Worms: Open Warfare DS box art

Nintendo DS · Strategy

Worms: Open Warfare

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SystemNintendo DS
Released2006
GenreStrategy
DeveloperTeam17
PublisherTHQ
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesWorms
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2006, Worms: Open Warfare is a strategy game developed by Team17 and published by THQ.

It landed about 2 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2006 include New Super Mario Bros., Animal Crossing: Wild World and Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time.

It is part of the Worms series; on the DS you can also try Worms: Open Warfare 2. The series also appears on other systems with Worms (SNES) and Worms (Genesis).

Worms: Open Warfare supports up to 2 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've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead

What playing Worms: Open Warfare 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: Open Warfare gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Worms: Open Warfare cheats & codes

20 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Infinite Banana Bombs22105E9D 000000FF
Infinite Airstrikes22105E95 000000FF
Infinite Mines22105EA0 000000FF
Infinite Cluster Bombs22105EA1 000000FF
Infinite Dynamiote22105EA4 000000FF
Infinite Girders22105EAA 000000FF

See all Worms: Open Warfare cheats

Worms: Open Warfare walkthroughs & guides

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Worms: Open Warfare FAQ

When did Worms: Open Warfare come out on the DS?

Worms: Open Warfare was released for the Nintendo DS in 2006.

Who made Worms: Open Warfare?

It was developed by Team17 and published by THQ.

Is Worms: Open Warfare multiplayer?

Yes. Worms: Open Warfare supports up to 2 players.

How long does Worms: Open Warfare take to play?

As a strategy game, Worms: Open Warfare 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: Open Warfare 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.

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