On Reflection

If it’s strategy you’re after, you can do far better than Band Of Bugs. Outpost Kaloki X, Worms, Catan; they all make this game cry. Although passable in multiplayer, do you really want anyone to know you own a game with this title? What are you? Three?

The Score

Before even giving a second’s thought to the bread and butter of what goes on, this is certainly excellent value for money, compared to some other games out there. A full campaign mode is included with this turn-based strategy effort, alongside various standalone levels and even a scenario creation tool. As far as strategy goes, though, it’s pretty simplistic stuff. Though victory conditions vary a little, the limited range of weapons, spells and movement types turns it all into a bit of a plod when you’re by yourself.

With friends things are a bit livelier, although you’re still completely distracted by possibly the worst graphics of all time, which contain more squares than an accountants’ convention. If you haven’t had a colour-induced seizure by the end of play you’re either Superman or playing on a 1950s telly.

6 out of 10