Nintendo DS · Strategy
Worms: Open Warfare
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2006 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Team17 |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Worms |
| Legacy | Deep 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 cheats & codes
20 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Infinite Banana Bombs | 22105E9D
000000FF |
|---|---|
| Infinite Airstrikes | 22105E95
000000FF |
| Infinite Mines | 22105EA0
000000FF |
| Infinite Cluster Bombs | 22105EA1
000000FF |
| Infinite Dynamiote | 22105EA4
000000FF |
| Infinite Girders | 22105EAA
000000FF |
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.
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