TIGSource: Bookworm Adventures

Bookworm Adventures

Brandon "BMcC" McCartin — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 18:40:00 +0000

PopCap released a new Scrabble-like game recently called Bookworm Adventures, and it seems to be pretty popular, thanks in no small part to Tycho’s love of all things word. So I thought I’d mention it here, but it just wouldn’t be right if I hadn’t played the thing first, y’know?

Before I knew it ~~- POW -~~ splash screen. The trial period had ended. I had played for an hour straight.

So… it’s pretty addictive. Even if you’re not a huge nerd!

My proudest moments: Delivering a crushing “conquistadores” to put away Circe and dropping the still-impressive “elucubration” right before the demo ended.

Alright, maybe it is only fun for huge nerds.

"Bookworm Adventures" by Shih Tzu

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 10:12:29 +0000

Also take note that the writing was handled by Stephen Notley, the crazy dude from Canadia who draws Bob the Angry Flower! (www.angryflower.com) I’d call that rather indie.

"Bookworm Adventures" by Xander

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 09:37:27 +0000

It was pretty fun, although me and it had a few disagreements. Apparently ‘Ares’ is acceptable, but ‘Odin’ isn’t. Of course given that he’s travelling around ancient greece and beating up Cyclops and whatnot, I guess it does sort of make sense. Shame about the price though, £20 is asking too much for a simple game of scrabulous puzzletry. (BSX, Greatest.Genre-Name.Ever)

"Bookworm Adventures" by Dan MacDonald

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 21:09:53 +0000

I liked it, played though to the end of the demo. It was good enough I considered buying it, then I went to the site and saw the $30 price tag and decided “no thanks”.

"Bookworm Adventures" by BeamSplashX

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 19:48:14 +0000

Scrabulous Puzzletry.

"Bookworm Adventures" by BMcC

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 19:20:57 +0000

New category: “Scrabble-like.” Or maybe “Scrabblesque.”

::drool:: If only I had the letters…