Summary
- Release Year: 2012
- Genres: Puzzle
- Platforms: Android, iOS, PC (Microsoft Windows), Web browser, Windows Phone
- Developers: You vs. the Internet
- Publishers: Microsoft Studios
Microsoft Wordament (2012)
Microsoft Wordament is a free massively multiplayer online word game developed by Microsoft Studios and released in 2012 for Windows Phone, Windows 8, and iOS. The game is a clone of the classic board game Boggle, in which players attempt to find words by connecting adjacent letters on a grid. Wordament adds a number of new features to the Boggle formula, including online multiplayer, daily challenges, and power-ups.
Gameplay
Wordament is played on a 4×4 grid of letter tiles. Players take turns finding words by connecting adjacent letters horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Words must be at least three letters long, and they cannot use the same letter twice. Players score points for each word they find, with longer words and words that use less common letters being worth more points.
In addition to the standard game mode, Wordament also offers a number of other game modes, including:
- Multiplayer: Players can compete against each other in real-time multiplayer matches.
- Daily Challenge: Players are given a new grid of letters each day and must find as many words as they can within a two-minute time limit.
- Power-Ups: Players can use power-ups to help them find words, such as the “Hint” power-up, which reveals a single letter on the grid.
Features
Wordament includes a number of features that make it stand out from other word games, including:
- Cross-platform play: Wordament can be played on Windows Phone, Windows 8, and iOS devices. This allows players to compete against each other regardless of what platform they are using.
- Online multiplayer: Wordament is one of the few word games that offers online multiplayer. This allows players to compete against each other in real-time matches.
- Daily challenges: Wordament offers a new daily challenge each day. This gives players a chance to test their skills and earn rewards.
- Power-ups: Wordament includes a number of power-ups that can help players find words. These power-ups can be earned by completing daily challenges or by purchasing them with in-game currency.
Reception
Wordament was met with positive reviews upon release. Critics praised the game’s simple but addictive gameplay, its cross-platform play, and its online multiplayer mode. The game was also a commercial success, with over 10 million downloads in its first year of release.
Legacy
Wordament is one of the most popular word games ever released. The game’s success has helped to popularize the word game genre on mobile devices. Wordament has also been credited with inspiring a number of other word games, including the popular mobile game Words With Friends.
Conclusion
Microsoft Wordament is a fun and addictive word game that is perfect for casual and hardcore gamers alike. The game’s simple but challenging gameplay, its cross-platform play, and its online multiplayer mode make it a great choice for anyone looking for a fun and challenging word game.
Review Score
8.5/10
