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{{disambig|the original 2001 version|the 2015 re-release|[[Worms World Party Remastered]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
{{disambig|the original 2001 version|the 2015 re-release|[[Worms World Party Remastered]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|cover        = Worms World Party cover.jpg
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|cover        = Worms World Party cover.png
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Team17}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Team17}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Titus Software|North America}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Titus Interactive}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Virgin Interactive|Europe}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Russobit-M|Russia}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Re-release}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 6, 2001}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 6, 2001}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Turn-based }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Side view }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Artillery, Strategy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Worms }}
 
|reception    =  
 
|reception    =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|worms-world-party|75}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|worms-world-party|75}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|worms-world-party|80}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|worms-world-party|rating}}
 +
|official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20130711010941/http://wwp.team17.com/
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|lutris      = worms-world-party
 
|strategywiki = Worms World Party
 
|strategywiki = Worms World Party
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|mobygames    = worms-world-party
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|mobygames    = 3713
 +
|hltb        = 11309
 
|wikipedia    = Worms World Party
 
|wikipedia    = Worms World Party
 
|winehq      = 2680
 
|winehq      = 2680
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Worms}}
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 +
{{Introduction
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|introduction      = '''''Worms World Party''''' is an expanded release of the 1999 artillery game ''[[Worms Armageddon]]'', itself an upgrade to ''[[Worms 2]]'' from 1997. It features a separate set of missions, the "Forts" game mode, and a feature known as "Wormpot" - a set of mutators which can be applied to the game without the need to unlock them through challenges like before (e.g. slippery terrain, frequent earthquakes, blood effects).
 +
 
 +
|release history  = The game received a single [[#Patches|official patch]] after release. Unlike ''Armageddon'', its codebase was not updated for compatibility and feature additions, and has gradually been abandoned by the community. A [[Worms World Party Remastered|remastered version]] was released in 2015 with native widescreen and controller support.
 +
 
 +
|current state    = Currently, the game requires an [[#WWP Compatibility Fix|unofficial patch]] to fix the broken [[Glossary:DirectX/DirectDraw troubleshooting|DirectDraw]] renderer which is the cause of compatibility problems. Despite having an online WormNET server, it is deserted due to the sustained popularity and comparatively better codebase of ''Worms Armageddon''.
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://wwp.team17.com/ Official website]
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{{mm}} [https://worms.fandom.com/wiki/Worms_World_Party Unofficial Worms Wiki]
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{{mm}} [http://worms.wikia.com/wiki/Worms_World_Party Unofficial Worms Wiki]
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{{mm}} [https://worms2d.info/Worms_World_Party Worms Knowledge Base]
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{{mm}} [http://worms2d.info/Worms_World_Party Worms Knowledge Base]
 
 
{{mm}} [http://www.dream17.info/softography.php?id=42 Dream17 Softography]
 
{{mm}} [http://www.dream17.info/softography.php?id=42 Dream17 Softography]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | US: {{DRM|SafeDisc|2}}.<br>Europe: {{Removed DRM|LaserLock|5}}. Removed in 1.01 patch leaving only basic disc check. | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} A [http://dream17.abime.net/downloads.php?cat=4 demo] is available.
 
{{ii}} A [http://dream17.abime.net/downloads.php?cat=4 demo] is available.
 +
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Patches===
 +
*[https://worms2d.info/Patch_(Worms_World_Party) Service Pack 1 (version 1.01)] is the first and only official patch for the game.
 +
 +
===WWP Compatibility Fix===
 +
{{ii}} [[Glossary:DirectX/DirectDraw troubleshooting|DirectDraw]] emulation is broken in Windows 7 and later, breaking graphics and lowering performance.
 +
{{++}} Fixes bug where unable to type name in multiplayer and all graphical issues.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Install the WWP Compatibility Fix|ref=<ref>http://www.tus-wa.com/?topic=21030</ref>|fix=
 +
{{ii}} Make sure to remove all other fixes first to prevent any possible conflicts.
 +
# Download the [http://www.tus-wa.com/?topic=21030 WWP Compatibility Fix]
 +
# Extract the contents from the {{file|.zip}} file into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Alternatively use a DirectDraw wrapper|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat|title=GitHub|date=28 May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Download the [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases/ DDrawCompat] wrapper
 +
# Extract the contents from the {{file|.zip}} file into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}.
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{ii}} There are other alternative workarounds for the palette problems; see [[Glossary:DirectX/DirectDraw troubleshooting|DirectDraw troubleshooting]] for details.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\User\Teams\WG.WWP|{{p|game}}\User\SavedLevels|{{p|game}}\User\Schemes\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\User\Teams\WG.WWP|{{p|game}}\User\SavedLevels|{{p|game}}\User\Schemes\}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} Teams and singleplayer progress are stored in <code>{{p|game}}\User\Teams\WG.WWP</code>
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{{ii}} Teams and singleplayer progress are stored in {{file|{{p|game}}\User\Teams\WG.WWP}}.
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{{ii}} Saved landscapes are stored in <code>{{p|game}}\User\SavedLevels</code>
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{{ii}} Saved landscapes are stored in {{file|{{p|game}}\User\SavedLevels|folder}}.
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{{ii}} Saved schemes are stored in <code>{{p|game}}\User\Schemes</code>
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{{ii}} Saved schemes are stored in {{file|{{p|game}}\User\Schemes|folder}}.
  
