Customer Reviews

Jumble Madness

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As a word nerd who loves puzzles and looks for great puzzle games for the Nintendo DS--I found that Jumble Madness is great. If you normally do the Jumbles in your newspaper, you will love this game. Not only can you do the regular jumbles, there is a jumble crossword and a story mode in which you gain lost objects when you play a word jhong type games. I highly recommend this very addicting game!

There is no question that we are seeing more mental challenges coming to the Nintendo DS. With the addictive challenges of Crosswords DS, and Personal Trainer: Math, the game system has shown that it can be more of a challenge with the mind and the words as well. But when it comes down to it, people aren't really playing those addictive puzzlers from the newspapers anymore either. That also has been said with one of the most popular word games of all time, Jumble. The simple game of anagrams and puzzles has been a classic for so many generations, but with so many people not purchasing their local newspapers anymore, it is harder for them to play those classic favorites. Well, now it is coming to the Nintendo DS, and trying to introduce itself to a new generation of puzzlers.

Jumble Madness for the Nintendo DS brings the classic newspaper anagram puzzle game to a whole new era of gamers. The game is very simple, you have to figure out a series of words that are scrambled up, and the special mystery words from specially circled letters from each of the words in the puzzle. There are new versions of the game here that are sure to surprise and bring in more appeal to the classic game, including multiplayer action, the new Jumble Crosswords, where it is a twist on the game that you combine the anagrams, and fit them into a crossword puzzle, Jumble Madness the story mode Jumble where you could unlock secrets and special treasures, and the addictive Jumble-Long, where words are setup from a arrangement of letter tiles. The graphics bring back the basic gameplay at times, and the control is very simple to play with the game. Sadly though, my one big dissapointement is that the game could've had more in the way of puzzles to challenge yourself with, to match the addictive gameplay that Nintendo's Crosswords DS has shown to deliver with hard core gamers.

Nevertheless, if you've never played Jumble in your local newspapers, than you'll definitely be intrested in Jumble Madness for the Nintendo DS. I loved playing this puzzler series when I was a kid, and I know that if you are looking for a new challenge, or that if you want a alternative to the puzzle madness of Brain Age and Big Brain Academy, than give Jumble Madness a shot, and you'll be all scrambled up.

Graphics: B

Sound: C+

Control: B 1/2+

Fun & Enjoyment: B- for solo play; C+ for multiplayer

Overall: B-

I enjoy doing the jumble word puzzles in the newspaper, and now I can do a number of them in one day without waiting for the next day's newspaper. I have fond memories of working these puzzles with my father. In fact my last days spent with him were in the hospital. He would wait until I got there so we could work the puzzle together. We were both competitive and tried to out-think each other for the next word. The game does not only have the typical jumble word puzzle, but also has jumble madness which is even more enjoyable. In this game, letters are stacked one upon the other, and in order to uncover additional letters, you have to make words out of the letters showing. You also have four jumble words that you can unscramble and spell out with the letters for additional points. You have two different modes to play - timed and relaxed. I like the relaxed mode because I found that when I was being timed my brain shut down and could not unscramble the letters. When I was in the relaxed mode, I could figure out the words in no time at at all. If you love word games, then I would highly recommend Jumble Madness. In fact even if you don't love words games, this game may teach you a thing or two!

The game is a lot of fun. It keeps your mind active. I really enjoy the jumbles.

Now I don't have to wait for the newspaper or buy the paper to get my puzzles....i have them at my hands....when ever i want them....and three different levels....and like four different types of games to play great game is challenging. But that is what i love.....must buy!

IF YOU LOVE JUMBLES YOU HAVE TO...NO YOU MUST GET THIS GAME....IT HAS THE DAILY JUMBLE AND JUMBLE CROSSWORDS FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR......ALSO JUMBLE JONG.....RUN DO NOT WALK TO YOUR PC AND ORDER JUMBLE...YOU WON'T BE SORRY

This game plays just like the one in the newspaper, it is really addictive, and fun. I highly recommend it.

This is a great game for those who love doing the jumbles in the newspapers. It keeps you busy and keeps you thinking. Overall this is my favorite game.

I have had a great time playing this game. I can count on a lot of exercise for my brain when I pick it up.

Really liked the amount of different games and especially enjoyed the jumble madness game but the only down side we experienced was my wife has a hard time seeing the games because it is so small and it bothers her eyes.