Crossword Plus is a Nintendo 3DS video game that was released on October 1, 2012 in North America.[1][2] It is the sequel to the 2008 game Crosswords DS.
| Crosswords Plus | |
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| Developer(s) | Nintendo Software Technology |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo 3DS |
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| Genre(s) | Puzzle |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay
editPlayers can complete over 1,000 pre-packaged crossword puzzles, which are categorized into four difficulties (Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert). Boxes are filled in with letters using a touch-screen interface. There is also a hint system, which can be used to provide the player with a clue or fill in letters or entire words. Players can use SpotPass or StreetPass to receive free additional puzzles. Other additional game modes are anagrams, word searches, and word of the day.[2]
Reception
edit| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Nintendo Life |   [4] |
| Nintendo World Report | 8/10[3] |
Joshi Shaan of Nintendo Life rated the game a 6/10, stating that "the game's biggest draw is the wide selection of puzzles", but criticizing it for its lack of new additions and changes from the original game.[4] Giving the game an 8/10, Nintendo World Report's Neal Ronaghan praised the game's variety of puzzles, but criticized it for its faulty letter recognition.[3] Amy Kraft of Wired described Crosswords Plus as one of several games "worth checking out", calling it a "serviceable game that provides a fun diversion for a wide range of people", and praising the fact that both she and her 7-year-old could find challenge in it.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone, Crosswords Plus Now on 3DS". IGN. October 2012.
- ^ a b "Nintendo Reveals Launch Dates For Professor Layton & More 3DS Games". Archived from the original on July 28, 2014. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
- ^ a b Ronaghan, Neal (2012-10-16). "Crosswords Plus Review". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved 2023-06-05.
- ^ a b Joshi, Shaan (2012-10-11). "Crosswords Plus (3DS) Review". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2023-06-05.
- ^ Kraft, Amy (2012-11-20). "My Nintendo Paradise: Art, Puzzles, Words, and Toes". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2023-06-05.
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