Hi everyone! “Worms™ Ultimate Mayhem” is being released this week on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 3. In contrast to the Worms games released on PSN to date, it is a 3D version of the crazy turn-based strategy series; a “best of” compilation of the very best bits of Worms 3D and Worms 4: Mayhem. The game is crammed full with surreal weaponry, wacky customization options, tons of destructive single-player content and multiplayer options, trophies, and some really cool improvements to the original games, with enhancements and updates to the camera, the graphics, the audio and the aiming especially.
To celebrate this we thought it may be fun to reveal some of the many pop culture secrets that can be found within the levels and content! The game is packed to its destructive core with some affectionate, and sometimes surreal, film/pop cultural references, all scattered amongst the numerous themes and landscapes.
Here are just a few that we really like, see if you can spot any more! (We don’t make any apologies for the terrible puns contained below!):
‘Destruct and serve’
Let’s party like it’s…err… 1955! Jump back in time with an iconic time-travelling car and also enjoy the town hall inspired by a scene from a very popular 1980s classic!
‘Nice to Siege You’
It may be Orc-less but this map is still very much in the vein of a famous siege battle scene from a notable fantasy trilogy, complete with walls, catapults and destructible weak spots. Relive the classic battle with worms…or just blow each other up with explosive sheep!
‘D-Day’
Storm the beach in this silly spoof of the thrilling opening sequence of a critically acclaimed WW2 pic!
‘Plaice Holder’
From a familiar sounding boat to an aquatic predator with a canister in his mouth, all the way through to a sunny beach poster, this level has plenty of jaw-dropping references to a 70s classic blockbuster!
‘Tree Trouble Village’
Head up to the tops of the trees in this cute sci-fi village and see if you can spot the references. Maybe you can use the force to gain an unfair advantage?! That is the ‘Endor’ of the references, and I will stop ‘Jabba-ing’ on now…..
Worms Ultimate Mayhem will be priced at £9.99/€12.99 and PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive a launch discount.
26 CommentsAdd Yours
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Posted on 14 February, 2012 at 7:16 pm by ALhammadi51
Nice
Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 11:00 am by Mark Baldwin
Thanks, hope you enjoy the game!
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Posted on 14 February, 2012 at 7:21 pm by Benguiner
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Posted on 14 February, 2012 at 7:25 pm by AaronSOLDIER
Exclusive PS3 content since its launching later than other platforms?
Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 11:00 am by Mark Baldwin
Hi, sorry, there isn’t really any exclusive PS3 content this time.
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Posted on 14 February, 2012 at 7:55 pm by NickPwnzZ
Nicceee!!!
Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 11:01 am by Mark Baldwin
Thanks, nice of you to say!
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Posted on 14 February, 2012 at 8:29 pm by darrenj1
looks well ace, nice to get a ps plus discount too!
Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 11:01 am by Mark Baldwin
Glad you like the look of it, hope you enjoy it!
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Posted on 14 February, 2012 at 10:03 pm by Demonicspawn
Yay Iv been waiting for this 1
Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 11:02 am by Mark Baldwin
Hope you enjoy it!
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Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 12:30 am by hayzink
thought id try this one again, any chance of worms blast coming out in a new hd style?
it had great gameplay and would be fab for online
Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 11:03 am by Mark Baldwin
Hi, we currently don’t have any plans for an updated/HD version of Worms Blast, but really nice to hear from fans who like it!
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Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 5:20 am by bennyrafal
Long Long Long ago, when Amiga was major platform i did some raids on this game – 8h long, no breaks and lots of fun – now – not, bring Cannon fodder or SuperFrog…. but please dont make another FPSes out those ideas…
Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 11:04 am by Mark Baldwin
Hi, always nice to hear from Amiga fans, and if the 3D Worms games aren’t for you, then both Worms and Worms 2: Armageddon are great console 2D versions of the game that you may like?
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Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 7:28 am by skippz_king
Will it be available to + members?
Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 11:05 am by Mark Baldwin
It will be, and there will be a launch discount for PS+ subscribers too.
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Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 7:45 am by Moogrose
Are you guys planning any worms for vita?
Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 11:05 am by Mark Baldwin
Hi, we currently don’t have any plans for Worms on Vita sorry.
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Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 8:43 am by Carnivius_Prime
@bennyrafal Superfrog was by this company, yes. But Cannon Fodder was by Sensible Software which I think was bought up by Codemasters some years ago.
Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 11:07 am by Mark Baldwin
Hi, thanks, yes Superfrog was by Team17, but we didn’t do Cannon Fodder, and that was indeed by Sensible Software.
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Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 10:24 am by Catkiller1
@ Hayzink
I agree, Worms Blast would be a great addition to own! I had alot of fun with that title on the PS2.
@ Carnivius_Prime
With regards to Sensible software, you’re indeed correct! I would love to see Superfrog remastered, TEAM 17 MAKE THIS HAPPEN!
Cannon Fodder 1 & 2 bundle, Sensible World Of Soccer & the Dizzy series, would be the icing on the cake if Codemasters would consider it!
Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 11:08 am by Mark Baldwin
Thanks, we often get requests and a lot of love for the fondly remembered Superfrog…we have no plans at the moment…but never say never…
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Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 11:10 am by bennyrafal
Damn my bad
still this version of cannon fodder was bad;)
i did google about sensible soccer and they reinvented this IP some time ago…
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Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 11:14 am by hayzink
man start a kickstart campaign for worms blast lol
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Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 11:21 am by Catkiller1
@ Mark Baldwin
Well make plans for Superfrog then please! Come on, chop, chop
Don’t forget that Worms Blast would make a great addition too, so is there any possibility of a release, anytime soon?
Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 11:58 am by Mark Baldwin
Hi, thanks for your enthusiasm about Superfrog, I will feed back to the team here that there is still interest in the caped amphibian and Worms Blast, can’t promise anything though of course…
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Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 11:56 am by spoony_123
instatnt buy!!!!!
Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 11:58 am by Mark Baldwin
Thanks, great to hear, hope you enjoy it!
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Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 12:16 pm by KylieDog
I’m on the edge of a buy, is there a demo?
Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 12:30 pm by Mark Baldwin
Hi, sorry, there isn’t a demo or trial for this title.
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Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 12:38 pm by KylieDog
Found a demo on XBLA, will buy on PS3 if I like it though.
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Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 12:41 pm by Catkiller1
@ KylieDog
Check out this Youtube Video that showcases the greatness, that is Worms! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y416pfdkKSY
PS+ Discount?
Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 3:13 pm by Mark Baldwin
Hi, thanks for that, and there is a 10% PS+ discount at launch.
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Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 1:00 pm by TalzUK
Worms 3D, i remember waiting forever when this was coming to PS2. Defo buy for me, plus the Girlfriend quite happily plays worms games! Great Stuff! Work on a PS VITA title
‘Worms: Touch’ i can see it now!
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Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 3:04 pm by Carnivius_Prime
I’ll buy this later on I reckon when I’ve got some more local friends into these kinds of games. Worms is alright online but it’s just not the same as when you’ve got a bunch of buddies over with pizza and cola (yeah, yeah I know, I quit the booze years back) and when a player acts just a bit too smug in victory you can give him a real physical punch in the arm to shut him up. I do have Worms 1 and 2 already on my PS3 though..
Catkiller1′s suggestion of raiding the Sensi/Codies back catalogue would be nice but obviously I’m in the wrong place for that so I’ll just add a bajillion more votes for a return of Superfrog.
Even just porting the original game as a cheap Mini would be nice to get new fans and gather more interest in a full on sequel.
Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 3:14 pm by Mark Baldwin
Thanks, good to hear, and the positive feedback on a Superfrog revamp is nice, will feed this back!
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Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 3:37 pm by Catkiller1
@ Mark Baldwin
Any chance you could push the store to discount the Worms 2 Armageddon DLC packs again please, as I missed them the first time round?
Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 3:52 pm by Mark Baldwin
Hi, I am sure that the DLC packs will be discounted at some point this year in one of the big Store sales.
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Posted on 15 February, 2012 at 3:57 pm by Catkiller1
Thanks Mark, i’ll hold off until then
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Posted on 16 February, 2012 at 10:32 am by LMW-YBC
Buying this today! I loved Worms 4 (not so much Worms 3D)!
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Posted on 17 February, 2012 at 9:29 am by Catkiller1
I have purchased & installed
Will play it sometime over the weekend!
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Posted on 17 February, 2012 at 11:05 pm by hanif999
Will this game be a bit cheaper on may 31st so I can get this epic game for my birthday?
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