WordJong
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| Developer(s) | Gameblend Studios Magellan Interactive |
| Publisher(s) | Destineer (US) Funbox Media |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo DS |
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| 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
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| GameRankings | 75.33% (9 reviews)[6] |
| Metacritic | 77/100 (9 reviews)[7] |
| Publication | Score |
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| AllGame |    [1] |
| Game Informer | 8/10[8] |
| GameSpot | 7.5/10[9] |
| GameZone | 8/10[10] |
| IGN | 7.5/10[2] |
| Joystiq | 8/10[11] |
| Nintendo World Report | 8/10[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
- ^ a b Marriott, Scott. "WordJong". Allgame. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
- ^ a b c Harris, Craig (November 27, 2007). "WordJong Review". IGN. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
- ^ "WordJong Product Details". GameStop. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
- ^ "WordJong Details and Credits". Metacritic. Retrieved 20 February 2012.
- ^ "WordJong". Nintendo. Retrieved 22 January 2012.
- ^ "WordJong for DS". GameRankings. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
- ^ "WordJong Critic Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
- ^ Kato, Matthew (December 2007). "Clearing the Bar". Game Informer (176): pg. 157.
{{cite journal}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help);|pages=has extra text (help) - ^ a b c Provo, Frank (December 18, 2007). "WordJong Review". GameSpot. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
- ^ "WordJong-NDS-Review". GameZone. November 28, 2007. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
- ^ Fletcher, JC (November 2, 2007). "DS Fanboy Review: WordJong". Joystiq. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
- ^ a b c Gamin, Mike (October 12, 2007). "WordJong". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
