Bookworm Adventures Deluxe

 PC
  • Publisher: PopCap
  • Release Date: Dec 20, 2006
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. PC Gameworld
    94
    It's essentially Scrabble for the videogame generation, with mundane numerical scores replaced by hitpoints and flashy animated attacks, wrapped up in a cute and funny package. You'd have to be a serious logophobe not to love it.
  2. The A.V. Club
    91
    Indulge your inner word dork.
  3. Eurogamer
    90
    One perfectly formed, endlessly absorbing, regularly amusing word game. If you're looking for some brainial stimulation, find logic puzzles like Sudoku and Slitherlink a trifle soulless, and have a nasty 'untreatable' case of leprosy or beriberi, then I really can't recommend Bookworm Adventures enough.
  5. Hardcore Gamer
    90
    There's a lot of depth to Bookworm Adventures, with many small, extraneous details adding to the charm and fun. [June 2007, p.68]
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  6. PC Gamer UK
    79
    Sweet as a kitten, and improving your personal lexicon. [Feb 2007, p.81]
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  7. PALGN
    70
    The game encourages you to dig deep into your vocabulary and create powerful attacks. It’s surprisingly engaging and when coupled with strategic elements such as Gem Tiles, and can also be quite challenging. To keep things fresh there are also a variety of mini-games on offer. A must for casual gamers.
  8. Computer Games Magazine
    60
    You'll get your dozen hours of fun out of Bookworm Adventures, but you'll want to go back to "Bookworm" for more serious wordplay. [Mar 2007, p.70]
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Awards & Rankings

30
#30 Best PC Game of 2006
65
#65 Most Shared PC Game of 2006

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
  1. Lazarel
    Dec 31, 2018
    10
    The game is a perfect masterpiece. There is no game that can produce as much joy as playing this game.
  2. andrew9
    Nov 16, 2021
    8
    Bokwork adventures .
  3. EmperorGarmadon
    Jun 10, 2019
    10
    I found the game to be useful for expanding one's vocabulary and strategic thinking when it comes to spelling words and using treasures toI found the game to be useful for expanding one's vocabulary and strategic thinking when it comes to spelling words and using treasures to help boost your attacks. I enjoy the game's mechanic of having enemies and bosses with certain weaknesses and strengths, preventing the game from being predictable. However, I do wish that there was a replay mode with an advanced mode, similar to the replay mode in Plants vs. Zombies. The game is visually impressive with the art design, colors, and amazing characters. The simple mechanic of creating words to defeat enemies is amazing and I wish that the game could extended beyond two volumes. Overall, an amazing game and I would recommend it to other causal players.… Full Review »
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