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I've enjoyed playing all types of word games for as long as I can remember. By the way, my grandson plays quite often, and he too gets very upset by Lex's enemies getting so much more help then he does. It seems every time I use a 'powerup' for Lex, Codex counters with an endless supply of 'powerdowns', meanwhile using his (also endless)supply of 'powerup' and 'tile damaging' items.
Being well up in years now I still get a kick out of any type of game like Bookworm Adventures but I must admit this game can be very fustrating at times. So yes, the game is fun and I enjoyed playing and getting to Codex, but the fun quickly went out of it when this enemy became so powerful that no amount of decent words can do him in. My sister and I loved playing Scabble from the time we were just kids.
Even though I'm using Lex's tile protector, it seems to have no effect on keeping his tiles safe. I found a real inequality about Lex's adversaries being given so many extra items and weapons to help them win against him. To this day I'm still trying to beat Codex but find his arsenal of weapons too much for Lex, even with several potions to help him.
So, sadly, I must give the game a total of 3 1/2 stars. So I'm not alone in my opinion that the designers could have made the game a little more even and fair for Lex.
If you liked the original Bookworm game, you'll love this. It combines a word game with a role-playing fantasy game -- fighting villains with words instead of weapons, earning crystals, elixirs, and talismans to use along the way. The storyline is charming, and the characters are engaging, with a lovable hero and villains you love to loathe. A superb computer amusement with one caveat -- you may find yourself playing when you should be doing other things :-)
Below that level they struggle and will need some help. I have played it myself but find that I return to the original Bookworm as it seems to move faster.
Bookworm is more a combination of Tetris and Boggle. This is more like a series of word puzzles, each slightly different.
This game is somewhat different than Bookworm. This game is much beloved by the 12 year old boy in our house, partially because I am willing to let him play it pretty often since it has some educational value.
As you "solve" each puzzle Lex (the worm) attacks the bad guy once (mythological type creatures with a twist) and then the bad guy strikes back once. You then solve another puzzle.
Children at reading level (not age) of about 5th grade do very well with it. A free trial is available from Popcap, so you can see before you buy.
Bookworm Adventures is great fun and keeps the mind stimulated. I would recommend it to anyone who likes to work with their mind.
This is a excellent educational tool for preschoolers and adults wishing to hone their vocabulary - and a great TV-alternative.Words have to be recognized and formed from an increasing wall of letters, not necessarily in sequence. To make things more interesting, a semblance of story unfolds, in which duels take place: if your word is smaller that your opponent's you lose the round. All in all: a graphically spiced-up version of the good ol' BOOKWORM DELUXE.This is a perfect example of what has come to be known as Casual Gaming. It would be a good idea to download the 60-min trial version from a site, such as REFLEXIVE (you can Google it), and decide for yourself whether this is indeed your cup of tea.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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