Words Collide Review

Scrabble All the Way?

Words Collide is a simple tile-swapping game that has a familiarity with the well-known Scrabble. It was created by Lamington Games, an independent game development studio from Australia.

I rarely say this out loud, but I love Scrabble. Anything word related, and I am in! But I am also an introvert. So, I am always looking for online word games that would help me with learning new words and scoring points as well.

Given this, I went ahead with Words Collide, with high hopes. And I was kind of disappointed. Words Collide tried to create an exciting twist to the traditional word game. However, after a while, the gameplay tends to be repetitive.

While Word Golf: Fairway Clash, another word-related game, banks upon the features and sounds of a golf course, Words Collide is a bit dry. The layout is simple and, yes, it’s awesome enough for people who are really into words and etymology. But that’s it. There isn’t anything else going for you.

The Fun Stuff

You start off small and then get better. Firstly, the tiles are to be re-arranged and then voilà! It is easy to set a rhythm for yourself and progress. This game encourages asynchronous cooperative play. Meaning, you can explore the game with a friend or partner. However, it remains just a tile-swapping word game that will end up being boring.

It does have a range of game modes – including single-player, cooperative multiplayer, Daily Mode, and Adventure Mode. There are also three or more word combos that you can go for from a single row of word tiles. Players can also unlock upgrades and cosmetics.

You can be notified about your partner’s next move if you decide to play co-op. Additionally, there are upgrades that allow you different advantages. The best part is that you don’t have to buy them. These upgrades can be earned by collecting coins during the gameplay.

Not Virtual Scrabble

I think Words Collide falls short, and that had mainly to do with the lack of multiple word and letter scores. Scrabble players will know that these four features offer extra points. This, however, isn’t a part of Words Collide. You can try to make multiple words with the same row of tiles. Not only that but there are also some tasks asking for specific ways to formulate words from the letters provided. Some of them include spelling a word with six letters or more or using five rare letters to spell words.

What makes it dry and bland might be the fact that there isn’t much except the words. I know, what more would you like to have in a casual game? I mean, that’s what Scrabble is about. However, this Android casual might become a bit like the black-and-white crossword, which not all love. Words Collide is great for a half-hour play. I don’t expect people to be hooked, because there is no angle to be hooked to. There are tiles, you swipe them, earn a score and then on to the next row of tiles. Its simplicity might last longer for a Scrabble enthusiast, but it might be boring for a lot of others.