 
==Video==
 
==Video==
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|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = false
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync notes                = Use the [[#Windowed|Windowed]] hack, use <code>VerticalSync</code> in the <code>.ini</code> file.
 
|vsync notes                = Use the [[#Windowed|Windowed]] hack, use <code>VerticalSync</code> in the <code>.ini</code> file.
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|60 fps                    = unknown
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|60 fps                    = true
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|60 fps notes              =  
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|60 fps notes              = Capped at 60 FPS.
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind                = false
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
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It is possible to set any screen resolution for the gameplay environment up to 32767x32767 through the [http://worms2d.info/ReSolution ReSolution] plugin. Letterboxing starts at sizes greater than '''6012x2902''' for open-island maps, and '''1916x854''' for closed-cavern maps. Multi-monitor support is possible by combining this plugin with the [[#Windowed|windowed]] hack and manually adjusting the total screen resolution in the settings file. In combination with the windowed mode hack it's also possible to optionally zoom the game (via the mouse wheel, keyboard or touchscreen) and be able to resize the game's screen real estate using the respective options. {{key|Alt|Enter}} will optionally switch between borderless fullscreen window fill and a nonfullscreen window.
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{{mm}} [https://worms2d.info/ReSolution ReSolution] plugin
 +
{{++}} Supports resolutions up to 32767x32767
 +
{{ii}} Letterboxing starts at sizes greater than '''6012x2902''' for open-island maps, and '''1916x854''' for closed-cavern maps
 +
{{ii}} Supports multi-monitor setups and zooming with the alternative [[#Windowed|windowed]] hack (see below) and manually adjusting the total screen resolution in the settings file
 +
{{ii}} {{key|Alt|Enter}} will optionally switch between borderless fullscreen window fill and a nonfullscreen window.
  
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
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Use DxWnd or alternative Windower software workarounds. See the glossary page for potential workarounds. Using windowed mode works around color palette and performance issues. It can be combined with the ReSolution plugin to change the window dimensions during the game, independently of the GPU/monitor capabilities. It's possible to zoom and resize the game combined with ReSolution when using this hack. The <code>VerticalSync</code> setting, enabled by default, synchronizes the displayed frame rate with the monitor refresh rate.
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{{ii}} Install the unofficial [[#WWP Compatibility Fix|WWP Compatibility Fix]].
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{{ii}} To enable windowed mode, set <code>WindowedInGame</code> (for the gameplay process) and/or <code>WindowedFrontend</code> (for the pre-game menu screens to <code>1</code> in the settings file).
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Download the unofficial WWP Compatibility Fix here: [http://www.tus-wa.com/?topic=21030 here]. The compatibility fix also adds extra functionality to the game.<br>
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{{++}} Windowed mode resolves the color issues and improves performance on modern systems.
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To enable windowed mode, set <code>WindowedInGame</code> (for the gameplay process) and/or <code>WindowedFrontend</code> (for the pre-game menu screens) to <code>1</code> in the settings file.
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{{++}} Can be combined with the ReSolution plugin to change the window dimensions, zoom and resize the game
  
 
==Input==
 
==Input==
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|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|acceleration option      = unknown
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|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
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|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = false
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
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|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
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|invert controller y-axis  = false
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
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|touchscreen              = false
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|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|xinput controllers        = unknown
 
|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
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|subtitles                = false
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|subtitles                = n/a
−
|subtitles notes          =  
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|subtitles notes          = Short of worm responses, there is no speech.
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|closed captions          = false
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|closed captions          = n/a
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
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|mute on focus lost notes = Uses DirectSound defaults. Can be force-disabled using the [[#Windowed|windowed]] hack with "UseFGCGetForegroundWindow" set to 1.
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|mute on focus lost notes = Uses DirectSound defaults. Can be force-disabled using the [[#Windowed|Windowed]] hack with <code>UseFGCGetForegroundWindow"</code> set to <code>1</code> in the <code>.ini</code> file.
 
