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Merv Griffin's Crosswords | 
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Category: Video Games
List Price: $19.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 2447
Platform: Nintendo Ds
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Nintendo DS
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 4.9 x 0.6
MPN: 30207
Model: 30207
UPC: 785138302072
EAN: 0785138302072
ASIN: B001DZDUBM
Release Date: November 17, 2008 (New: This Week)
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| Features:
| • | Over a 1,000 new crosswords, created by the Puzzle Master from the show. Play your favorite themed puzzles such as movies, music, TV shows and more. | | • | From casual to crosswords master, play Monday (easiest), Thursday (intermediate) and Sunday (advanced) puzzles in three difficulty settings. | | • | Play as a contestant on the gameshow in the exciting Merv Griffin mode. Or enjoy other ways to play in any of the other three game modesNo Spoilers, Timed and Free Play . | | • | Compete with up to four of your friends in multiplayer mode. | | • | Unlock destinations around the world by winning the Getaways Crossword. |
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Product Description
Based on the popular syndicated TV game show based on the popularity of solving crossword puzzles / ESRB RP Ratings Pending
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| Customer Reviews:
Merv Griffin's Goodbye November 17, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
It is hard to believe that we've seen classic game shows really start to dominate for the Nintendo Wii. Recently, classic shows like The Price Is Right, and nighttime favorites like Deal Or No Deal and Jeff Foxworthy delivering his wit and Redneck humor with Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? make their way to the P.C., as Deal or No Deal is set to make its way to the Wii. But, with longevity in game shows as video games, no creator has done it better than the late great Merv Griffin. It has been over a year since Griffin had passed away, but his quirky quiz shows, Jeopardy! and Wheel Of Fortune have not only dominated on television, but as computer games have been the cornerstone of quiz show success for systems everywhere. But, Griffin's last game show creation has finally made it to the Wii. But, is this a good buy, or just something that misses the mark in price and value.
Merv Griffin's Crosswords, the final game show that Griffin developed is finally available for the Nintendo Wii. The show which sadly was cancelled last year due to poor ratings, is given a second chance as a video game. The game features ex-soap actor and former host Ty Treadyway, as he hosts the game show that tests you mind that is loosely based on everyday crossword puzzles. There are over 1,000 differnt questions that test your mind, from the show. The question range from easy to hard by ironically as days of the week: Monday for easy, tuesday for intermediate, and Sunday for Advanced. The graphics look simple, but the gameplay can be very challenging at times. There aren't many modes to play here, but basic modes like timed play, free play, and getaways mode, which is like unlocking places around the world, but lacks the feeling of play. While you can play against others at home, I was really hoping there would be a bit more challenge with battling against others online, but that is just wishful thinking. While the price of the game is also inexpensive, the mental challenge for solo play can be addictive at first, but lacks the feeling of enjoyment later on in fun, while the control is just simple click and play.
All in all, I was really hoping that there could've been more to breathe life into Merv Griffin's Crosswords for the Nintendo Wii. But, it is interesting to see Merv's last show that could've been great, if it was paired up in the block that Jeopardy! & Wheel Of Fortune have delivered well on television today. If you were a die hard fan of the show, or are just a hard core fan of crossword puzzles, than this would be a great buy for $20 for your Wii library.
Graphics: B-
Sound: B-
Control: B
Fun & Enjoyment: C for solo play; C 1/2+ for multiplayer
Overall: C
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