It is commonly thought that the most popular games are those that are the most violent. There is no end of news stating how gamers are becoming more and more violent and that all people play on is seemingly these shooters with too much blood and not enough class. However it is games on the iPad such as Words with Friends HD that proves this school of thought wrong.
With over 20 million players, Words with Friends has truly managed to launch itself off, with such a simply concept. At its core, all it is is a word game, allowing you to play a Scrabble-esque game with friends over an internet connection.
The graphics are simple and shiny, and the sheer addictiveness found within it comes from the fact that, simply, people enjoy word games just as much as any shooter, if not more so. With the graphics having been perfected for the iPad, and with with its totally free iphone game, it is truly a must have app right now.
You can play online with up to 20 people at the same time, with either friends or strangers, letting you spend hours of fun attempting to beat as many people as you can. And being named the ‘Multiplayer Game of the Year’, it is clear why.
Here is a video about Words with Friends HD:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/words-with-friends-hd-free/id400949811?mt=8
It may have to be played to be believed, but there is something central about this game which makes it so instantly playable, you just pick it up and want to have a go on it. And when you win a game you simply want to win another, or if you lose then you want the chance to try again. You will certainly never get bored of playing it, with a seamless multiplayer style it lets you have a huge amount of fun simply using your iPad or iPhone.
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