|eax support              = false
 
|eax support              = false
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
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  |audio    = true
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  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = false
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  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =
 
  |fan      =
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  |language  = Danish
 
  |language  = Danish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
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  |audio    = true
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  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = false
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  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =
 
  |fan      =
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  |language  = Dutch
 
  |language  = Dutch
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = false
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  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =
 
  |fan      =
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  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = false
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  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =
 
  |fan      =
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  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
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  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = false
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  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =
 
  |fan      =
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  |language  = Hungarian
 
  |language  = Hungarian
 
  |interface = hackable
 
  |interface = hackable
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  |audio    = hackable
+
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = false
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  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/worms-world-party/1631 Fan translation.]
 
  |notes    = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/worms-world-party/1631 Fan translation.]
 
  |fan      = true
 
  |fan      = true
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  |language  = Hebrew
 
  |language  = Hebrew
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = false
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  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =
 
  |fan      =
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  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = false
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  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Korean
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Local retail version only.
 
  |fan      =
 
  |fan      =
 
}}
 
}}
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  |language  = Polish
 
  |language  = Polish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = true
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  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = false
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  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    = Local retail version only.
 
  |notes    = Local retail version only.
 
  |fan      =
 
  |fan      =
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  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = false
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  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =
 
  |fan      =
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  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = false
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  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =
 
  |fan      =
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  |language  = Swedish
 
  |language  = Swedish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = false
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =
 
  |fan      =
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|matchmaking        =  
 
|matchmaking        =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
 
|matchmaking notes  =  
−
|p2p                =  
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|p2p                = true
 
|p2p notes          =  
 
|p2p notes          =  
−
|dedicated          =  
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|dedicated          = false
 
|dedicated notes    =  
 
|dedicated notes    =  
−
|self-hosting      =  
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|self-hosting      = true
 
|self-hosting notes =  
 
|self-hosting notes =  
−
|direct ip          =  
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|direct ip          = true
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
|direct ip notes    =  
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
}}{{Network/Ports
 
|tcp  =  
 
|tcp  =  
 
|udp  =  
 
|udp  =  
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|upnp =  
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|upnp = true
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}}
 
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==Issues fixed==
 
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===Windows 7, 8, 10, Vista compatibility===
 
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{{ii}} DirectDraw emulation is broken in Windows 7 and later, breaking graphics and lowering performance.
 
−
{{++}} Fixes bug where unable to type name in multiplayer and all graphical issues.
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Use unofficial WWP Compatibility Fix|ref=<ref>http://www.tus-wa.com/?topic=21030</ref>|fix=
 
−
{{ii}} Make sure to remove all other fixes first to prevent any possible conflicts.
 
−
# Download the [http://www.tus-wa.com/?topic=21030 WWP Compatibility Fix]
 
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# Extract the contents from the <code>.zip</code> file into the installation folder {{p|game}}
 
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}}
 
−
 
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Alternatively use a DirectDraw wrapper|ref=<ref>https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat</ref>|fix=
 
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# Download the [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases/tag/v0.2.1 DirectDrawCompat] wrapper
 
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# Extract the contents from the <code>.zip</code> file into the installation folder {{p|game}}
 
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}}
 
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{{ii}} There are other alternative workarounds for the palette problems; see [[Rainbow color problems in older games]] for details.
 
−
 
 
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===Unable to connect to a friends game===
 
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{{Fixbox|description=Portforward + Static game IP+ Disable firewall|fix=
 
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{{ii}} The person hosting the server needs to do the following in order for people to be able to connect:
 
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# Port forward the game and apply a static public IP using this guide: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=483134663
 
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# Disable Windows Firewall
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|direct3d versions      =  
 
|direct3d versions      =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
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|directdraw versions    =  
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|directdraw versions    = true
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl versions        =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|macos 32-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 32-bit app =  
−
|macos 64-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
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|minOS    = 95
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|minOS    = 95, 98, ME, 2000
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 100 MHz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 100 MHz
 
|minRAM  = 32 MB
 
|minRAM  = 32 MB

Latest revision as of 16:57, 14 February 2024

This page is for the original 2001 version. For the 2015 re-release, see Worms World Party Remastered.

