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Worms: A Space Oddity | 
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| From: THQ
Category: Video Games
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $34.48
You Save: $5.51 (14%)
New (18) Used (6) from $31.48
Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 3428
Platform: Nintendo Wii
ESRB: Everyone 10+
Media: Video Game
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Nintendo Wii
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 30138
Model: 785138301389
UPC: 785138301389
EAN: 0785138301389
ASIN: B000XJD33Y
Release Date: March 17, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: new, shrinkwrapped - overstock from our NY retail store, was on the shelf so re-wrapped. NEW, disc perfect.
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| Features:
| • | Get closer to Worms than ever before as you launch attacks with a variety of unique gestures with the Wii Remote | | • | With more intuitive controls, and handy on-screen hints, its never been easier to pick up a Worms title and join in the wormy fun | | • | The ultimate blend of classic Worms game modes with a host of all new party games | | • | Experience a reinvented single player experience, multiplayer modes, and even more customization for the most rewarding Worms experience ever | | • | Immerse yourself in 6 all new environments with a whole new visual style as the Worms battle their way home through Space! (Cavernia, Tenticlia, Frostal, Kaputzol, Mechanopolis, Earth) |
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Product Description
Join in on an interplanetary odyssey that's odder than any oddity you can imagine! Retaining the classic turn based gameplay, stylized environments and humor synonymous with the brand, Worms: Wii brings players closer to the game than ever before! Taking advantage of the Wii Remote with a redesigned control scheme, players will launch attacks with unique Worms's weaponry via a wide range of gesture-based maneuvers. Now everyone can join in the all new single and multiplayer experiences of Worms: A Space Oddity, enjoy a host of new Worms party games, and take on friends in classic Worms matches. The more players put into the game, the more they get out! With an all-new visual style, environments, intuitive controls, and even more customization options, it has never been easier to pick up a Worms title and join in the wormy fun!
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 horrible controls June 29, 2008
I love the worms series but this game was simply unplayable. It was hard to tell which worm was which on my 30" TV. The pan and zoom functions were HORRIBLE; sometimes I would throw something and blow myself up just to reset the camera. I love to blow up my friends, especially with exploding sheep, but the controls were so frustrating that I gave up. I was thinking of buying this game but decided to rent it first just in case; I'm so glad I did! It's sad though because I love the series and would have happily spent the money on this game if only the camera controls worked.
even at $32 .. still not worth the price June 12, 2008
Short review from fan of Worms series. Worms are too small .. cannot see worms expressions or weapons details which were part of the fun. Very short list of "weapons". Controls are odd as implemented via Wii controller. Movement of worms is even worse. No online play. Don't bother buying 'A Space Oddity' even if you are new to the series. Wait for something better from Team 17 who should certainly have done something more with this one.
 Where are the weapons? June 11, 2008
Alright... As a fan of past worms games, starting on PS1, this game is a little sad. My friends and I still link up Worms Armageddon on our laptops and have a good time, so I figured this game would make an awesome party game. It seems they have not included many of the best weapons. I understand that things change in new games, but to have a tool/weapon like the ninja rope, and then have it gone in a newer release of the game really changes strategies, and really the whole gameplay. They integrated the wii-mote a bit, but the stuff they added (like throwing a grenade) really is more of a gimmick than anything else. Hopefully the next worms title for wii is a little bit better. For the price, this game is worth it at $30 or so, but do not expect it to add up to past worms games.
 Ah the good old days... April 9, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
When I learned that Team 17 was making a worms game for the Wii I was initially excited. It seemed that they finally had a platform that would allow them to mingle the creativity of the franchise with the special interactivity the Wii controller provided. Sadly, they fell short in many areas and left those who have enjoyed this series in the lurch.
It's all been summed up already - too few weapons, repetitive character voices, and minigames so devoid of challenge one wonders if they outsourced the programming to a Junior High computer club. The programming efforts are just POOR. It feels rushed, as if a beta version had to be sent out because of some corporate deadline. Case in point: Whenever a level is loaded, you briefly see the game screen before a splash page abruptly comes up displaying a few statistics. The menu screen is also a nuisance to navigate. As for gameplay, there's some fun to be had, but it gets so repetitive after 15 minutes you get bored.
$50.00? That won't last long. $29.99 is more like it (as another reviewer said), and even then there are better games out there. Its too bad really. Worms is a very clever, very engaging turn based strategy game, but this version is a beta version of what should have been created.
What should be in this game?
1) ONLINE MULTIPLAYER (ZOMG you know, like the Worms games they made 10 YEARS AGO!)
2) More variety in weapons. (where's the baseball bat, prod, old lady, holy hand grenade, banana bomb, etc...? I know you can't put everything in, but how much harder would it have been?)
3) More 1 player levels / unlockables. (10 years ago we had way more levels to explore)
4) More variety in voices. (When a worm dies it says the same thing twice every time. Seriously...)
5) Some polish. (Abrupt splash pages begone!)
Where they did a good job:
1) Animated cut scenes. Very cute and fun.
2) Excellent use of the Wii controller for moving worms / aiming weapons.
3) Ummm... Nothing else comes to mind. I bought it 3 weeks ago and haven't played it for the last 2.
If they ever come out with Worms 2: Armageddon as a Wii download I'll be the first one to buy. As for this... I want my $49.99 back!
Amazing game - average features April 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I LOVE worms and all of their previous games. Seeing that they were finally coming out with a new 2-D game was my inspiration to buy the Wii. Yes, it's worth it and yes, it's still amazing. Everything is space themed, so that means all the weapons and "narratives" (if you will) gear toward traveling through space and landing on planets.
Many features cater towards the motion remote, but are not needed. Example - the digging tool: in order to dig, you press the button and then need to wave the remote around, back and forth in order to dig. This is ridiculous, as are some of the other required motion-needed actions. Some are greatly enhanced though, such as guiding bombs and using steering techniques in single player mode to steer the spaceship out of the atmosphere.
The controls are a bit tricky and annoying at time. I am still accidentally jumping to my own death because the "yes" button on the menus is the same as the "jump" button in game mode. Plus, everything is controlled by one hand, mainly - your one thumb, which hurts your joint after 5 minutes of playing. A great addition to this game is a ZOOM button. There are three distances you can watch the game at, but unfortunately, the default resolution is way too small to read anything. The tutorials are printed at this size and it's hard to make out any text or instructional graphics to help you understand the basics. Still a great game!
CONS:
*Only 3 worms per army (instead of 5)
*Thumb hurts from one-handed controls
*Small graphics (can't read most stuff)
*Less voices than previous games
PROS
*Still an amazing, awesome game
*Never ending enjoyment from multi-player mode
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