In 2025, Cult game "Worms" by Team17 will have its 30th birthday. To celebrate the occasion, a new, free release of the game is planned - with levels created by the Amiga demo scene!
"Worms - The Directors Cut" (1997) cover artwork |
According to sources (see end of article) "Worms" developer Andy Davidson has announced a reimagining of "Worms DC" ("Director's Cut") 1.5, that is set for release in January 2025, and for free. That's a very nice gift to the Amiga scene.
Actually, he doesn't refer to the occasion a celebration, but a reckoning - which is quite fitting for the game.
To make the new release really special, Amiga demo groups are encouraged to submit their level designs, via a forum thread at amigans.net - which is a nice, and interesting idea. Graphics artists that are active in the demo scene have created some of the most stunning visuals ever seen on Amiga screens, so some eye candy can certainly be expected. "Worms" isn't a very complex game, but maybe, given the deep understanding of maths, bits, and bytes, in these circles, even some unusual, challenging designs might show up, that give the gameplay an unexpected twist.
"Worms - The Director's Cut" (1997) in-game screen |
Basically, "Worms" levels are just bitmap images, so all that's required to create one is a paint program such as Deluxe Paint or Personal Paint. A couple of details regarding color palette and depth have to be respected, obviously.
More details, and your place to submit your application (well, there's no specific process - just leave a note) can be found at this URL:
https://www.amigans.net/modules/news/article.php?storyid=3282
Additional sources:
http://amiga-news.de/de/news/AN-2024-10-00078-DE.html
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