| Take a Break! Crosswords | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Dynamix Presage Software (Macintosh)[1] |
| Publisher(s) | Sierra On-Line[1] |
| Platform(s) | Windows Macintosh |
| Release | 1992 |
| Genre(s) | Puzzle[2] |
Take a Break! Crosswords is a 1992 puzzle video game developed by Dynamix and published by Sierra On-Line for Windows and Macintosh. The Macintosh version was developed by Presage Software.
Gameplay
[edit]Take a Break! Crosswords players are challenged to a collection of 750 crossword puzzles drawn from Dell Magazine, each sortable by difficulty (Easy, Medium, Hard), size (ranging from 13x13 to 19x19), and author. The game offers a variety of play styles, including over twenty themed specialty puzzles—from holiday challenges to Star Trek tributes and punanagrams. Gameplay unfolds within a Windows-compatible interface that keeps the entire puzzle visible onscreen, eliminating the need for scrolling. Players can tailor their experience by selecting a proficiency level (Apprentice, Puzzler, or Fanatic), enabling or disabling auto-checking, and choosing whether to be scored against a time limit. Additional features include hints, a 65-page built-in crossword dictionary, automatic word advancement, and the ability to highlight intersecting clues. Digitized speech, sound effects, and animated graphics enhance the presentation, while puzzles can be printed for offline play.[3]
Reception
[edit]| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Computer Game Review | 79%[3] |
The Oregonian said "Developed by Eugene-based Dynamix, "Take a Break Crosswords" should be a popular gift option for the upcoming holiday season".[4]
Compute! said "Although designed for breaks in the workday, Crosswords Deluxe is an ideal way to jump-start your brain on those particularly slow mornings. It's more natural than caffeine, but no less habit-forming".[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Take a Break Crosswords". Presage Software. Archived from the original on June 14, 1997. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ "Sierra On-Line" (PDF). Computer Gaming World. January 1993. p. 188. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 11, 2013. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ a b "Take a Break Crosswords". Computer Game Review. February 1994. p. 34. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ Chase, Randy (November 18, 1992). "Software Review". The Oregonian. p. 28. Archived from the original on May 6, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ May, Scott (August 1994). "Take a Break Crosswords". Compute!. p. 105,106. Retrieved January 22, 2025.