Bookworm Classic

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Bookworm Classic is a single player action game. It received positive reviews from players.

"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

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,494 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

monetization154 negative mentions

The game is fun and helps keep your mind active, making it a great way to pass the time.
Many players appreciate the nostalgic feel of the game, reminiscent of the original Bookworm they loved.
The game offers a relaxing experience without time pressure, allowing players to enjoy word formation at their own pace.

The game is plagued by an excessive number of unskippable ads, which disrupt the gameplay experience.
Players have noted that the game lacks some features from the original, such as the charming worm character and the ability to see word definitions.
The game can be frustrating due to the frequent appearance of burning tiles and a limited selection of longer words.

monetization
158 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and length of ads, particularly unskippable ones that disrupt gameplay. While some users appreciate the option to purchase an ad-free experience, they often find that not all ads are removed, leading to dissatisfaction. Overall, the consensus indicates that aggressive advertising detracts significantly from the gaming experience, despite some players noting that the ads are less intrusive compared to other games.
- “I love the game but not the ads.”
- “I paid for no ads and am still seeing them.”
- “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.”
- “This game has an absolutely unbearable amount of 30-second unskippable ads.”
- “Congratulations on taking a nice simple game and completely killing the experience with advertising.”
- “The ads destroy this game.”
music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
68%
16%
The music in the app has received mixed reviews, with many users expressing frustration over the inability to turn it off despite attempts to do so. While some appreciate the soft and soothing background music, others find it intrusive and distracting, particularly when trying to listen to their own music. Overall, the music aspect is seen as a significant issue that detracts from the user experience.
- “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's Bluetooth without this distraction in the background.”
- “The only problem is I can't get the music to turn off even when it shows it is off.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the faithful representation of the original aesthetic, while others criticized the blandness and lack of visual flair. While some found the graphics easy to navigate and enjoyable, others felt they could be improved, leading to an overall sentiment of mediocrity in visual presentation.
- “Fabulous graphics.”
- “Not a lot of razzle-dazzle graphics, but for me that's a good thing.”
- “Good port/ripoff of the original version, but the ads are too frequent and the aesthetic and colors are bland.”
- “Graphics could maybe be better.”
- “Easy to navigate and good graphics.”
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 frustrating stability issues, others find the game to be stable and engaging.
- “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.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate a lack of engaging narrative, with players expressing disappointment over the absence of a compelling storyline, quests, or opportunities for exploration and collection. The focus seems to be more on gameplay mechanics rather than storytelling, leaving some users unsatisfied.
- “That had a story and was exciting; this is neither.”
- “Where's the storyline?”
- “There are no quests and no chance for building a collection.”
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.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting a mix of nostalgia and heartache, with references to both joy and sadness that resonate strongly with their experiences.
- “No fun like the original bookworm... heartthrob to my heart breaking... sighs.....☹”