Worms 4: Mayhem
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Worms 4: Mayhem is a 3D artillery game in the Worms series developed by Team17
. It is much like its 3D predecessor Worms 3D
, except that players can customize their worm's appearance (hats/helmets, glasses, facial hair, gloves/hands) as well as create their own unique weapons in an added feature called "The Weapon Factory." The game also contains a shop where users can buy various items, using points won by completing story missions, activities or unlocking trophies. Shop items include new maps, new accessories and attire, personality banks (voices) and game styles. There are several new weapons included in the new game such as Bubble Trouble, Icarus Potion, Poison Arrow, Sniper Rifle, Inflatable Scouser, Tail Nail and Starburst (Which, in fact, only replaces the Kamikaze). It is the second Worms game to
be rated T by the ESRB, and is also the second Worms game to be rated 3+ by PEGI, Both just like it's predecessor, Worms 3D
. It is unknown why it was not released for the PlayStation 2 in America.
The story actually begins in the tutorials, in which the player's own team of worms arrives to the Worminkle University. There they meet Professor Worminkle (who resembles Albert Einstein
and Doc Brown), who trains the player and teaches the methods of using various weapons. In Story Mode, Worminkle sends the player to destroy the enemies buildings and sneak into their construction sites. After the fifth mission, Worminkle and the player travel back in time to the Middles Ages
using the Professor's time machine
. Worminkle's time machine becomes damaged and they are then attacked by wizards and knights. After fixing the time machine, the missions continue in the Wild West. The Professor's time machine runs on gold, which they need more of if they want to get forward. So they need to also fight against the fearsome Boggy the Kid
. After getting the gold, the player's quest continues to the Ancient Arabia
, which is being conquered by Ali Baboon
and his pesky thieves
. Ali Baboon has stolen the Queen's jewels, and the player's mission is to stop him.
After completing their mission in Arabia, Worminkle makes a few fixes with his time machine, but accidentally drops a letter, which is read by the player's team of worms. It is said in the letter, that the Government
is planning to build a new research laboratory, replacing Worminkle University. Worminkle quickly takes the letter back, and continues the journey with the player. After they stop in the Prehistoric times
, Worminkle then tells the player that he only used the player to stop the Government's plans. He then betrays them, and leaves, but fortunately crashes into a mountain, giving enough time for the player to catch him.
After battling with many caveworms
, the player gets to the Professor, takes the time machine, and flies away, leaving Professor Worminkle to the history.
(PC version).
The game also lets the player(s) play on the same machine (hotseat) against other human teams or computer controlled teams.
Team17
Team17 Software Ltd. is a video game company best known for developing the Worms series of games , but it has made many other games, notably Superfrog and the Alien Breed series. Most of its early releases were on the Amiga home computer system and featured trademark smooth scrolling, and detailed...
. It is much like its 3D predecessor Worms 3D
Worms 3D
The game has received generally good reviews. A negative point by most reviewers was the 3D camera system, that often places behind the objects in landscape with the worm being hidden in front of those.-External links:* * ]]...
, except that players can customize their worm's appearance (hats/helmets, glasses, facial hair, gloves/hands) as well as create their own unique weapons in an added feature called "The Weapon Factory." The game also contains a shop where users can buy various items, using points won by completing story missions, activities or unlocking trophies. Shop items include new maps, new accessories and attire, personality banks (voices) and game styles. There are several new weapons included in the new game such as Bubble Trouble, Icarus Potion, Poison Arrow, Sniper Rifle, Inflatable Scouser, Tail Nail and Starburst (Which, in fact, only replaces the Kamikaze). It is the second Worms game to
be rated T by the ESRB, and is also the second Worms game to be rated 3+ by PEGI, Both just like it's predecessor, Worms 3D
Worms 3D
The game has received generally good reviews. A negative point by most reviewers was the 3D camera system, that often places behind the objects in landscape with the worm being hidden in front of those.-External links:* * ]]...
