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Worms 3D

Fans of the series will no doubt be playing this title for years to come, but assuming that no online patch is released (Team 17 and the publisher, Sega, have sadly taken a laid back approach to the online glitches), it looks like I will have to settle for inviting my real-life friends to join the party. Worms 3D is a title that flourishes offline but falls apart when trying to take it Live; a real disappointment in that respect, but fans of the series will love this title with open arms as the core of the game is very impressive. For a mere $20, however, there is no reason why newcomers and casual fans won't find their money's worth here, either.

Ever since the big jump from 2D to 3D, favorite franchises have been trying to make the transition without sacrificing the core, the heart, of what made their games great in two dimensions. Some have been more successful than others. Thankfully, Team17 seems to have taken a long, hard look at what made Worms the multi-million selling series that it is and put in the effort required to make a quite treacherous (but rewarding) leap to the third dimension.

Despite its draw backs it does stand up on its own as a great game, without comparing it to previous versions, Worms 3D is a masterpiece of comical enjoyment, and the lack of certain things found in the 2D version wouldn't effect anyone that is new to the series. The weapons have also made a successful transition from the previously flat world into the 3D, containing the same devastating effects, both to the land and other worms. The new weapons have also been added without unbalancing the game or making them too strong. All in all, Worms 3D is a must have for fans of the series and defiantly worth a look to fans of turn based strategy looking for something slightly different.

Worms 3D puts in a good effort to introduce a third dimension into the formula without losing the strategy and the silliness that defined the series, but frankly, the 2D Worms games of yore were just better. If you're not concerned about the Worms legacy, you'll find that Worms 3D stands up as a cute, quirky little strategy game with excellent multiplayer capacity. There are worse things you could say about a game, and ultimately, it's good to see that Team 17's nihilistic annelids have survived the transition to 3D without much incident.

Le passage à la 3D ne dénature pas complètement l'oeuvre d'origine mais quelques soucis de gameplay relatifs à cette évolution pourront décourager certains joueurs. L'un dans l'autre, Worms 3D n'innove pas le concept, profite d'une réalisation honorable mais garde heureusement le fun et l'humour de la série. Pari à demi réussi.

If you're hungry for Worms-related mayhem, this game is adequate; but if you want one with all of the fun and none of the fat, leave Worms 3D alone and pick up Worms Armageddon for the PC.

While it's not without its flaws, Worms 3D has the same simple-yet-strategic appeal as its predecessors -- and with the well-implemented Xbox Live support you shouldn't have problems finding opponents. Best of all, it's on sale for under $20; it's a bargain, and one that anyone with Xbox Live or a few friends should snatch up.

Even with its flaws, fans of the Worms games are sure to love this latest addition to the franchise. All of the irreverent charm and style from before are still packed solidly into this title. The multiplayer is phenomenal, and Xbox Live is probably the best online play that the series has ever seen. Although players new to Worms may get frustrated with the controls, if they're willing to tough it out through the initial learning curve, they're not likely to put the game down.

Worms 3D is an easy going, fun game that suffers from some control issues. If aiming and movement felt a bit tighter it would be easy to recommend this game to fans of the series. Turn based strategy buffs should rent this title before making a purchase, or wait to see if improvements are made in Worm Forts Under Siege when it comes out later this month.

Det här är heltenkelt ett Worms som är så dåligt det bara kan bli. Tack och lov är konceptet så lysande i sin grundform att det aldrig blir helt ospelbart. Men i närheten av de gamla goda 2D-varianterna kommer det inte.