80
Usually, it's a pretty safe bet that a DS version of a Flash game isn't a good deal. However, WordJong has some new features and comes in at a great budget price.
80
It's a very addicting puzler that rewards you for strategy as well as your vocabulary. [Dec 2007, p.157]
75
The game's got a very addictive nature, and there's a good amount of different modes (including two player battle mode) to keep things interesting. It's just a bit of a bummer that the programmers don't wean certain players (i.e. the older casual crowd) into its gameplay mechanics with a tutorial mode.
WordJong
DS
Released On:
Nov 16, 2007
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Generally Favorable
77
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85
If you've ever enjoyed a puzzle game, you'll dig it, and when it makes you smarter, just consider that a nice bonus.
80
WordJong is a modest game, a simple puzzle game that does only one thing ... but does it very well.
80
It's a very addicting puzler that rewards you for strategy as well as your vocabulary. [Dec 2007, p.157]
80
Usually, it's a pretty safe bet that a DS version of a Flash game isn't a good deal. However, WordJong has some new features and comes in at a great budget price.
78
Overall, WordJong is a pretty addictive game. And even though it is a budget title, there is plenty here to keep players word-smithing for a long time.
75
The game's got a very addictive nature, and there's a good amount of different modes (including two player battle mode) to keep things interesting. It's just a bit of a bummer that the programmers don't wean certain players (i.e. the older casual crowd) into its gameplay mechanics with a tutorial mode.
67
For those who haven't taken the New York Times Crossword puzzle out of their handheld in six months.
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SummaryWordJong features simple engrossing gameplay: Use a set of lettered tiles to create words, clearing the board as you use them. Aim for high-scoring words, earn bonus tiles, and work to clear the board with no leftover letters. WordJong boasts several new features exclusive to the DS , including local and online wireless play as well as D... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
