Summary

• Release Year: 2007
• Genres: Strategy
• Platforms: Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable
• Developers: Team17, Two Tribes B.V.
• Publishers: THQ

Worms: Open Warfare 2: Explosive Turn-Based Strategy on the Nintendo DS

Worms: Open Warfare 2 is a turn-based strategy game developed by Team17 and released for the Nintendo DS in 2007. It is the sequel to Worms: Open Warfare, and features a wealth of new content and features, including new single-player and multiplayer modes, customizable teams and weapons, and even a laboratory for wacky experiments.

Gameplay

Worms: Open Warfare 2 retains the core gameplay of the Worms series. Players control a team of up to four worms, taking turns to move around the landscape and attack their opponents with a variety of weapons. The goal is to eliminate all of the opposing worms, either by blowing them up, drowning them, or knocking them off the edge of the map.

New to Open Warfare 2 is the Forts mode, which tasks players with building and defending their own forts. Forts can be constructed using a variety of materials, including wood, metal, and concrete. Players must strategically place their worms and weapons to defend their fort from attack, while also launching attacks on their opponents’ forts.

Another new mode is Race mode, which sees players racing their worms to the finish line. Players must use their weapons and abilities to navigate obstacles and sabotage their opponents, all while trying to be the first to cross the finish line.

Single-Player Campaign

Worms: Open Warfare 2 features a single-player campaign with over 30 missions. The missions are varied and challenging, and offer a great way to learn the ropes of the game. Players will face off against AI opponents in a variety of environments, including forests, deserts, and even outer space.

Multiplayer

Worms: Open Warfare 2 supports multiplayer for up to four players, either locally or online via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. There are a variety of multiplayer modes to choose from, including Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Forts mode, and Race mode.

Customization

One of the great things about Worms: Open Warfare 2 is the ability to customize your team and weapons. Players can choose from a variety of hats, glasses, and other accessories to give their worms a unique look. They can also unlock new weapons and abilities by completing missions and challenges.

Laboratory

The Laboratory is a new feature in Worms: Open Warfare 2 that allows players to experiment with different weapons and physics. There are three types of experiments: Blow, Blast, and Draw.

• Blow: In Blow, players must guide a parachuting worm to the exit by controlling the airflow in the level.
• Blast: In Blast, players must make explosions on screen to blast their worm to the exit.
• Draw: In Draw, players can draw directly onto the landscape to save a worm from being blasted into the water.

The Laboratory is a great way to learn about the game’s physics and experiment with different strategies. It’s also a lot of fun!

Graphics and Sound

Worms: Open Warfare 2 features colorful and cartoonish graphics that are well-suited to the game’s lighthearted tone. The game’s sound effects are also top-notch, with plenty of explosions and wacky sound bites.

Overall

Worms: Open Warfare 2 is an excellent turn-based strategy game that offers a wealth of content and features. The new Forts and Race modes add a lot of variety to the gameplay, and the customization options allow players to create their own unique team of worms. The Laboratory is also a great addition, providing a fun and educational way to experiment with the game’s physics. Overall, Worms: Open Warfare 2 is a must-play for fans of the series and turn-based strategy games in general.

Review Score

8.5/10

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