Worms Classic
PlayStation · Strategy / Action
Worms Armageddon
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Strategy, Action |
| Developer | Team17 Software, Ltd |
| Publisher | Hasbro Interactive / Microprose |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Worms |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 20 |
Released for the PlayStation in 1999, Worms Armageddon is a strategy game developed by Team17 Software, Ltd and published by Hasbro Interactive / Microprose. It blends strategy and action elements.
It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Among the 55 PS1 strategy games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
It is part of the Worms series; on the PS1 you can also try Worms and Worms World Party. The series also appears on other systems with Worms (SNES) and Worms (Genesis).
Worms Armageddon 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 PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Worms Armageddon 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 Armageddon cheats & codes
17 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Time In Training Mode | 8019AA0C
B234 |
|---|---|
| P1's Worm 2: Infinite Health | 8014AB44
0064 |
| P1's Worm 3: Infinite Health | 8014ABE0
0064 |
| P1's Worm 4: Infinite Health | 8014AC7C
0064 |
| P2's Worm 1: Infinite Health | 8014AF28
0064 |
| P2's Worm 2: Infinite Health | 8014AD54
0064 |
Worms Armageddon walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
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Worms Armageddon FAQ
When did Worms Armageddon come out on the PS1?
Worms Armageddon was released for the PlayStation in 1999.
Who made Worms Armageddon?
It was developed by Team17 Software, Ltd and published by Hasbro Interactive / Microprose.
Is Worms Armageddon multiplayer?
Yes. Worms Armageddon supports up to 4 players.
How long does Worms Armageddon take to play?
As a strategy game, Worms Armageddon 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 Armageddon 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.