Worms: Battle Islands

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Worms: Battle Islands lets you command a squad of squiggly worms in tactical turn-based combat. Each round you pick a weapon from a quirky arsenal and send your worm zipping across the landscape to take out enemies. The terrain crumbles under explosive attacks creating new paths and hiding spots. With single player focus and portable play it’s all about careful planning and timing your moves just right. The series has been a staple of strategy gaming for years and this entry keeps the formula simple. Community feedback shows mixed results with a 72% Metacritic score but longtime fans appreciate the streamlined controls and updated visuals. Newcomers might find the learning curve gentle while veterans enjoy the deep weapon customization. The Wii and PSP versions let you play almost anywhere but the lack of multiplayer options limits long term replayability.