Worms W.M.D Mobilize Review (Android)

by Jim Smale · April 21, 2023

For this Worms W.M.D Mobilize Review, we welcome the worms back in their most destructive game yet but on the mobile. With a gorgeous, hand-drawn 2D look, brand new weapons, the introduction of crafting, vehicles, and buildings plus the return of some much-loved classic weapons and gameplay, Worms W.M.D is the best Worms handheld experience ever.

Worms W.M.D Mobilize Review Pros:

Beautiful cartoon-like graphics.
3.2GB download size.
Google Play achievements.
Graphics preset option.
Really well done animations, You can see your worm change hats mid-game depending on weapon choice.
Classic worms gameplay. Take on a team or many teams of worms and wipe them out in any way possible.
Fast loading times.
The training section is a collection of small tutorial-style missions where you can pick up the basics or learn the more advanced options available to you in combat.
How to play guide if you just prefer a quick text base manual.
Excellent fit for the mobile.
Single-player options: Tutorial, Campaign, Challenge, and bonus missions. Bonus missions unlock once you find hidden wanted posters in particular levels.
The campaign has one main objective with three bonus optional side missions. Get all four for a gold star and earn unlocks faster.
Multiplayer options: Local (can add AI), Ranked 1V1, Unranked, Quick game, and browse games. For all options, you can choose to join a room or host your own and set the game options.
Controls have been tightened up and updated, Double jump for example is a lot easier to pull off now.
Full team customization: You can name your team, Individual worms, and then set dances, Hats, and tombstones. You unlock new ones by leveling up your account.
Earn exp as it were by playing the game. You have a small bar bottom left that every time you max it you get a new item for your team. Some are tied to normal p[lay and some are earned just from online play.
Huge selection of preset worm options for voice including old favorites. I mean they have a farmer one that fits us Bristolians perfectly so Kudos there. You also have music to have to play when you win.
The voice work again is top-notch and hilarious.
Online leaderboards.
New weapons including returning classics are in the game but the big thing is you have vehicles! I mean there is a tank, Helicopter, and even a mech! All control and work perfectly in the game. Notable additions also include mounted sniper rifles and automatic rifle spots.
You can go into buildings.
Action replays of particularly great kills.
Fast loading times.
AI has improved a lot and yes they are still cheap at times but when you play a low-level team of AI they will be crap.
Challenging but rewarding gameplay.
The time between turns is a lot faster and AI actions are also a lot faster.
Plays in landscape mode.
Easy to learn game thanks to simple controls and welcoming gameplay.
Full-level destruction is still there. You also get a cool thing where the picture of the level is in the background so you can see what has been blown up.
Crafting is now in the game. Collect items in the level and use them to craft new weapons. It’s a nice addition that makes the game a lot more strategic as it takes a turn or so to craft the weapon.
You have full control of the camera and can zoom in and out at will.
30 Levels in the lengthy campaign.
Multiplayer and quick match offline allow you to use the level generator where you can type anything into it and get a level. But you can also choose them, If buildings will be in it and size.
Local match game modes.
Can edit the controls by placing and resizing every single button and direction.

Worms W.M.D Mobilize Review Cons:

AI can still be a little cheap.
Worm placement can be a bit unfair at times.
Crafting is good but sometimes you feel it’s not needed and you want to turn it off and just go straight old school.
You don’t like worms.
The thought of a worm operating a tank scares the absolute bejeebus out of you.

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