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Worms Ultimate Mayhem
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360 · PC
Team17 Digital · 2011
Ludograph rating
B
Good
66 /100
Worms Ultimate Mayhem is a turn-based strategy game that develops problem solving and spatial awareness in dynamic environments.
Growth (BDS)
51
Risk (RIS)
7
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
7+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.76 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.20 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.35 | |
Worms Ultimate Mayhem offers a strategic and engaging turn-based combat experience set in dynamic 3D environments. It fosters problem-solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking as players manage their team of worms, utilize a diverse arsenal, and adapt to changing battlefields. The game supports both single-player challenges and multiplayer modes, including local and online play, promoting social interaction and competitive skill development. Customization options allow for personal expression, adding to the fun and replayability.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.28 | |
While generally a light-hearted and engaging game, Worms Ultimate Mayhem's online competitive modes, particularly ranked matches, may expose players to competitive toxicity and social comparison. Although 'stranger chat' is reportedly absent, the presence of in-game voice chat in a competitive environment could still lead to negative interactions. The cartoon violence, while not realistic, involves explosions and the defeat of worm characters.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.33 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Not yet assessed·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.