CrossworDS DS
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Release Date: May 5, 2008
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Metascore
67 out of 100

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8.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

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  • Summary: [Also known as "Nintendo Presents: Crossword Collection" in the UK/EU"] Choose from more than a thousand crossword puzzles or hone your word skills with Wordsearch or Anagrams. No matter which type of puzzle you choose, you can easily save your progress at any time and return later to finish. Crosswords DS is designed for all players—just select your difficulty level and start off with a basic four-by-four puzzle. As you progress, the game will increase in difficulty and puzzle size. Use the DS stylus like a pencil to write or circle your answers on the touch-control screen. Erasing mistakes is as simple as writing the new answer over the old one. A hint system is also included in case you need some friendly assistance. In Crosswords DS, you'll find puzzles perfect for everyone regardless of age or experience. Exercise your word skills in more than a thousand touch-control word puzzles to challenge every skill level. [Nintendo]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    90
    It's very fun thanks to its simplicity, it's graphically clean and simple, and there’s plenty of puzzles to keep you busy.
  2. GameDaily
    80
    Strategic word puzzling personified, with tons of activities to complete. What it lacks in frills, it more than makes up in substance, which is something that can't normally be said for a $20 piece of software. It's good stuff.
  3. Thunderbolt
    70
    Nintendo succeeded in their mission, which was to bring a word puzzle game to the DS that everyone can enjoy. I can definitely see this game as a useful mechanism for individuals who wish to improve their vocabulary or word understanding. However, that improvement can go so far.
  4. NTSC-uk
    30
    Any serious puzzler would be strongly advised to look elsewhere for their fix.

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  1. Positive: 1 out of 1
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  3. Negative: 0 out of 1
  1. ShawnP
    8
    Very well put together. Although the presentation ifs a bit basic, that's all you really need with this type of game. The only thing I'd ask for is online versus match-ups.… Expand

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