Worms World Party PS1 box art

PlayStation · Strategy / Action

Worms World Party

Certified classic

SystemPlayStation
Released2001
GenreStrategy, Action
DeveloperTeam17 Software, Ltd. / The Code Monkeys
PublisherUbisoft Entertainment
Players1–4 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesWorms
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 20

Worms World Party is a strategy game released in 2001 for the PlayStation, developed by Team17 Software, Ltd. / The Code Monkeys and published by Ubisoft Entertainment. It blends strategy and action elements.

It landed about 6 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2001 include Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3. Among the 55 PS1 strategy games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.

It is part of the Worms series; on the PS1 you can also try Worms and Worms Armageddon. The series also appears on other systems with Worms (SNES) and Worms (Genesis).

Worms World Party 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 World Party 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 World Party gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Worms World Party walkthroughs & guides

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Worms World Party FAQ

When did Worms World Party come out on the PS1?

Worms World Party was released for the PlayStation in 2001.

Who made Worms World Party?

It was developed by Team17 Software, Ltd. / The Code Monkeys and published by Ubisoft Entertainment.

Is Worms World Party multiplayer?

Yes. Worms World Party supports up to 4 players.

How long does Worms World Party take to play?

As a strategy game, Worms World Party 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 World Party 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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