Worms Forts: Under Siege
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Worms Forts: Under Siege is a Worms artillery game, with elements of strategy game
. It was designed by Team17
. Like the most recent Worms game, it is in complete 3D and showcases new features, such as buildings. While the primary method of victory is to destroy the opposing team, an alternative method is to destroy the opposing Stronghold, the most important building in the game. It is the second game in the series to carry both a T rating from the ESRB and a 3+ rating from PEGI.
Note:
The Xbox
version is playable on the Xbox 360
.
The PlayStation 2
version is playable on PlayStation 3
units that have backwards compatibility.
When a wall joins to it, it turns the player's color and another lighthouse lights up nearby which can then be joined too.
ian: The Egyptian story focuses on a worm called Seth
who tries to raise an army of the dead to battle the Pharaoh
.
Greek: The Greek story focuses on the war against Troy
and a worm called Helen.
Oriental: The Oriental focuses on the Mongol
invasions with courses with names beginning with Rise of and Fall of. The last map shows a destroyed Mongol ship - a reference to the tsunami which destroyed the Mongol fleets
Medieval: The Medieval focuses on King Arthur
, and how he became king. The last map is called "Mordred and Morgana
", - a reference to the last battle, in which Arthur was fatally wounded.
Strategy game
A strategy game or strategic game is a game in which the players' uncoerced, and often autonomous decision-making skills have a high significance in determining the outcome...
. It was designed by Team17
Team17
Team17 Software Ltd. is a video game company best known for developing the Worms series of games , but it has made many other games, notably Superfrog and the Alien Breed series. Most of its early releases were on the Amiga home computer system and featured trademark smooth scrolling, and detailed...
. Like the most recent Worms game, it is in complete 3D and showcases new features, such as buildings. While the primary method of victory is to destroy the opposing team, an alternative method is to destroy the opposing Stronghold, the most important building in the game. It is the second game in the series to carry both a T rating from the ESRB and a 3+ rating from PEGI.
Note:
The Xbox
Xbox
The Xbox is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Microsoft. It was released on November 15, 2001 in North America, February 22, 2002 in Japan, and March 14, 2002 in Australia and Europe and is the predecessor to the Xbox 360. It was Microsoft's first foray into the gaming console...
version is playable on the Xbox 360
Xbox 360
The Xbox 360 is the second video game console produced by Microsoft and the successor to the Xbox. The Xbox 360 competes with Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
.
The PlayStation 2
PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...
version is playable on PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3
The is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment and the successor to the PlayStation 2 as part of the PlayStation series. The PlayStation 3 competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
units that have backwards compatibility.
Stronghold
From the Stronghold, the player can slowly build outwards. If the Stronghold is destroyed, the player will lose instantly. The stronghold changes in each map.Tower
The first building that can be constructed. When a player's Worm is atop this structure, it can fire Tier 2 weaponry.Keep
A stronger, more powerful version of the tower. A Worm on this can fire Tier 3 weapons. Requires 2 Victory Locations. It's also displayed on the game's case.Castle
A strong, fortified building. This gives the ability to fire Tier 4 Weapons. Requires 3 Victory Locations.Citadel
An extremely powerful building, almost as strong as the Stronghold itself. Capable of firing the most powerful weapons (Tier 5). Requires 4 Victory Locations.Hospital
A building with twice the longevity of the Tower that allows the option of spawning deceased Worms, with a small amount of health. Requires 2 Victory Locations.Weapon Factory
A small, defenseless building, with half the strength of the Tower. However, it can generate Weapon Crates, making it invaluable in long games. Requires 3 Victory Locations.Science Lab
The Science Lab increases the power of all your weapons by approximately 50% of their original damage each time one is built. Requires 4 Victory LocationsWonder
The Wonder is strong, but defenseless, and is only used as it allows the player who built it to win in two turns (unless it is demolished). Requires 5 Victory Locations. Also, while the player uses the Freeze tool, the Wonder is not affected and remains defenseless.Lighthouse
The lighthouse is used to indirectly connect buildings together during many of the missions.When a wall joins to it, it turns the player's color and another lighthouse lights up nearby which can then be joined too.
Weapons
Worms Forts: Under Siege weapons had to be fired from the forts, but a few could be fired on the ground. The weapons are:| Tier 1: Ground | Tier 2: Tower | Tier 3: Keep | Tier 4: Castle | Tier 5: Citadel | |
| Bazooka Family | Bazooka | Mortar | Siege Onager | Homing Pigeon | Rocket Launcher |
| Grenade Family | Grenade | Cluster Launcher | Chilli Con Carnage | Fridge Launcher | Trebuchet |
| Air Assault Family | Air Strike | Napalm Strike | Mine Strike | Animal Strike^ | Trojan Donkey^ |
| Controllable Family | 50-Stone Canary | Old Woman | Rhino | Super Hippo | Monkey Troop^ |
| God Powers | Electrical Storm | Earthquake | Flood | Nuclear Strike^ | Armageddon^^ |
| Line-of-Sight Family | Fire Punch | Ballista | Minigun | Giant Crossbow | Giant Laser |
- ^ Must be unlocked in the campaigns.
- ^^ Must be unlocked in the deathmatch challenges.
Stories
EgyptEgypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
ian: The Egyptian story focuses on a worm called Seth
Set (mythology)
Set was in Ancient Egyptian religion, a god of the desert, storms, and foreigners. In later myths he was also the god of darkness, and chaos...
who tries to raise an army of the dead to battle the Pharaoh
Pharaoh
Pharaoh is a title used in many modern discussions of the ancient Egyptian rulers of all periods. The title originates in the term "pr-aa" which means "great house" and describes the royal palace...
.
Greek: The Greek story focuses on the war against Troy
Troy
Troy was a city, both factual and legendary, located in northwest Anatolia in what is now Turkey, southeast of the Dardanelles and beside Mount Ida...
and a worm called Helen.
Oriental: The Oriental focuses on the Mongol
Mongols
Mongols ) are a Central-East Asian ethnic group that lives mainly in the countries of Mongolia, China, and Russia. In China, ethnic Mongols can be found mainly in the central north region of China such as Inner Mongolia...
invasions with courses with names beginning with Rise of and Fall of. The last map shows a destroyed Mongol ship - a reference to the tsunami which destroyed the Mongol fleets
Medieval: The Medieval focuses on King Arthur
King Arthur
King Arthur is a legendary British leader of the late 5th and early 6th centuries, who, according to Medieval histories and romances, led the defence of Britain against Saxon invaders in the early 6th century. The details of Arthur's story are mainly composed of folklore and literary invention, and...
, and how he became king. The last map is called "Mordred and Morgana
Morgan le Fay
Morgan le Fay , alternatively known as Morgane, Morgaine, Morgana and other variants, is a powerful sorceress in the Arthurian legend. Early works featuring Morgan do not elaborate her character beyond her role as a fay or magician...
", - a reference to the last battle, in which Arthur was fatally wounded.