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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.

Too easy!

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: July 31, 2008
Author: Amazon User

It's a little boring, at least for me. You have to get through too many simple crosswords before you get to anything slightly interesting. I'd like something in between this version and the NY times version. I'm smart but not brilliant.

It's decent, a worthwhile buy

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: May 10, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I just got this game a day ago so I will limit my review to areas that I have played. The game is played with the DS lite held vertical (think Brain Age) It works nicely for this game too. The graphics a very nice and easy to look at ... Bright but not overly colorful. The music in the game is nothing special and quite repetitive. I think you would end up turning off anyhow since this is a word game.

Now onto actual game play... The game has 3 sections Anagrams, Word Search and Crosswords. The game allows you to have 4 or 5 profiles so it works great for a household of players. The crosswords section looks pretty extensive.Many puzzles are open straight away with plenty more waiting to be unlocked.I have only gone through 20 of the easy puzzles and they are quite easy. I would say on the level of the EASY and Fun crossword magazines you can purchase at candy stores.They are also quite small. I have solved most in under 5:00 minutes. There is a timer and hints available to you. However using hints cost some penalties As each puzzles is solved it's stamped completed. You can do them over if you desire but it erases your previous solve. The grid layouts vary and the controls work nicely. You can zoom in a write your answer in the box. If you have written the correct letter it shows up black if you have written the wrong letter it shows up red ! You can erase a wrong answer with a tap of the eraser or simply write over your previous answer. Hand writing recognition is EXCELLENT on this game and pretty quick too ! My minor quibble is hard to explain but I will try.... When you are are filling in a "down" answer , after you write it in it jumps to the box to the right ... you then have to tap the box that you actually wanted... minor and takes seconds and perhaps it's me (only had game a day) but I want to mention it anyway. The crossword section is nice for quickie games and relaxation... I have not done the harder puzzles so perhaps they get larger and more detailed later.

I explored the Anagram and Word Section very lightly.The Anagram section allows you to pick your word length. My first quibble with the Anagram section lies in the fact that when you save a game , the next time you go to the Anagram section it tells you it has found a saved game. If you don't want to play that saved game it erases it. My second quibble is that when you select "give Up" it gives you no score or credit for that game regardless if there was only one word left to discover. The Word Search section is basic and predictable.

In closing I recommend this game. It's pretty easy and relaxing and great for short bursts of time. Quite addicting too. I like that the Crosswords are not too hard...That might put off some buyers . However,I think there will be many more that will enjoy the simpler puzzles.

CrossworDS vs New York Times Crossword

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: June 29, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I've played the New York Times Crossword game and was looking for a change of pace when I heard of CrossworDS. Well...I have to say that I like the New Tork Times game better even though CrossworDS has Anagrams and Word Search. I found the game play for CrossworDS to be annoying with the "pink" and "blue" across and down control scheme. The New York Times version is more efficient. That's all I can say in 25 words or less. If anyone out there is a fan of pure crossword play check out the NYT verison. However, CrossworDS is a nice diversion with it's Anagram and Word Search games.

Subtitle says it all

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: June 18, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I was not so impressed with this suite of Crossword puzzles--most of them are way to simple and it takes forever to get through the medium level before the harder ones are unlocked. I wish Nintendo would allow users to unlock the levels manually, rather than have the game dictate this.

That said, the game title is 'Crossword for Everyone." So don't be dissapointed when you see clues like "The cow jumped over the M___."
I like that you can set the game to notify you of a wrong answer, but if you like a more challenging crossword puzzle, leave this off. More advanced crossword junkies would probably fare betting purcashing the New York Times edition, which is also avaialable in DS format

Good game but very easy - better for younger players!

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 23, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I wanted a crossword game for my DS that would entertain me (an adult). This one is fun to play but way too easy. I chose it because I find NY Times crosswords a little too challenging for me and thought this would be better, but it isn't. Where NY Times is too challenging, Crosswords DS is too easy. Someone needs to come up with a crossword game somewhere in the middle for us "average folks"! The mechanics of the game are easy to use and very understandable, I rate that part a five! I would think this game would be great for under 12 year olds.

What's a ten-letter word for "simplistic?"

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 25, 2008
Author: Amazon User

That's right. "Crosswords." If you're halfway decent at solving crossword puzzles--i.e., you can finish most NY Times daily puzzles and at least half of the Sunday ones--this game is most definitely not for you. Even the hardest level is no more challenging than the puzzles in those two-inch thick puzzle books you can buy at the grocery check-out for two dollars. That said, if you happen to have a bright eight year-old lying around the house, this is a great way to introduce him or her to the joys of solving. The software looks great, works perfectly and is easy to understand. Just don't expect any cleverness from the clues or, even worse, to learn anything at all from playing Nintendo Crosswords.

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.

Such a surprise!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: May 14, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I must say, I never would've bought this game if I hadn't played a demo downloaded from our Wii from the new Nintendo Channel. I hate playing crosswords in the newspaper because I always get to the end just to discover that I had a word wrong. Not so with this game! There is an option that you can turn on or off that will let you know if the letter you enter is correct. The touch screen is used very well is this game. As you can tell by the picture on the game, you hold the DS sideways like a book. You write the letters on the touch screen. Not only are there a thousand crossword puzzles to solve, there are word searches and anagrams too! I must admit some of the easy puzzles are literally so easy that it will take you seconds to complete. I haven't hit the hard crosswords yet, but I know when I do, it will be a challenge. Even if you don't like crossword puzzles, give this game a go. The $19.99 price tag makes it even more sweet.

Days, hours, months of fun!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 20 / 20
Date: May 15, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I have been having a GREAT time with this game - it has seemingly endless amounts of puzzles! The crossword puzzles recognize my handwriting a lot better than My Word Coach, solving is pretty easy and fun. So far I've only tried Easy and Medium settings, they're just barely hard enough to tickle your brain and very satisfying to try and beat your best puzzle-solving times. MUCH easier and less frustrating than the New York Times Crossword game. Word searches are a little harder, but fun too. Your eyes could go crazy staring at all those little letters after doing a few in a row but it's great to have the variety.

The only reason I give it a 4-star instead of 5 is that the anagrams seem to want you to figure out EVERY SINGLE possibility before moving on. I'd prefer if you could try and beat your highest number of words each time, leave it a little more open-ended. Still, this isn't that big a deal - the challenge will just make me even more of a Boggle champion in the long run.

I love the variety of having different sorts of puzzles available, and the fact that there are SO MANY to do makes this an amazingly great deal at only $20. I've been plugging away at it nearly every day for a week and have barely scratched the surface! If you like games like Brain Age and My Word Coach you'll really have fun with this.

Now I just wish Nintendo would make a Sudoku game with this many puzzles for such a good price!

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