WordTris (GB)

"WordTris" is a video game released to the Gameboy console in 1992 by Realtime Accessories. It was developed for the original Gameboy system but is compatible with the Gameboy Color, though the display results in a slightly greenish tinge. I was not able to locate a specific age rating but its relaxed nature would likely see it suitable for all ages. WordTris is similar to the very popular "Tetris" game of the mid 1980s. As the name may imply, though, the game is based around forming words in the English language by positioning a number of dropping blocks. Creating a word will remove the blocks from play and it is the players objective to ...  Read the complete review

WordTris is a version of Tetris everyone's favourite, the difference is instead of different shaped blocks raining down you get letters,if you line them up to form a word the letters all disappear, points are scored according to how many letters form the word, the more letters the higher the score. As you go up the levels the speed increases. I bought this game in the States after seeing it for sale here & I failed to buy it at the time then could not find a copy anywhere. This game is certainly far more difficult to play than Tetris & would appeal to anyone who enjoys word games, therefore it is unsuitable for children. Can be devilishy hard at the higher speeds. ...  Read the complete review