When comparing Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet vs Worms Armageddon, the Slant community recommends Worms Armageddon for most people. In the question“What are the best local co-op PC games?” Worms Armageddon is ranked 24th while Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet is ranked 60th. The most important reason people chose Worms Armageddon is:
Up to 6 teams, each with up to 8 worms can be present in the game.
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Pros
Pro Excellent sound design and aesthetic create an immersive, unique world
Normal play has eerie sound effects that make way for wonderful orchestral scores during cut scenes. The overall design of the sound for this game is well thought out.
Pro Minimal story that lets the player get to the meat of the game
There is an intro to the game that sets up the story and from there not much in the way of continuing this though cutscenes. It is up to the player to fill in the blanks with their imagination which lets one get to the gameplay with little interruptions.
Pro 4 player local and online co-op modes
Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet features a four player online and local co-op mode.
Pro Allows for large multiplayer battles
Up to 6 teams, each with up to 8 worms can be present in the game.
Pro Easily practice in single player
Upon Armageddons release this was the first Worms title to have a single player campaign. This allows for a great way to practice before going online to play, which can be difficult due to being matched with players with a higher skill level.
Pro Easy to access multiplayer
Due to Worms Armageddons integrated Worms.net server the multiplayer is simple to join making for an intuitive online experience.
Cons
Con Boring and repetitive
Con Short
Only takes a 4 to 5 hours to finish the game.
Con Single player puzzles are frustrating
Many of the single player campaigns are difficult due to frustrating puzzles that can take many tries to complete. As much as it is nice to have a single player campaign the real meat of the game is meant to be in the multiplayer, which shows in the design of these single player missions.