A beloved tactics game franchise is BACK with a roguelike twist!

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Worms: Galactic Tactics

Worms makes an explosive leap into tactical roguelike combat! Worms: Galactic Tactics brings the weapons, comedy and destruction to a bold new battlefield.

Why it worked

The video effectively leverages nostalgia for the Worms franchise while introducing a fresh roguelike element, appealing to both long-time fans and new players. The fast-paced demonstration of gameplay mechanics and the clear announcement of release details create excitement and a strong call to action.

Summary

This video showcases "Worms: Galactic Tactics," a new entry in the beloved Worms franchise that adds a roguelike twist. It highlights the game's grid-based tactical combat, extensive weapon variety, and the strategic depth introduced by roguelike elements like persistent upgrades between rounds. The game is set to release in 2027 on multiple platforms.

Structure

1Introduction to Worms: Galactic Tactics and its roguelike twist
2Gameplay overview: grid-based combat, weapons, and humor
3Explanation of roguelike elements and strategic depth

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#AD | Worms: Galactic Tactics is coming to PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2 and XBOX Series consoles in 2027. Wishlist now! 🙌 @Team17 #Worms #WormsGalacticTactics #gaming #videogames

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Wishlist now!

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A beloved tactics game franchise is BACK with a roguelike twist! CLASSIC TURN BASED TACTICS GAMES IS BACK NEW ROGUELIKE TWIST IT'S WORMS GALACTIC TACTICS IT'S FUN TO SAY GALACTIC TACTICS IT'S A NEW GRID BASED TACTICAL ROGUELIKE THE WORM SERIES TO EVEN GREATER HEIGHTS ALL THE THINGS YOU KNOW AND LOVE PREVIOUS GAMES THAT SIGNATURE STYLE OF HUMOR ENVIRONMENTAL DESTRUCTION THE SHEER NUMBER OF WEAPONS TO OBLITERATE YOUR ENEMIES AND OF COURSE THAT DEEPLY STRATEGIC GAMEPLAY THAT MAKES EVERY ROUND FEEL LIKE A CHAOTIC CHESS MATCH BUT THIS TIME AROUND A FEW WRINKLES THAT REALLY STEP UP THE ENTIRE EXPERIENCE THE GRID BASED COMBAT A TON OF CONTROL OVER YOUR UNITS AND THE BATTLEFIELD ITSELF AND THAT JUST EXPANDS THE NUMBER OF OPTIONS WHEN IT COMES TO DIFFERENT COMBAT SCENARIOS DO YOU TAKE THE HIGH GROUND DO YOU GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL BOMBARD THEM FROM A DISTANCE ALL VALID QUESTIONS FULL FREEDOM TO EXPLORE WORMS GALACTIC TACTICS WITHIN THE GALACTIC GAUNTLET AND IT HAS A SQUAD OF WORMS AND BATTLING THROUGH FIVE TOURNAMENT DIVISIONS THIS IS WHERE THE ROGUELIKE ELEMENT COMES IN GRANTING BETWEEN ROUNDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO REALLY BUILD OUT YOUR WORMS ARSENALS AS YOU PROGRESS IT'S JUST SUCH A FITTING ADDITION THAT SOMEHOW MAKES IT EVEN MORE FUN THAN IT ALREADY WAS WORMS GALACTIC TACTICS IS SET TO DROP NEXT YEAR ON PC PS5 SWITCH 2 SERIES CONSOLES MAKE SURE YOU WISHLIST IT ON EVERYTHING LEADING UP TO LAUNCH THANK YOU TO TEAM17 FOR SPONSORING THIS VIDEO

Transcript

A beloved tactics game franchise is BACK with a roguelike twist! CLASSIC TURN BASED TACTICS GAMES IS BACK NEW ROGUELIKE TWIST IT'S WORMS GALACTIC TACTICS IT'S FUN TO SAY GALACTIC TACTICS IT'S A NEW GRID BASED TACTICAL ROGUELIKE THE WORM SERIES TO EVEN GREATER HEIGHTS ALL THE THINGS YOU KNOW AND LOVE PREVIOUS GAMES THAT SIGNATURE STYLE OF HUMOR ENVIRONMENTAL DESTRUCTION THE SHEER NUMBER OF WEAPONS TO OBLITERATE YOUR ENEMIES AND OF COURSE THAT DEEPLY STRATEGIC GAMEPLAY THAT MAKES EVERY ROUND FEEL LIKE A CHAOTIC CHESS MATCH BUT THIS TIME AROUND A FEW WRINKLES THAT REALLY STEP UP THE ENTIRE EXPERIENCE THE GRID BASED COMBAT A TON OF CONTROL OVER YOUR UNITS AND THE BATTLEFIELD ITSELF AND THAT JUST EXPANDS THE NUMBER OF OPTIONS WHEN IT COMES TO DIFFERENT COMBAT SCENARIOS DO YOU TAKE THE HIGH GROUND DO YOU GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL BOMBARD THEM FROM A DISTANCE ALL VALID QUESTIONS FULL FREEDOM TO EXPLORE WORMS GALACTIC TACTICS WITHIN THE GALACTIC GAUNTLET AND IT HAS A SQUAD OF WORMS AND BATTLING THROUGH FIVE TOURNAMENT DIVISIONS THIS IS WHERE THE ROGUELIKE ELEMENT COMES IN GRANTING BETWEEN ROUNDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO REALLY BUILD OUT YOUR WORMS ARSENALS AS YOU PROGRESS IT'S JUST SUCH A FITTING ADDITION THAT SOMEHOW MAKES IT EVEN MORE FUN THAN IT ALREADY WAS WORMS GALACTIC TACTICS IS SET TO DROP NEXT YEAR ON PC PS5 SWITCH 2 SERIES CONSOLES MAKE SURE YOU WISHLIST IT ON EVERYTHING LEADING UP TO LAUNCH THANK YOU TO TEAM17 FOR SPONSORING THIS VIDEO