Worms Revolution Gold Edition

Turn-based artillery battles remain as gloriously chaotic as ever, with small squads of heavily armed worms trading bazookas, grenades, airstrikes, and the series’ famously absurd animal weapons across destructible 2D arenas. Worms Revolution Gold Edition keeps the familiar tactical rhythm of lining up a shot, accounting for wind, and ending a turn hoping your enemies cannot retaliate, while giving the presentation a cleaner 3D look. Its tone is knowingly silly rather than serious, helped by a comedic campaign narration that treats every ridiculous explosion like a wildlife documentary. Under the jokes sits a surprisingly cutthroat strategy game where one bad landing can send an entire team into the water.

Matches revolve around choosing a worm, moving within a limited turn timer, then selecting the right tool for the terrain and situation. Four classes add meaningful team-building choices: Scouts move quickly, Heavies absorb punishment, Soldiers offer a balanced loadout, and Scientists bring healing and support options. Water is no longer just an instant-death boundary; it can flood parts of a map, wash worms from cover, or be drained with specialised utilities, while destructible objects can release fire, poison, or more water. The single-player offering includes a campaign and dedicated puzzle stages that reward careful planning, while local and online multiplayer support up to four players in Deathmatch, Forts, and Classic rulesets.

Its best additions are the environmental systems, which make arenas feel less static than in older entries without abandoning the precise 2D aiming that defines Worms. Extensive cosmetic options let teams gain distinct voices, hats, victory dances, graves, and trinkets, and the level editor provides extra value for players who enjoy making their own battlegrounds. The Gold Edition is especially appealing for groups looking for couch-friendly competition, though the puzzle missions also give solo strategists a worthwhile challenge. Fans of earlier Worms games, or players who enjoy the accessible tactics of games like Angry Birds with much deeper weapon variety, find plenty to enjoy here.