SummaryIn Worms: A Space Oddity, players enjoy the ultimate blend of classic Worms game modes and re-invented single-player missions, as well as multiplayer modes that include a host of all-new party games and even more customization options. The game takes advantage of the Wii’s intuitive controls, on-screen hints and the redesigned interface with an i... Read More
Rated E +10for Everyone +10
Developer:Team17
Worms: A Space Oddity
Wii
Released On:
Mar 18, 2008
Metascore
Mixed or Average
64
User score
Generally Unfavorable
3.8
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Mixed or Average
64
15% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
69% Mixed
18 Reviews
18 Reviews
15% Negative
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
83
The space theme could've been carried further, and the weapons need way more originality, but that doesn't stop A Space Oddity from being one of the most refreshing Worms in quite some time.
72
This is, in most areas, a brilliant Worms game with great gameplay mechanics, new weapons and nice visuals. But without online it's simply inferior to its DS counterparts. [Apr 2008, p.86]
70
Continues crawling forward in the same vein as its predecessors, and it does very well for itself in the Wii.
66
Worse still is the complete lack of online play. Why are Wii gamers constantly gipped of this mode? [Issue#21, p.72]
60
Space Oddity is worth a look for the fantastic implementation of motion controls. It is great to see they nailed the core control and gameplay mechanics but it was disappointing to see some basic things such as the visuals and worthless modes fell through the cracks.
50
A distinctly average Worms game that will likely only be tolerated by exactly the opposite audience it hopes to enthral. [Apr 2008, p.114]
40
It's one thing to churn out the same game ten years after it was made. It's another to churn out an inferior version and charge people full whack for it.
User score
Generally Unfavorable
3.8
0% Positive
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3 Ratings
Jul 2, 2012
1
Worst game in the Worms franchise, and hands down one of the worst games I've ever played. I really liked Worms Armageddon and the Worms game on XBLA. They're simple, fun, require a bit of strategy, and have cool weapons that you can use to blow up your friends' worms. This game on the Wii however has some of the worst controls and mechanical issues I've ever seen. For whatever reason a team can now only have three worms, team names aren't a feature, very limited weapon selection, no online gameplay. But really more than anything it was the bad controls, it renders the game hardly playable. I only paid $4.50 for a used copy of this game and I had to return it almost immediately it was such a waste of my money. Seriously avoid this game. You'll a million times more fun skipping stones or babysitting your neighbor's dog.
