One of the greatest pastimes for the average newspaper reader is the Crossword. We can’t help it, it’s in our genes - we’re systematically compelled to complete the puzzle whenever we see that maze of black and white boxes. With the Nintendo DS already a perfect example of taking casual puzzle games on the road, why not marry the two and save yourself the fingerprints?
Nintendo Presents: Crossword Collection features more than 1,000 puzzles for you to try at varying skill levels. Think of it as one of those bumper crossword books you find in WHSmiths, without the hassle of carrying such a tome around. And you can still write your answers down, because all of the input is done using the touch screen. Turn the Nintendo DS to the side and write letters with the stylus, and if you make a mistake simply write over an already-completed box.
If you get stuck, there are plenty of hints that can help you solve your problem. Ask for a clue, reveal a hidden letter or even the whole word if its causing you that much grief. With over one thousand different crosswords, you’ll be using this for many tea breaks to come. And even when you’re bored of crosswords, the game offers Anagram and Wordsearch puzzles for you to try your hand at as well.