Team17 Software Ltd. has released
iPhone and iPod touch versions of Worms, one of the world's best known strategy video games. The title is touted as being the first mobile Worms game developed at Team17’s studio “for ultimate authenticity.”
“Bringing a zany mix of iconic, crazy weapons and exhilarating action-strategy, this title will entertain for hours!,” the official Team17 Software report reads. “WORMS for iPhone and iPod touch is an uncompromised console-style edition of the award-winning series that features the classic weapons plus the infamous Holy Hand Grenade, Concrete Donkey and Ninja Rope and takes advantage of the innovative Multi-Touch user interface for this edition,” the company describes its game.
According to the fact sheet, 50 challenges & quick play modes await gamers for the single-player and 4-player hot-seat multiplayer support with random level creation. The game is immediately available for download via the iTunes App Store for the price of $4.99. Worms for iPhone and iPod touch requires Software Update 2.2.1 or later. The game features, as disclosed by Team17 Software, are listed below.
• Authentic WORMS action with crisp audio-visuals akin to previous “High Definition” Team17 console releases.
• 26 Weapons, tools and utilities including classic WORMS weapons & iconic favourites such as the Holy Hand Grenade, Concrete Donkey, Sheep and Ninja Rope!
• 6 great themes with randomly generated levels for unbelievable replay value.
• A range of ten game-play modes offering a range of game styles from traditional, hard-core, explosive, faster paced or deeper strategy.
• Create and name your own Worms. Give them a range of wacky voices & gravestones.
• Unlock new voices and rewards as you play through the single player challenges.
• Innovative Multi-Touch user interface, including pinch to zoom, two-finger scroll, etc.
• iPod music support, play your own music library in game, or enjoy the default music.
• Save game status on quit. This all-new feature automatically saves to the last turn if you exit the application and is great for longer battles. Unique to this version!
• Fully localised in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch & Japanese. Download Worms via iTunes ($4.99)