| Version | 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Greenhorn Games |
| Release date | Nov 7, 2008 |
| Date added | Jun 25, 2004 |
| Os requirements | Windows 95, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows, Windows XP |
| Requirements | Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP, DirectX 7 drivers |
| Total downloads | 2,408 |
| Price | Free to try |
Description
The object of Wordcrafter is to chain letters to form words, then transform those words into symbols. These symbols are then rotated and placed onto a board. Set in a realm of magic and mystery, Wordcrafter provides hours of fun while challenging your vocabulary and visual skills. Features include 18 forms of power, six magical spells, secret runes to uncover, a dictionary of more than 140,000 words, and an original musical score and sound effects.
Review
This game simultaneously teaches and entertains, though some users may find it too complex for its own good. In Wordcrafter, you form words by connecting contiguous letters that appear in a grid. Once you've created a word, the game transforms it into tiles, which you must then use to fill a board. However, Wordcrafter's goal was not immediately clear to us, and when we visited the online help files, we were somewhat overwhelmed by the amount of rules. After we completed the rather tedious process of learning all the special rules and moves, we found mastering the game a tall order. The graphics are better than average, but the feature set is small, only allowing you to disable the sound effects and music or play in full-screen mode. We also encountered a few stability problems. Though the game did crash one of our tests PCs, it hogged far too much system memory no matter which machine we ran it on. Still, if you have the patience and time to tough your way through the learning process, this game offers a challenge.