. It is unknown why it was not released for the PlayStation 2 in America.
Story Mode
Worms 4: Mayhem has a lot more in-depth story mode than the previous games. Instead of just completing missions with some minor background story told, proper introductory cut-scenes reveal information about the mission's background.The story actually begins in the tutorials, in which the player's own team of worms arrives to the Worminkle University. There they meet Professor Worminkle (who resembles Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of general relativity, effecting a revolution in physics. For this achievement, Einstein is often regarded as the father of modern physics and one of the most prolific intellects in human history...
and Doc Brown), who trains the player and teaches the methods of using various weapons. In Story Mode, Worminkle sends the player to destroy the enemies buildings and sneak into their construction sites. After the fifth mission, Worminkle and the player travel back in time to the Middles Ages
Middle age
Middle age is the period of age beyond young adulthood but before the onset of old age. Various attempts have been made to define this age, which is around the third quarter of the average life span of human beings....
using the Professor's time machine
Time travel
Time travel is the concept of moving between different points in time in a manner analogous to moving between different points in space. Time travel could hypothetically involve moving backward in time to a moment earlier than the starting point, or forward to the future of that point without the...
. Worminkle's time machine becomes damaged and they are then attacked by wizards and knights. After fixing the time machine, the missions continue in the Wild West. The Professor's time machine runs on gold, which they need more of if they want to get forward. So they need to also fight against the fearsome Boggy the Kid
Billy the Kid
William H. Bonney William H. Bonney William H. Bonney (born William Henry McCarty, Jr. est. November 23, 1859 – c. July 14, 1881, better known as Billy the Kid but also known as Henry Antrim, was a 19th-century American gunman who participated in the Lincoln County War and became a frontier...
. After getting the gold, the player's quest continues to the Ancient Arabia
Pre-Islamic Arabia
Pre-Islamic Arabia refers to the Arabic civilization which existed in the Arabian Plate before the rise of Islam in the 630s. The study of Pre-Islamic Arabia is important to Islamic studies as it provides the context for the development of Islam.-Studies:...
, which is being conquered by Ali Baboon
Ali Baba
Ali Baba is a fictional character from medieval Arabic literature. He is described in the adventure tale of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves...
and his pesky thieves
Forty Thieves
Forty Thieves is a Patience game. It is quite difficult to win, and relies mostly on skill. It is also known as Napoleon at Saint Helena, Roosevelt at San Juan, Big Forty and Le Cadran.-Rules:* Two decks are used ....
. Ali Baboon has stolen the Queen's jewels, and the player's mission is to stop him.
After completing their mission in Arabia, Worminkle makes a few fixes with his time machine, but accidentally drops a letter, which is read by the player's team of worms. It is said in the letter, that the Government
Government
Government refers to the legislators, administrators, and arbitrators in the administrative bureaucracy who control a state at a given time, and to the system of government by which they are organized...
is planning to build a new research laboratory, replacing Worminkle University. Worminkle quickly takes the letter back, and continues the journey with the player. After they stop in the Prehistoric times
Prehistory
Prehistory is the span of time before recorded history. Prehistory can refer to the period of human existence before the availability of those written records with which recorded history begins. More broadly, it refers to all the time preceding human existence and the invention of writing...
, Worminkle then tells the player that he only used the player to stop the Government's plans. He then betrays them, and leaves, but fortunately crashes into a mountain, giving enough time for the player to catch him.
After battling with many caveworms
Caveman
A caveman or troglodyte is a stock character based upon widespread concepts of the way in which early prehistoric humans may have looked and behaved...
, the player gets to the Professor, takes the time machine, and flies away, leaving Professor Worminkle to the history.
Challenges mode
This mode presents the player with various difficult challenges (e.g. sniping) which the player must attempt to complete.Multiplayer mode
Worms 4 : Mayhem includes online play over the InternetInternet
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide...
(PC version).
The game also lets the player(s) play on the same machine (hotseat) against other human teams or computer controlled teams.