Bookworm (2004)

The concept is well-executed, but the lack of different play modes or minigames limits the title's scope. [June 2004, p.121]

It's a shame that this port isn't more ambitious, because there's a downloadable, deluxe and for-pay version of Bookworm for the PC that a faster mode of play, with burning blocks appearing in real-time.

Addicting. It operates on many levels. Not only to you have to think fast but you have to plan in advance. I think that most gamers will be amazed at just how many words they can think of when pushed to the limit.

But when it comes to game variety, Bookworm is a little hollow simply because the designers didn't go any further than offering a simple, portable rendition of the PC download.

If anything, the game is a great time killer, but since it’s pretty much an exact copy of what’s readily available for free on their website, it really doesn’t warrant a purchase.