WORMS CRAZY GOLF PSN SERIES

There is a selection of four clubs available to you from the off – Driver, Iron, Wedge and Putter – all of which are upgradeable from the customisation menu and boast difference ratings in power, control and accuracy. There are restrictions placed upon them, such as a timer, or a certain number of shots, but you’re on to the next hole before it ever becomes a deterrent. The parachute, for example, can be deployed and then the ball spun and manipulated in the air so that an almost perfect placement can be achieved in a way that feels a little undeserved.

The only problem is they make the task of getting the ball in the hole a little too easy. The wacky utilities are a staple of the Worms brand so there’s no surprise they play a major role here.

Then as you progress, and unlock the games various utilities that are there to aid your progress, thing’s start to feel like second nature and those birdie’s and albatross’s will make more prolific appearances. The only thing that may take a little while to adjust to is the power bar, but with a little practise you’ll be teeing off like a pro. In terms of difficulty, the game has a welcoming interface that displays hints and tips in a way that’s easy to comprehend. There are also magnets, some attracting and some repelling that can be manipulated via switches cannons can be entered and used to blast you to otherwise hard to reach places, and housing, such as castles, can also be entered and used as teleports. Hitting these results in them self-destructing and leaving a nice big bunker for your ball to sit in. Passed your basic walls, floors and the murky water that lines the bottom of the screen, there are other obstacles to contend with, the most common of which are rogue worms that stand in awkward positions. The third course – Graveyard – combines a steady mix of the two, and is plastered with draconian architecture that is naturally trickier to navigate. The second course – Pirate Cavern – is a little devoid of life, with grey stone paved over the ominous background of a cave dwelled pirate ship. The first course in particular – Brittania – is especially pleasing on the eye, with its rocky hangings covered in lush green foliage.

However, in this instance this is a spin-off that actually walks the right side of that fine line between maintaing the feel of its counterparts, yet going in a direction that has enough substance behind it and an interesting enough concept that people will allow themselves to make the transition.Īt first glance you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d loaded up your typical Worms offering, as graphically it mimics them to a tee – pun intended. Worms: Crazy Golf takes a side step away from explosive action, which is a risk in itself, as in the world of video games familiarity usually plays a big role when people push to make a purchase.

WORMS CRAZY GOLF PSN SERIES

Since then the series has seen many titles come and go, some hit and some miss, but have ultimately maintained those simple yet addictive gameplay mechanics, a steady sense of humour, and that unique way of drawing in both the hardcore and casual gamer. That’s when my experience with it began, thrashing all that stood before me on my patched-up Amiga, swinging my way to glory Ninja Rope style across its colourful 2D landscapes. The Worms series holds a place in many gamers hearts and has done for many for the past sixteen years.

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