Worms World Party
Worms World Party cover
Developers
Team17
Publishers
Titus Interactive
Russia Russobit-M
Re-release Sold Out Software
Release dates
Windows April 6, 2001
Reception
Metacritic 75
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Turn-based
Perspectives Side view
Controls Direct control
Genres Artillery, Strategy
Series Worms
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Worms 1995
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Worms Pinball 1998
Worms Armageddon 1999
Worms World Party 2001
Worms Blast 2002
Worms 3D 2003
Worms Forts: Under Siege 2004
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Worms Reloaded 2010
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Worms World Party Remastered 2015
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Worms Rumble 2020

Warnings

SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).

Worms World Party is an expanded release of the 1999 artillery game Worms Armageddon, itself an upgrade to Worms 2 from 1997. It features a separate set of missions, the "Forts" game mode, and a feature known as "Wormpot" - a set of mutators which can be applied to the game without the need to unlock them through challenges like before (e.g. slippery terrain, frequent earthquakes, blood effects).

The game received a single official patch after release. Unlike Armageddon, its codebase was not updated for compatibility and feature additions, and has gradually been abandoned by the community. A remastered version was released in 2015 with native widescreen and controller support.

Currently, the game requires an unofficial patch to fix the broken DirectDraw renderer which is the cause of compatibility problems. Despite having an online WormNET server, it is deserted due to the sustained popularity and comparatively better codebase of Worms Armageddon.

General information

Unofficial Worms Wiki
Worms Knowledge Base
Dream17 Softography

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 US: SafeDisc 2 DRM[Note 1].
Europe: LaserLock 5 DRM. Removed in 1.01 patch leaving only basic disc check.
Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
A demo is available.

Essential improvements

Patches

WWP Compatibility Fix

DirectDraw emulation is broken in Windows 7 and later, breaking graphics and lowering performance.
Fixes bug where unable to type name in multiplayer and all graphical issues.
Install the WWP Compatibility Fix[3]
Make sure to remove all other fixes first to prevent any possible conflicts.
  1. Download the WWP Compatibility Fix
  2. Extract the contents from the .zip file into <path-to-game>
Alternatively use a DirectDraw wrapper[4]
  1. Download the DDrawCompat wrapper
  2. Extract the contents from the .zip file into <path-to-game>.
There are other alternative workarounds for the palette problems; see DirectDraw troubleshooting for details.

Game data

Configuration file location

System Location
Windows %WINDIR%\WWP.ini[Note 2]
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Team17SoftwareLTD\WormsWorldParty

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\User\Teams\WG.WWP[Note 2]
<path-to-game>\User\SavedLevels[Note 2]
<path-to-game>\User\Schemes\[Note 2]
Teams and singleplayer progress are stored in <path-to-game>\User\Teams\WG.WWP.
Saved landscapes are stored in <path-to-game>\User\SavedLevels.
Saved schemes are stored in <path-to-game>\User\Schemes.

Video

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
See Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
Use the Widescreen resolution and Windowed fixes.
Ultra-widescreen
No letterboxing for open islands, letterboxed to 1916x854 in caverns.
4K Ultra HD
No letterboxing for open islands, letterboxed to 1916x854 in caverns.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use the Windowed hack and set Border to 0 in the .ini file.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Use the Windowed hack, use VerticalSync in the .ini file.
60 FPS
Capped at 60 FPS.
120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)

Widescreen resolution

ReSolution plugin
Supports resolutions up to 32767x32767
Letterboxing starts at sizes greater than 6012x2902 for open-island maps, and 1916x854 for closed-cavern maps
Supports multi-monitor setups and zooming with the alternative windowed hack (see below) and manually adjusting the total screen resolution in the settings file
Alt+↵ Enter will optionally switch between borderless fullscreen window fill and a nonfullscreen window.

Windowed

Install the unofficial WWP Compatibility Fix.
To enable windowed mode, set WindowedInGame (for the gameplay process) and/or WindowedFrontend (for the pre-game menu screens to 1 in the settings file).
Windowed mode resolves the color issues and improves performance on modern systems.
Can be combined with the ReSolution plugin to change the window dimensions, zoom and resize the game

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Short of worm responses, there is no speech.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Uses DirectSound defaults. Can be force-disabled using the Windowed hack with UseFGCGetForegroundWindow" set to 1 in the .ini file.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Danish
Dutch
French
German
Hungarian
Fan translation.
Hebrew
Italian
Korean
Local retail version only.
Polish
Local retail version only.
Russian
Spanish
Swedish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
6 Hot seat
LAN play
6
Online play
6

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

No port information; you can edit this page to add it.
This game supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
DirectDraw
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95, 98, ME, 2000
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 100 MHz Intel Pentium 200 MHz
System memory (RAM) 32 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 300 MB
Video card (GPU) 4 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References