Bookworm Classic

About

"Bookworm Classic" is a word-based puzzle game with over 347,000 words to form. The objective is to create words by connecting adjacent letters on a grid, with higher scores given for longer words and rare letters. The game increases in difficulty as players progress, adding challenges such as tile-swapping and bomb tiles that must be cleared quickly. It is a fun and engaging way to improve vocabulary and spelling skills.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 900 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

monetization165 negative mentions

The game is a great way to keep the mind sharp and improve vocabulary.
It's addictive and fun, reminiscent of the original Bookworm experience.
The ads are manageable and do not significantly interrupt gameplay.

There are too many ads, often unskippable, which disrupt the gaming experience.
The game lacks some features from the original, such as the charming worm character and a larger board.
The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks the challenge of longer words due to a limited letter selection.

monetization
169 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many users expressing frustration over the excessive frequency and length of ads, which disrupt gameplay. While some players find the ads manageable or even beneficial for learning, a substantial number feel that the intrusive advertising has diminished their overall enjoyment, leading to calls for a more reasonable pricing model to remove ads entirely. Overall, the balance between ad presence and gameplay experience remains a contentious issue among users.
- “Beige is boring and makes me want to doze off; no ads or purchases needed!”
- “When I first played this game years ago, there were no ads. Now I have been playing for a while again, and ads are appearing more and more often.”
- “I paid for no ads and am still seeing them.”
- “They took what used to be an excellent vocabulary game and turned it into garbage: ads every 2 seconds, you can't get rid of them, plus there are massive quantities of red tiles that no longer allow you to properly form longer words; it has been seriously dumbed down.”
- “Congratulations on taking a nice simple game and completely killing the experience with advertising.”
- “The ads make this otherwise fun game unbearable and I have the paid version.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the app has received mixed reviews, with many users expressing frustration over the inability to turn it off despite selecting the option to do so. While some appreciate the soft and soothing quality of the music, others find it annoying and distracting, particularly when trying to listen to their own music. Overall, the persistent music issue detracts from the user experience for many players.
- “No annoying music or characters.”
- “It is small in size, there is no annoying music & even though it says 'expert', I find it very easy to keep on leveling up, so don't let that word throw you, it's just right.”
- “The music is soft and soothing.”
- “I can't turn the music off, despite clicking and unclicking the music icon.”
- “Upon selecting 'music off', the music continues to play! I can't listen to my chosen music from my phone Bluetooth without this distraction playing in the background.”
- “The only problem is I can't get the music to turn off even when it shows it is off.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising their simplicity and ease of navigation, while others criticized them for being bland and lacking in vibrancy. Although the game stays true to the original aesthetic, many users feel there is room for improvement. Overall, the graphics are functional but may not impress those seeking a more visually striking experience.
- “Fabulous graphics.”
- “Not a lot of razzle-dazzle graphics, but for me that's a good thing.”
- “Easy to navigate and good graphics.”
- “Graphics could maybe be better.”
- “Good port/ripoff of the original version, but the ads are too frequent and the aesthetic and colors are bland.”
- “Stays true to the original graphics, sound effects, and gameplay, but it never seems to increase in difficulty, no matter how long you play.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is mixed, with some users experiencing significant glitches, such as freezing when accessing the leaderboard and issues with rewards not being credited. However, other players report a smooth experience with no glitches, highlighting the game's enjoyable and challenging nature. Overall, while some players face stability issues, others find the game runs well.
- “Love this game, no glitches, a great challenge that keeps you playing for hours.”
- “Tons of fun, no glitches, and it's never boring to play.”
- “Whenever I press the leaderboard button, the game freezes and none of the buttons work.”
- “I love the game, but there are too many glitches. I watched five videos to get green tiles, and the first time I wasn't sure, so I counted again. I knew for a fact I wasn't getting my green tiles, and as far as I know, it's still not working. I wrote this after the fifth video and will keep everyone updated. The settings should have more options.”
- “The game is fun, but the stability issues really detract from the experience.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the comical interactions with the bookworm character and the amusing cartoonish elements, which add a lighthearted touch to the experience. However, some players feel that the overall humor is diminished by a lack of challenge and engaging sound effects.
- “But what made it for me was the comical bookworm himself with his funny interactions.”
- “Reaching levels with trophies and funny cartoonish characters.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game has been criticized for lacking excitement and depth, with users expressing a disinterest in traditional storylines and quests, focusing instead on gameplay mechanics like word finding. Overall, the narrative elements seem minimal and do not engage players effectively.
- “That had a story and was exciting; this is neither.”
- “I am not interested in storylines, just in actually finding words.”
- “There are no quests and no chance for building a collection.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find grinding to be a tedious yet significant challenge, especially when fatigue sets in, making the experience feel more burdensome.
- “Grinding feels like a tedious challenge, especially when you're already tired.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel more like a chore than a fun activity.”
- “I find the grinding aspect to be incredibly monotonous and draining.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting a mix of nostalgia and heartache, suggesting that it evokes strong feelings reminiscent of the original experience.
- “No fun like the original bookworm... heartthrob to my heart breaking... sighs.....☹”