WordJong

WordJong
Developer(s) Gameblend Studios
Magellan Interactive
Publisher(s) Destineer (US)
Funbox Media
Platform(s) Nintendo DS
Release
  • NA: November 16, 2007
  • EU: September 17, 2010
  • AU: September 30, 2010
Genre(s) Puzzle
Mode(s) Single-player
Multiplayer

WordJong is a puzzle video game developed by Gameblend Studios and Magellan Interactive and published by Destineer for the Nintendo DS. The gameplay of WordJong combines the elements of Mahjong and Scrabble.[1] WordJong was then released in Europe on September 17, 2010 and in Australia on September 30, 2010, which was published by Funbox Media.

Gameplay

WordJong is a puzzle game. It features simple, but attention-grabbing gameplay. The game uses an achievement system quite similar to Xbox Live,[2] featuring 39 possible medallions that the player can earn.[3] WordJong consists of a dictionary with more than 100,000 words.[4] The goal is to clear the board and use all of the tiles provided in the game.[5]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate scores
AggregatorScore
GameRankings75.33% (9 reviews)[6]
Metacritic77/100 (9 reviews)[7]
Review scores
PublicationScore
AllGame[1]
Game Informer8/10[8]
GameSpot7.5/10[9]
GameZone8/10[10]
IGN7.5/10[2]
Joystiq8/10[11]
Nintendo World Report8/10[12]

WordJong has received generally positive reviews from critics. Frank Provo of GameSpot stated that "Scrabble-style mahjong is pleasantly addictive."[9] Nintendo World Report (NWR) editor, Mike Gamin, mentioned the game's variety of modes.[12]

The game also received some negative reviews. IGN pointed out that there is barely anyone who wants to challenge another person through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and that there is no tutorial provided. And, IGN mentioned that if you undid a move, there was no way to redo it.[2] GameSpot also pointed out that the graphics and audio of the game were very plain.[9] The NWR stated that there aren't any online communication options.[12]

References

  1. 1 2 Marriott, Scott. "WordJong". Allgame. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 Harris, Craig (November 27, 2007). "WordJong Review". IGN. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  3. ↑ "WordJong Product Details". GameStop. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
  4. ↑ "WordJong Details and Credits". Metacritic. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
  5. ↑ "WordJong". Nintendo. Retrieved 22 January 2012.
  6. ↑ "WordJong for DS". GameRankings. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  7. ↑ "WordJong Critic Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  8. ↑ Kato, Matthew (December 2007). "Clearing the Bar". Game Informer (176): pg. 157.
  9. 1 2 3 Provo, Frank (December 18, 2007). "WordJong Review". GameSpot. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  10. ↑ "WordJong-NDS-Review". GameZone. November 28, 2007. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  11. ↑ Fletcher, JC (November 2, 2007). "DS Fanboy Review: WordJong". Joystiq. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  12. 1 2 3 Gamin, Mike (October 12, 2007). "WordJong". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
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