Sega Reveals Worms Forts Under Siege

Latest title in the Worms franchise to debut at E3. First details and screens.

Sega has announced the development of Worms Forts Under Siege, the latest title in Team 17's key franchise, coming to PS2, Xbox and PC.

The story goes something like this. Since history began, castles have provided the backdrop to some of the most dramatic battles of all time... and in Worms Forts Under Siege, now it's your turn to take part in your own epic struggle, pitting fort against fort, worm against worm, and Catapult against Trojan Donkey!

The game promises destruction on a scale never seen before in a Worms game. You'll be able to take personal command of your worm garrison and battle your way through time... from Ancient Egypt, to the epic struggle for Troy, facing the might of the Samurai, or aiding King Arthur in his knightly quest.

The makers reckon you'll need skill, strategy and a healthy dose of Worms attitude if you want to master all 30 different weapons, and unlock the huge array of hidden maps, speech banks, missions, and challenges.

Sega's Matt Woodley commented, "We've really enjoyed the experience of working with Team 17, and the simple yet thoroughly addictive gameplay of Worms Forts Under Siege makes it a great way to spend your time, either on your own but especially with friends. Team 17 has managed to improve on a winning formula once again."

While Team 17's Debbie Bestwick offered: "Building on the strengths that have made the Worms games such a success, this latest instalment sees the series taken to a new level of gameplay. With massive weaponry and fortifications, there's a whole new strategic element that really adds to the engaging gameplay and addictiveness of the Worms experience."

Worms Forts Under Siege is scheduled for release Q4 2004.

Adam Doree
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