the graphics, the sound doesn’t present much more to the game. Sure, the explosions are nice. The worms can say funny things every once in a while. Except when it comes down to it, that’s really about it. There’s nothing else that’s particularly interesting about the sound in this game.

Addictiveness: 7
Worms Forts: Under Siege does have some interesting game play involved. The primary goal in the game is to use your various guns, bombs, and sweet old ladies to destroy your opponent’s worms and fort. Whether you play a simple versus game with a friend, or a one on one on one on one with low gravity and maximum ammunition, Worms Forts can provide fun gameplay for some time. After a while it can get somewhat monotonous, but there’s nothing quite like strapping an explosive to a hippo and crashing it into a hospital. That makes sense in context. I swear.

Story: 3
The little bit of story that exists in Worms Forts is just used to set the stage for whatever explosions you’re going to be creating once the game begins. The Campaign consists of four different storylines, each one based on a different historical civilization (Greek, Roman, Oriental, and Medieval). The worms often take the places of notable people during these eras, and promptly use high powered explosives to do what they need to do. The story serves more to explain the setting than actually tell a story or give the game meaning.

Depth: 4
There are two main modes of play. The first mode of play would be the missions, in which you have to complete a specific goal. The other mode of play is multiplayer, where you play against your friends or AI in an attempt to destroy each other’s worms and forts. This is the full extent of the gameplay. You are allowed to modify the match settings in multiplayer, but your control is somewhat limited. The only other notable feature is an encyclopedia about the Worms universe that you can unlock pages for, despite the fact that you’re never going to read it.

Difficulty: 6
At its most basic, Worms is easy to learn and understand. You point weapon, and you shoot weapon. Once you get into the game however, you will meet several challenges along your way. First of all, you have to figure out how to actually aim most of the weapons. Some are intuitive with the point-and-fire system, but many are more difficult to use. These weapons use an artillery style firing mechanism, meaning you have to calculate the arc you’re firing at and how much power you’re using, also taking into account the distance of your target and the wind speed at the time. Once you master the weapons firing, however, the game becomes much easier.

Overall: 5
Worms Forts: Under Siege is a simple game with a simple premise. There is no over thinking this one. Each game comes down to who has the bigger bombs. Features in the game are limited and its design is less than perfect. With that said, the game is still a fun game at times. There is nothing more satisfying than landing your explosive fridge right up against your opponent’s fort. Sometimes simplicity isn’t a bad thing. Don’t go out of your way for this game, but if you get a chance to play it then give it a shot!

  Graphics 3   Sound 4   Addictive 7   Depth 4   Story 3   Difficulty 6

Since history began, castles have provided the backdrop to some of the most dramatic battles of all time... and in Worms Forts: Under Siege, now it’s your turn to take part in your own epic struggle, pitting fort against fort, worm against worm, and Catapult against Trojan Donkey!

With mayhem the likes of which have never been seen in a Worms game, step up to play Worms Forts: Under Siege!...

"Worms Forts: Under Siege" puts you in command of a crack team of up to four fort-dwelling worms. Set in the cartoon environments that will be familiar to previous "Worms" players, you direct your four strong worm garrison to quickly construct defences to maximize your strategic advantage; expand your castle so as to seize valuable victory locations and of course, build massively destructive weapons to destroy your opponents' fortifications!

Test yourself against the single player game by battling through the 20 missions... And when you've finished that, take on up to four of your friends in the frenzy of destruction that is fort vs. fort mode.

"Worms Forts: Under Siege" uniquely combines buildings and siege weapons with the dark and zany humour you have come to expect in the "Worms" universe, in true 3D battles. This is not a normal strategy game - the emphasis is firmly on console: its immediate, it's fast and it's also furious! It's a race against time to destroy your opponent first before he destroys you!

What does Worms Forts: Under Siege have in store? Check out these great game features:

• Hot seat play - up to four players can play on one console...

• Game-play mechanics based on the same skill and cunning that made Worms a hit. Judge shot power and trajectory to make your enemies pay the ultimate price for opposing you.

• Massive weapons and massive destruction! Catapults, cannons, giant crossbows, bows and arrows, flaming oil, rocket launchers, artillery fire, air strikes, napalm... even nuclear strikes!

• Build your own castle: ramparts, towers, walls, citadels and keeps. But be careful: different buildings give you different special powers and weapons. Choose poorly and you may find yourself behind in the arms race.

• Deformable 3D fortifications! You want to blow craters in your enemy's castle? Then take aim and do it, and watch it crumble before your very eyes!

• Travel the world and through time by taking on the historically-set single player missions. From Ancient Egypt to The might of the Roman Empire!

• Consider your strategy: do you expand to seize territory and valuable resources, repair damage, or concentrate on upgrading your technology?

• Beat the clock, constructing castle walls and fortifications, taking aim and firing and choosing your strategy as the seconds tick away. Can you handle the pressure?

• Un-lockable features as missions are completed: new weapons, new building components, new environments, and new fort styles.

• A package with more destruction, action, strategy, laughs and fun than you can shake a large and unfeasibly sinister stick at!

By now we suppose you're wondering what sets Worms Forts: Under Siege apart from previous Worms titles. Take a look at these great new game features:

• Buildings, buildings and more buildings! Never before in a Worms game has the player been able to actually add land to the playing area. A myriad of different building types gives the player the power to adopt a wide variety of strategies and gameplay styles.

• Outrageous: Massive weaponry! Okay, so we've had destruction in previous titles, but nothing like this. Siege weaponry, giant catapults, huge howitzers and even frozen ferrets... Its how many animals became extinct, so don't tell the WWF.

• Parody: Historically placed themes and environments provide ample opportunity to parody such epochs as Egyptian and Medieval times.

• Resource management. Something completely new, the player must consider carefully where they're going to build in order to gain the maximum benefit from the resources on the map.

• Added strategic elements: do you build quickly to grab the resources on the map, or construct your fortifications at a more considered pace to prevent having your "supply lines" cut? The possibility of buildings becoming isolated makes for some interesting tactical decisions.

• It's a Worms game, but for once, the emphasis isn't on the little blighters. Despite featuring worms, the real emphasis of the game is on the buildings: it's impossible to play without constructing your own buildings and destroying those of your opponent.

• Story led single player game with a campaign that is divided into historical epochs.

Overall 5    Graphics 3    Sound 4    Addictive 7    Story 3    Depth 4    Difficulty 6

Worms: Blowing Up Buildings   Thebiguglyalien
Worms Forts: Under Siege is yet another game where a bunch of homicidal worms blow the ever living c...
  Graphics 3   Sound 4   Addictive 7   Story 3   Depth 4   Difficulty 6
      Review Rating: 4/5     Submitted: 01-04-15     Review Replies: 2

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