Tricks and glitches (first generation)

(Up to Game logic)

This is a list of known in-game tricks and glitches in the first generation of 2D Worms games.

Amiga versions

Tricks and Glitches

• Action Replays display different outcome
• Bazooka through wall
• Crashes on systems with 68010 CPU*
• Worms that hurt themselves with their first Shotgun round still get a second shot
• Dynamite retreat can be altered in Action Replay
• Kamikaze-ing into a landmine stops the worm from dying
• Loading maps saved with DeluxePaint "Stencil" feature active crashes the game
• Screen cutt-off on NTSC Amigas*
• Software Failure 8000 0020*

Bugs with an asterisk (*) next to them have been repaired in Worms using the unofficial freeware add-on WormsShell.

Worms only

• Control defaults to CD32 controller if cd.device is installed*
• Crashes if OS libraries missing*
• Crashes on systems using MultiUserFileSystem*
• Dynamite will not explode while retreating worm is jumping
• "Insert Disk" message on HD installed game*

Bugs with an asterisk (*) next to them have not been officially patched but have been repaired using the freeware add-on WormsShell.

WormsDC only

• Concrete Donkey can be deployed in Cavern levels
• Crashes during start-up on Amiga CD32
• Loading option sets whilst using BETONG ASNA or BOING cheat crashes the game
• MUSIC cheat glitch
• Using the Nuclear Bomb twice pushes the team health bars off the screen

Unconfirmed

• "Nowhere to worm!" error on maps with plenty of play space (emulation only)

Fixed glitches

Neutral

• Unable to load option sets
• Crashes when loading from Workbench

Harmful

• Erratic rope behaviour

MS-DOS versions

Tricks and Glitches

• Bazooka-Uzi trick
• Worm on Ninja Rope can force itself through a girder if release is timed correctly

Fixed glitches

Neutral

Picking up worms using NR

Harmful

Erratic Bungee

See also

• Tricks and glitches (Second generation)