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Worms: Battle Islands vs Worms Forts: Under Siege

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Worms: Battle Islands
Worms: Battle IslandsTurn‑based worm warfare with explosive humor and destructible terrain
Worms Forts: Under Siege
Worms Forts: Under SiegeTurn‑based worm warfare meets fortress destruction.
Overview
Description

Worms: Battle Islands brings the classic turn‑based strategy of the Worms series to a modern battlefield, letting players control quirky worms as they fire a wild arsenal of weapons at each other across fully destructible landscapes. The game blends tactical depth with a light‑hearted comedic tone, offering both a single‑player campaign and online multiplayer skirmishes. Each match is a chaotic puzzle of physics and strategy, where terrain deformation and weapon variety create endless tactical possibilities, all wrapped in the series’ signature cartoon charm.

Worms Forts: Under Siege is a turn‑based strategy game where teams of worms battle to demolish enemy strongholds. Built by Team17, the game blends tactical planning with the series' signature humor and cartoonish weapons. Available on PC and PlayStation 2, it supports both single‑player campaigns and split‑screen multiplayer, offering a quirky take on historical siege combat for players of all ages.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Turn-Based Strategy
Turn-Based Strategy
Best for
Fans of tactical, comedic strategy games
Worms fans and casual strategy gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
$19.99
release date
2010-11-22
2004-11-19
Specifications
developer
Team17
Team17
publisher
THQ, Sony Computer Entertainment
Sega
age rating
ESRB E10+
PEGI 3, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
critic score
67/100+68%
40/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep tactical gameplay with turn‑based mechanics
  • Highly interactive, destructible environments
  • Large variety of humorous weapons
  • Both single‑player and online multiplayer modes
  • Deep fortress‑building mechanics
  • Wide variety of whimsical weapons
  • Local split‑screen multiplayer
  • Humorous and family‑friendly presentation
Cons
  • Limited platform availability (PC only)
  • Online matchmaking can be inconsistent
  • Humor may not appeal to all players
  • Outdated graphics by modern standards
  • Limited online multiplayer support
  • Low critic score reflecting mixed reception
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The Verdict

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Worms: Battle Islands offers newer gameplay, higher critic scores, and online multiplayer on PC, while Worms Forts: Under Siege provides split‑screen local play and fortress‑building but with older graphics and lower reviews.

Key differences

  • •Battle Islands supports online multiplayer (up to 8 players) on PC; Forts: Under Siege only offers local split‑screen.
  • •Battle Islands has a higher critic score (67) versus Forts (40), indicating better overall reception.
  • •Forts includes fortress‑building mechanics not present in Battle Islands.
  • •Platform support: Battle Islands is PC‑only; Forts runs on PC and PlayStation 2.
  • •Graphics: Forts is noted as outdated by modern standards; Battle Islands uses newer (2010) visuals.
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Gameplay & fun factor

Battle Islands offers turn‑based worm combat with destructible terrain and 50+ weapons; Forts adds forts but fewer overall gameplay innovations.

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Platform availability

Forts runs on both PC and PlayStation 2, whereas Battle Islands is PC‑only.

Worms Forts: Under Siege

Price & value

Both games cost $19.99, offering comparable monetary cost.

Tie

Multiplayer / co‑op

Battle Islands supports online multiplayer for up to 8 players; Forts only offers local split‑screen for two.

Worms: Battle Islands

Content & replayability

Battle Islands includes a single‑player campaign plus online matches; Forts has a scripted siege campaign but limited online support.

Worms: Battle Islands

Difficulty & accessibility

Forts' ESRB T rating suggests higher age suitability; Battle Islands is E10+, making it more accessible to younger players.

Worms Forts: Under Siege

Graphics & performance

Battle Islands (2010) has newer graphics than Forts, which is described as outdated by modern standards.

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Choose Worms: Battle Islands if…

Players who want online multiplayer, newer graphics, and higher critical reception on PC.

Choose Worms Forts: Under Siege if…

Players who prefer local split‑screen couch play and enjoy fortress‑building, and may have a PS2.

Common questions

Do either of the games support online multiplayer?

Battle Islands supports online multiplayer for up to 8 players; Forts only offers local split‑screen.

Which game has better critical reception?

Battle Islands has a critic score of 67/100, while Forts has 40/100.

Can I play either game on a console?

Forts runs on PlayStation 2 as well as PC; Battle Islands is PC‑only.