Not all warfare is fast and furious. This is especially true when the combatants on each side of the conflict are only capable of crawling a few centimeters a minute. Literally charging into battle is absolutely not an option. Slug Wars may offer an unusual twist on warfare that moves along at a snail's pace, but issuing split second commands can still make all the difference between victory and defeat. When battlegrounds are littered with the slime trails of fallen enemies and piles of salt are deadlier than a barrage of napalm dropped from above, you have to tread, or ooze, carefully.
We've got to applaud developer Republic of Fun's latest effort Scrabble Journey: It cleverly takes the classic tabletop favorite and attempts to marry it with original adventure game elements. Unfortunately, although the title does offer some challenge and occasional standout moments, like the company's other recent effort Merv Griffin's Crosswords, a lackluster presentation and largely forgettable play bar the outing from greatness.
For those who don't know, according to Wikipedia, Mervyn Edward "Merv" Griffin, Jr. was an "American talk show host, game show host, entertainer, television personality and raconteur." He also happens to be the creator of Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy and several other noteworthy TV programs, including the one on which this shallow and somewhat disappointing new word game for desktop PCs is based. Bummer!