• Publisher: PopCap
  • Release Date: Dec 20, 2006
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 29
  2. Negative: 2 out of 29

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  1. 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. Apr 25, 2011
    10
    This game is not for everyone. Already from the title you should be able to tell it is a word game. If you don't enjoy things like scrabble then you won't enjoy this game. It's as simple as that. For those of you who do enjoy words, then this game is a hilarious and entertaining way to brush up on your English skills, but have it still feel like you're playing a real game.
  3. 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 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 theI 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. Expand
  4. S.C.
    Jan 31, 2008
    9
    For anyone actually good at Scrabble, I cannot recommend this game enough. However, you should probably keep away if you cannot average 300 points at 2 player. It will frustrate you no end. While I found completing the game straightforward, my housemate at university could not finish book one. There are minor flaws in addition to the ones already mentioned; i.e. the inability to replay For anyone actually good at Scrabble, I cannot recommend this game enough. However, you should probably keep away if you cannot average 300 points at 2 player. It will frustrate you no end. While I found completing the game straightforward, my housemate at university could not finish book one. There are minor flaws in addition to the ones already mentioned; i.e. the inability to replay bosses after completion, except in arena mode with a timer. Expand
  5. May 24, 2012
    8
    Though it does have some minor flaws, it is still a solid word game that is perfect for children who wants to improve their spelling skills. This is not for adults though.
  6. Jul 13, 2019
    8
    Uno de los mejores juegos en cuanto a innovacion. El combinar RPG con un juego de palabras es algo unico. Gracias Popcap Games. La historia ademas es muy buena! Me encanta el antagonista principal. Puedo criticar el modo arena imposible de pasar y el no poder jugar la aventura una vez terminada pero es un must-play para mi.
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. PC Gamer UK
    79
    Sweet as a kitten, and improving your personal lexicon. [Feb 2007, p.81]
  2. Indulge your inner word dork.
  3. 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]