Worms (video game) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Worms |
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| Composer(s) | Bjørn Lynne |
| Platform(s) | Amiga, Amiga CD32, Game Boy, Sega Genesis, Atari Jaguar, Mac OS, IBM PC compatible (MS-DOS), PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Super NES |
| Release date(s) | Amiga, CD32, Game Boy & Mac
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Worms is a popular video game series where players control teams of little worms. These cartoon worms battle each other using many different and often silly weapons. Even though there are guns and explosions, the game is not very violent because of its funny, cartoon style. The first game in the series was released in 1995.
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About the Game Worms
The main goal in Worms is to defeat the other team of worms. You take turns controlling one worm at a time. Each worm has a certain amount of health. When a worm's health drops to zero, it is knocked out of the game. The last team with worms remaining wins the match.
How to Play
Players choose a weapon from their inventory. They then aim and fire at the enemy worms. The game uses a turn-based system. This means each player gets a short amount of time to move one of their worms and use a weapon.
Weapons and Tools
There are many different weapons in Worms. Some are simple, like the bazooka or grenade. Others are very unique and funny. For example, you can use a "Holy Hand Grenade" or even a "Super Sheep." There are also tools like the blowtorch to dig tunnels.
Game Environments
The battles happen on different landscapes. These landscapes can be destroyed by explosions. This means the battlefield changes as the game goes on. Players must think about how the land will change. They can use this to their advantage or avoid falling into the water.
History of Worms
The first Worms game was created by Andy Davidson. He started working on it as an experiment. It was first made for a Casio graphing calculator. Later, it was developed for the Amiga computer. The game became very popular quickly.
Game Releases
The original Worms game was first released in Europe in 1995. It came out on many different video game consoles and computers. These included the Amiga, Sega Genesis, PlayStation, and PC. Over the years, many new Worms games have been made. They have been released on almost every gaming platform.
Why Worms is Popular
Worms is known for its fun and chaotic gameplay. The cartoon graphics and silly sound effects make it enjoyable for all ages. It is also a great game to play with friends. The simple rules are easy to learn, but mastering the game takes skill. The changing landscapes and wide variety of weapons keep every match exciting.
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Images for kids
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From the Amiga version: A scrapyard themed level, with the player using the blowtorch tool.
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Worms originally began as an amusement experiment by Andy Davidson on a graphing calculator by Casio before moving development on the Amiga.
See also
In Spanish: Worms (videojuego de 1995) para niños
