Worms Forts: Under Siege blends the charm of cartoon-style visuals with a strategic twist that sets it apart from earlier entries in the Worms series. Instead of simply trading shots across the battlefield, players are invited to construct and defend elaborate fortresses while commanding their squad of worms. The result is a game that maintains the trademark humor and chaos of the series while adding an extra layer of tactical depth.

From stronghold to citadel

At the heart of the game is its fort-building system. Players begin with a Stronghold, the central structure from which their base expands, and can connect additional buildings such as Towers, Keeps, and Citadels. Each new construction provides access to stronger weapons or special functions, like Hospitals to heal worms or Science Labs to unlock advanced technology. Because buildings must be physically linked back to the Stronghold, careful planning of placement and defense is essential.

More than just bazookas

True to its heritage, Worms Forts features a wide range of destructive weaponry, but access is tied to the structures you control. Lower-tier buildings allow for more conventional worms-style attacks, while advanced structures unlock devastating options such as massive siege engines or the Wonder, which grants access to the most powerful weaponry. This system ensures that players cannot rely solely on brute force.

Four eras, endless explosions

The single-player campaign unfolds across 20 missions divided into four themed eras. Each era contains five missions that challenge players to adapt their strategies as new environments, opponents, and structures become available. These missions showcase the game’s unique blend of turn-based combat and base management, gradually escalating in difficulty as players learn to balance fort expansion with survival. The layered mechanics give the campaign depth, but they also introduce a learning curve compared to traditional Worms titles.

Multiplayer and replay value

Beyond the campaign, Worms Forts: Under Siege supports multiplayer battles through both hotseat and LAN modes. These skirmishes allow players to pit their fort designs and tactical approaches against human opponents, amplifying the unpredictability that has always been central to the Worms series. Whether in single-player or multiplayer, the combination of fort construction, building-linked weapon progression, and classic Worms humor provides strong replay value.

Final Verdict

Worms Forts: Under Siege stands out within the series by fusing its signature slapstick chaos with a fortress-building system that meaningfully affects gameplay. With 20 missions spread across four eras, a broad selection of weapons tied to structural growth, and the option to face friends in hotseat or LAN battles, it offers a distinctive take on Worms strategy.