Worms Armageddon Classic
PlayStation · Strategy / Action
Worms
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Strategy, Action |
| Developer | Team17 Software, Ltd |
| Publisher | Ocean |
| Players | 1–6 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Worms |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 21 |
Released for the PlayStation in 1995, Worms is a strategy game developed by Team17 Software, Ltd and published by Ocean. It blends strategy and action elements.
It belongs to the PS1's earliest wave of games. Other notable PS1 releases from 1995 include Rayman, Mortal Kombat 3 and FIFA Soccer 96. Among the 55 PS1 strategy games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the Worms series; on the PS1 you can also try Worms Armageddon and Worms World Party. The series also appears on other systems with Worms (SNES) and Worms (Genesis).
Worms supports up to 6 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 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
30 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Joker Command | D0079EB4
???? |
|---|---|
| Infinite Energy P1 Worm 1 | 8014A54C
0064 |
| Infinite Energy P2 Worm 1 | 8014A7FC
0064 |
| Infinite Energy P1 Worm 2 | 8014A5F8
0064 |
| Infinite Energy P2 Worm 2 | 8014A8A8
0064 |
| Infinite Energy P1 Worm 3 | 8014A6A4
0064 |
Worms walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Worms FAQ
When did Worms come out on the PS1?
Worms was released for the PlayStation in 1995.
Who made Worms?
It was developed by Team17 Software, Ltd and published by Ocean.
Is Worms multiplayer?
Yes. Worms supports up to 6 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.