Quarrel Deluxe

 iOS
Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. The Onion (A.V. Club)
    Dec 12, 2011
    100
    The combination of military strategy with the endless variety of the English language gives each Quarrel match a lively unpredictability and an almost inexhaustible replay appeal.
  2. Guardian
    Aug 27, 2011
    100
    Quarrel is just a lovely, skilfully-crafted joy. Denki's genius is in making you feel that hours in the game's company have been educational rather than a time-killing indulgence. That is the loftiest aim of all word games. Few really achieve it.
  3. GamePro
    Oct 14, 2011
    90
    The AI personalities still offer a diverse range of difficulty and play styles though, making Quarrel one of the best options for wordsmiths on the go.
  5. Pocket Gamer UK
    Sep 7, 2011
    90
    A superb word-strategy game with enough polish and charm to overlook its lack of multiplayer.
  6. Eurogamer
    Sep 1, 2011
    90
    Quarrel is a victory for good ideas and also for clever implementation. I suspect that the game's still waiting for multiplayer in order to really show us what it can do but, until that arrives, this is a smart addition to iOS in its own right.
  7. Gamezebo
    Sep 12, 2011
    80
    While the lack of Game Center multiplayer support is devastating, the core game and modes will last your average word nerd for hours on end. The Domination mode will always give you something to shoot for, while the Daily Challenge will give your brain a taxing workout.
  8. 148Apps
    Sep 2, 2011
    80
    Even without a multiplayer mode, Quarrel is a phenomenal game. Frustrations aside, it is so enjoyable and very hard to put down. Strategy and word game fans will both find things to love about this game and players that enjoy both genres will be in heaven.
  9. TouchArcade
    Sep 1, 2011
    80
    Don't get me wrong, the lack of multi-player does not take the shine off the overall package here. It is a smartly produced and full experience as it currently exists, and the value proposition is assuredly there.
  10. Edge Magazine
    Sep 1, 2011
    80
    Quarrel DX is the funniest and most stylish word game around, with layers of strategy that go down so deep it sometimes feels you're just scratching the surface. Even without multiplayer this is an essential purchase. With multiplayer, it could take over the world – or, at the very least, be the thinking person's Angry Birds.
  11. Slide to Play
    Aug 30, 2011
    75
    A creative and fun spin on word games with one glaring oversight: no multiplayer.

Awards & Rankings

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#56 Best iOS Game of 2011

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  1. justjj
    Jan 15, 2012
    10
    The most fun wordgame out there! It combines Bookworm, Scrabble and Risk all together - and adds a bit of Angry Birds style and humor toThe most fun wordgame out there! It combines Bookworm, Scrabble and Risk all together - and adds a bit of Angry Birds style and humor to boot. Keeps me up when I should be going to bed most nights. Definite must get.… Full Review »