Worms Armageddon Classic
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Strategy
Worms
Certified classic
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Ocean |
| Publisher | Team 17 |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Worms |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 21 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1996, Worms is a strategy game developed by Ocean and published by Team 17.
It landed about 7 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1996 include Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, International Superstar Soccer Deluxe and Toy Story. Among the 32 Genesis strategy games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Worms series. The series also appears on other systems with Worms (SNES) and Worms (PS1). Ocean also made Addams Family Values, Mr. Nutz and The Adventures of Mighty Max for the Genesis.
Worms supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the Genesis's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Worms is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Worms cheats & codes
10 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Time Remaining To Make Decisions Modifier | FF35CE:XX |
|---|---|
| Fake Health Modifier (Top-Right Team) | FF0CEF:XX |
| Fake Health Modifier (Top-Left Team) | FF0CED:XX |
| Fake Health Modifier (Bottom-Left Team) | FF0CF1:XX |
| Fake Health Modifier (Bottom-Right Team) | FF0CF3:XX |
Worms walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Worms.
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Worms FAQ
When did Worms come out on the Genesis?
Worms was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1996.
Who made Worms?
It was developed by Ocean and published by Team 17.
Is Worms multiplayer?
Yes. Worms supports up to 4 players.
How long does Worms take to play?
As a strategy game, Worms typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Worms on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.