Worms Crazy Golf
A 2D golf game built on the Worms series framework.
Worms Crazy Golf is a 2011 sports title from Team17. It builds on the core mechanics of the Worms series to create a two-dimensional golf game, following up on the mobile-only *Worms Golf*.
The action takes place on a side-on, 2D playing field, where the objective is to get the ball from the starting point into the hole in as few strokes as possible. Each map also contains coins that can be collected and spent on unlockable items like costumes, clubs, and balls. The field features greenskeeper worms and sheep that explode if the ball hits them, as well as weapon crates that provide perks and utilities. Notably, the game lacks any form of online multiplayer.
Visually, the game takes inspiration from the third generation of 2D *Worms* titles, specifically *Worms 2: Armageddon* and *Worms Reloaded*. To mark the game’s release, a golf-themed terrain style was added to the Windows version of *Worms Reloaded* through an update.
Reviews for *Worms Crazy Golf* were mixed to positive. On Metacritic, it scored 85/100 for iOS and 61/100 for PlayStation 3, while GameRankings gave it 81% and 64% for the same platforms. Keza MacDonald of IGN awarded the iPad version a 9 out of 10, praising its inventive course layouts and humor. GamingLives gave the game an 8 out of 10, criticizing the camera but commending the attractive art style.
Quick Facts
- Title
- Worms Crazy Golf
- Developer
- Team17
- Series
- Worms
- Released
- iOS, Microsoft WindowsWW · October 19, 2011PlayStation 3EU · October 19, 2011 · NA · October 25, 2011Mac OS XWW · December 8, 2011Amazon LunaWW · August 11, 2022
- Genre
- Sports (Golf)
- Platforms
- iOS · Microsoft Windows · PlayStation 3 · Mac OS X · Amazon Luna
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
The game utilizes a side-on two-dimensional playfield, as in the core Worms series. The goal is to putt a ball from the starting point on the map to the hole in as few turns (or strokes) as possible. Coins are collectible on each map and can be used to purchase unlockables including costumes, golf clubs and balls. Greenskeeper worms and sheep on the field can explode when hit by the ball, and weapon crates containing perks and utilities are present. For some reason, the game does not feature online play of any kind.
Aesthetically, the game draws from the third 2D generation of the Worms series, specifically Worms 2: Armageddon and Worms Reloaded. To celebrate the release of Worms Crazy Golf, a golf-themed terrain style was added to the Microsoft Windows version of Worms Reloaded via update.
Reader's Guide
Worms Crazy Golf was met with mixed to positive reviews. It holds Metacritic scores of 85/100 and 61/100 for iOS and the PlayStation 3, and 81% and 64% for iOS and the PlayStation 3 respectively on GameRankings. Keza MacDonald of IGN gave the iPad version a 9 out of 10 score, praising its unique game layouts and humor. GamingLives gave the game an 8 out of 10 score, criticizing its camera but praising its beautiful art style. The game's significance lies in its successful blending of the Worms franchise's signature 2D side-on perspective and explosive humor with golf mechanics, creating a niche sports title that appealed to fans of both genres. Its lack of online play was noted as a notable omission, but the single-player content and unlockable items provided lasting engagement. The addition of a golf-themed terrain style to Worms Reloaded on Windows further cemented its crossover appeal within the series.
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