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Crossword DS

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 18, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I agree with the other reviewers that the handwriting recognition is great with this game. The main issue I'm having is that the Easy and Medium puzzles are ridiculously easy, and the game is set up so that one must complete them before advancing to the more difficult levels. I think this game would be an excellent choice for those reviewers that complained about the NY Times version being too difficult for them. New York Times Crosswords

I found the Word Search section to be a bit challenging on the larger puzzles; because the puzzle is too big to fit on the screen, a lot of scrolling is necessary, so entire words may be split.

As someone else mentioned, only one puzzle may be saved at a time, so if you are halfway finished with, say, an anagram, you can save your progress but cannot move to a new puzzle without either completing the saved anagram or deleting your progress.

Has anyone played this game long enough to know when the next levels are "unlocked?"

Great and simple crossword puzzle fun

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 28, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The DS is a handheld that is simply made for crossword puzzles, and Crosswords DS doesn't disappoint. Featuring 1,000 puzzles (including word searches and anagrams) that are relatively simplistic but fun, Crosswords DS suffers from a bland presentation and sadly there is no multiplayer mode to speak of either. However, where Crosswords DS really shines is with the puzzles themselves, which are cleverly designed and enjoyable, and the game uses the DS' touch screen capabilities pretty well. Fans of crossword puzzles who found the superior New York Times Crosswords game from Majesco a little on the difficult side will surely get their money's worth here as well, and for fans of crossword puzzles in general, Crosswords DS is a more than worthwhile pick up.

Crosswords DS

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 19, 2008
Author: Amazon User

It is fun and the anagram games really make you think. The wordsearch is also really good and so is the crosswords.

Not sure I would purchase this again

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 20, 2008
Author: Amazon User

It's been kind of annoying. So far, I have only unlocked 5 puzzles on the crossword side. The word search is fun, but hard to maneuver thru the words just because of the size of the ds. Lastly, the anagrams are so-so though some of the words they say are real kind of seem flukey.
The other reviews about the handwriting recognition are spot on. It does do a good job w/that. But if puzzles is your thing, get Professor Layton-that was sooo much fun.

VERY addicting and loads of fun!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 22, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This game is so much fun. I hate doing crossword puzzles, but love word search and now I love both of them! I think this game is awesome for kids. It really gets them thinking and just as good for adults!

Pretty Neat

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 27, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is a good way to idle away time if you are into crosswords and don't have a newspaper handy. Maybe not the greatest game, but you will have to think a little. I look at video gaming (and I include games like this in that) as a good way to kill time when there is nothing better to do or when you are watching TV. This falls into that category very well. I'm only a little way into each 'game' that comes with this, but it is entertaining. Relax and enjoy.

Great purchase!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 03, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I have just bought this game and love it! Not too hard in the crossword dept. but very fun. I like the fact that it has anagrams and word searches too. What a bonus!

Great Games

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 08, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I really kie this game. Very challenging. I especially enjoy the anagrams. I am happy to see games for us older folks,

Cross WorDS

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 24, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I love this game. Its so addictive that I found myself looking up after 5 hours of playing! I would recommend it highly.

A decent crossword game...for kids

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 10, 2008
Author: Amazon User

It's important to understand that this game seems to have been designed specifically for kids. It starts with very simple 4x4 grids, with mostly fill-in-the-blank clues, and progresses to more difficult, though still pretty basic crossword styles. It also includes a couple other word-based games (anagrams and word-searches) that are similarly geared toward younger users.

The handwriting recognition is only fairly accurate - about the same as Brain Age. The interface is intuitive and easy to navigate, though not particularly conducive to fast puzzle solving.

If you are looking for a more challenging crossword game - as you would find in a newspaper, for example - check out the New York Times Crossword Puzzles, also for the Nintendo DS.

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