Worms Armageddon (Europe) (GBC)

Worms Armageddon (Europe) on the Game Boy Color delivers a humorous and addictive strategy experience, a scaled-down version of the acclaimed original but retaining its core essence. It's a turn-based strategy game where players control a team of adorable, yet deadly, worms with the sole objective of annihilating the opposing team.

During each turn, one of your worms becomes active. Your task is to strategically move the worm, select the appropriate weapon from a diverse arsenal, and aim precisely. Crucial to success is calculating the shot's power and angle, while also accounting for wind direction, which can significantly alter projectile trajectories. The game's environments are fully destructible, meaning every explosion not only deals damage but also reshapes the terrain, creating craters or opening new paths.

The weapon arsenal in Worms Armageddon is its biggest highlight, featuring a mix of classic projectiles and signature "crazy" items. You'll find the Bazooka, Grenade, Shotgun, alongside iconic weapons like the Exploding Sheep, Banana Bomb, and even the Holy Hand Grenade. Beyond offensive weapons, the game also provides utility tools such as the Ninja Rope for quick traversal, the Jetpack for aerial movement, or Teleport for emergency escapes. Mastering the use of the right weapon and tool for each situation is key to victory.

Beyond just blasting opponents, players must also contend with environmental hazards like water (worms instantly die upon falling into it) and randomly dropping crates, which can provide additional weapons or health packs. Single-player modes include training missions, a campaign, and random Deathmatch battles. Despite being a GBC version, the game manages to replicate the series' characteristic humor through the worms' animations and sound effects.

The GBC version features simpler graphics and may lack some features or weapons found on more powerful platforms, but it successfully retains the core addictive gameplay. It's an excellent choice for anyone looking to experience the delightful chaos of Worms Armageddon on a classic handheld device.