Posted August 30, 2007 Today THQ revealed a (exclusive) iteration of the Worms franchise for Wii. - new visual style - intuitive controlls with Wiimote - online multiplayer matches - spring 2008 release date Source: Official THQ press statement via http://www.consolewars.de Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 30, 2007 Awesome! Worms is a great game, here's hoping it's 2D. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 30, 2007 God i hope its 2D, I honestly couldn't stand the 3D itterations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 30, 2007 Awesome! Worms is a great game, here's hoping it's 2D. From the press release: a new visual style that abandons the traditional drawn approach and replaces it with a distinctive style inspired by classic Sci-Fi looks I don't recall the 3D ones having a "drawn" visual style. That sounds more like the 2D ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 30, 2007 Probably they mean the comic look or something. I liked Worms 4 because in 3D tactical gaming is much more sophisticated. I hope for a Worms 4 in a 50s SciFi setting with less of a cartoony look but more dark and serious theme. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 30, 2007 I hope it is 2D aswell. It's not one of those games I would probably go out and buy (not full price anyway) but I imagine it could be fun. I would assume the Wii controls will involve moving the reticle but aiming the remote.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 30, 2007 fantastic a 2d one. Let's hope for gorgeous visuals. Sometimes games should not even try 3d. i mean A 2d sonic game on the wii I would kill for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 30, 2007 ...a new visual style that abandons the traditional drawn approach and replaces it with a distinctive style inspired by classic Sci-Fi looks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 30, 2007 Valid point This better not suck... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 30, 2007 Valid point This better not suck... It's a worst case scenario. My hope is that, being a Wii exclusive, this Worms will be an attempt to tap into the wider demographic of the Wii meaning they revert back to good old 2D. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 30, 2007 The original Worms was my favoutite! 2D and non-cartoon! and great cutscenes!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 30, 2007 This could well be very interesting, if the new style manages to keep the basic pick up and play fun of worms as well as giving us some awesome online fun we could well be looking at a surprisingly big title here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 30, 2007 I hope this has the same basic control of worms, but with IR Pointer aiming, then hold button and do gesture to use the weapon. Some cool gestures would be - Throwing motion for grenades (perhaps speed = power) - Using remote to steer a super sheep - Swing Baseball bat - To "steer" from a parachute - My imagination is a bit short...can't think of much else. Oh, wait: PROD!! Prodding would be even more satisfying with motion controls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 30, 2007 Oh, wait: PROD!! Prodding would be even more satisfying with motion controls. Great idea, the best way to humiliate your opponent :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 30, 2007 Funny how Team17 haven't actually made a new franchise outside of Worms for a decade... Ah well, stick to what they're good at i guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 30, 2007 3D worms was horrible. When I went to trade it in they would only give me 50p for it. Dire, dire game when you consider the greatness of it's roots. If this is just worms 3D with some Sci-Fi backdrops it just proves the developers arn't taking the Wii userbase seriously. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 30, 2007 Didn't team 17 hate the wii? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 30, 2007 haha wat happened with Bomberman there? is he possesed by a Demon or something Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 30, 2007 If it stays exclusive I migth buy it. I hope for 2D, I haven't tried the 3D games but 2D looks more fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 30, 2007 haha wat happened with Bomberman there? is he possesed by a Demon or something question is why is koanmi publishing it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 30, 2007 question is why is koanmi publishing it? Konami are Hudson's parent company (though Hudson do publish most of their games on their own). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 30, 2007 question is why is koanmi anyone publishing it? I fixed that for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 30, 2007 I fixed that for you. I don't get it you crossed it out ha:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 30, 2007 2d confirmed: http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/48712 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 30, 2007 Well then, I think we've just got another great Wii game on our hands . I think I spent 2 years playing worms 2 in my childhood :/. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
