most classic Worms game

[Suicide Squad]

Hello! I want to buy one classic worms game for my collection, thete are too many worms titles, which game is most classic (with modern graphics). I heard WMD is not classic worms, there are many new ideas in this game.

[ivan866_z]

modern graphics start with Worms Reloaded, but they also contain new mechanics: electromagnets and sentry guns (turrets)
most popular are Worms Armageddon and Worms World Party (but graphics is somewhat outdated already)
most classic (only bare mechanics) are Worms Reinforcements (Worms Director's Cut on some platforms) (extremely old graphics, DOS era style)
Worms Revolution and Worms 3D are outliers - unique 3d graphics not seen in any other Worms game

[Raiden]

WMD is pretty much classic but with crafting and vehicles, core is same. Graphics is good, most modern from 2d worms I guess.

[Shortosaurus]

If you are after online play with lots of people WMD or Armageddon. If you are after couch co-op The origonal still plays well, Armageddon is a fan favorite, I myself like the randomness of the slot machines in World Party.

[Suicide Squad]

Thanks everyone!
I decided to buy Worms Reloaded and Worms WMD. Because as I see the most classic games are outdated in graphics, I think some new mechanics are not too bad, if the core is classic.

[thayxen]

17 or more years is about right since I played a worms game. WA was good. Reloaded is a good choice. Got on today to buy a copy of WA to find it isn't compatible with mac os. So easy choice - time to try WMD.

[STEIBEL]

Worms 2: armageddon for android / ios is the best worms i ever played. It feels almost like a remake of original armageddon. I would say worms armagedon is the most "classic" but exctremely outdated for a game from 1999. But incredibly you get online matches still.

Worms WMD I can't enjoy it. The Vehicle mechanic completely ruins the good old game's strategy for me. For what strategy and good aim, if you can fly with a "car" and instantly kill your enemy. And there isn't just 1 vehicle, there are many anoying vehicles across the map. And worms reloaded feels empty IMO, i can't replay it ever.

Outside of Worms Armageddon 2, my favorites are Worms Revolution and Ultimate Mayhen 4.They are different experiences, since in one you have mechanics like fluid physics and the other is 3D. But they are a lot of fun. UM4 is outaded but Revolutin feels very modern. Definitively reccomend getting Worms Revolution if you enjoy worms.

But my advice is: Don't trust nostalgic people as references for games. Nostalgia by definition is not a good feeling. And usually these people are just stuck in a happy past that never comes back. And trying to relive it through a game they played at the time.