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Worms Armageddon

Those intrepid invertebrates return with a vengeance in the much-loved Worms Armageddon. It’s a whole new can of worms! It’s hilarious fun that you can enjoy on your own or with all your friends. Worms…

29 January 1999 from $2.74

Worms Armageddon is a platform developed by Infogrames, released 29 January 1999 on PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Dreamcast and Nintendo 64. It currently starts at $2.74 at Gamesplanet. The main story takes about 34 hrs to finish.

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What Worms Armageddon is

Worms Armageddon is a platform game developed by Infogrames and released in 1999. It was published by Acer TWP. It is available on PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Dreamcast, Nintendo 64, PlayStation and PC (Microsoft Windows).

The premise, in the publisher's words

Worms Armageddon is a 1999 turn-based strategy video game developed and published by Team17 as part of the Worms series. It was originally released for the Microsoft Windows operating system, and was later ported to the PlayStation, Dreamcast, Nintendo 64, and Game Boy Color. In the game, the player controls a team of up to eight earthworms tasked with defeating an opposing team using a wide range of weapons at their disposal. The game takes place on a destructible and customizable two-dimensional board and is characterized by cartoonish graphics and a unique brand of humour.
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action, comedy, party and warfare. It supports multiplayer for up to 6 players online, and includes co-op. Local play supports 6 players. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player.

Where it sits in the Worms series

Worms Armageddon is the fifth of 23 entries we hold in the Worms series. It arrived a year after Worms 2. The next entry was Worms Armageddon in 2000.

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How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 34 hrs. At its current cheapest price of $2.74, that works out to about $0.08 per hour of the main story.

What you need to run it

The minimum specification calls for Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD 64x2 or above, 2 GB RAM and Nvidia GeForce 8600GT (256MB), AMD/ATI Radeon HD3650 (256MB), Intel HD3000 or above. At 2GB of RAM, it will run on essentially any working PC — that is below what a budget laptop ships with today. Install size is roughly 2GB.

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What it costs, and where

The cheapest verified price right now is $2.74 at Gamesplanet, 82% below its usual price.

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What it launched against

Worms Armageddon launched on 29 January 1999, within three weeks of Final Fantasy VIII, Super Smash Bros., Syphon Filter and Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri.

Released around the same time: Final Fantasy VIII, Super Smash Bros., Syphon Filter, Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri.

Cheats and codes

We have not confirmed any working cheat codes for Worms Armageddon yet. Rather than reprint a list we have not tested, this section stays empty until one is verified.

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Quick answers

Worms Armageddon — frequently asked questions

When did Worms Armageddon come out?
Worms Armageddon was released on 29 January 1999 for PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Dreamcast, Nintendo 64, PlayStation and PC (Microsoft Windows).
How much does Worms Armageddon cost?
The cheapest current price for Worms Armageddon is $2.74 at Gamesplanet, which is 82% off its usual price. Prices on this page are checked daily.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Worms Armageddon?
At minimum, Worms Armageddon needs Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD 64x2 or above, 2 GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce 8600GT (256MB), AMD/ATI Radeon HD3650 (256MB), Intel HD3000 or above graphics, 2 GB HD space of storage.
How long does it take to beat Worms Armageddon?
The main story of Worms Armageddon takes around 34 hrs.
Is Worms Armageddon worth it?
That depends on what you want from it, so here are the numbers rather than an opinion: the cheapest price we track today is $2.74, and the main story takes about 34 hrs, which works out to $0.08 per hour of play. Our cost-per-hour tool compares that with other games.
Does Worms Armageddon have multiplayer?
Yes. Worms Armageddon supports multiplayer, including co-op for up to 6 players online.
How many GB is Worms Armageddon?
The PC version needs about 2 GB of storage, going by the storage line in the system requirements ("2 GB HD space"). Updates can add to that, and console versions have their own sizes, which are not listed here.

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