- Publication date
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1993
- Topics
- DOS games, Vintage computer games, Puzzle games
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675.4K
LYRIQ International Corporation introduces “Crosswords-The Player’s Choice”; a program for your PC featuring the broadest selection of crosswords from the highest quality publishers. With puzzles from publishers like The Washington Post, CROSSW RD Magazine, and Penny Press, and soon, The New York Times and Los Angeles Times, players can choose from beginner crosswords to some of the most challenging and provocative developed by top constructors such as William Lutwiniak and Eric Albert.
We used the latest software technology and expert designers to develop a product that makes solving crosswords on the PC a new and enjoyable experience. Using Crossplay (TM), users can customize the interface to match the way they like to solve crosswords. We introduced features like Double Clue (TM), which provides an alternative clue to help solve those tough words, and Checks-n-Xs (TM), which uses audio and visual signals to inform you whether words are right or wrong as you solve the puzzle. We also feature Auto-Hints, which will automatically highlight letters that have been entered incorrectly. Or, for the true expert, we have tournament mode, which offers no hints or additional clues, and challenges the player to solve a crossword as best they can within a determined time limit as they would in national tournaments. Whatever the skill level, Lyriq Crosswords – The Player’s Choice is loaded with features that could make you as enthusiastic as President Clinton about crosswords.
Enjoy our graphic bitmap backgrounds and colorful cell blocks. Playing crosswords can be as colorful as your imagination. Crosswords on computers is attracting younger players. We offer crosswords especially for them in our Crossw rds for Kids Puzzler Pack. Learning new words and improving spelling skills has never been more fun!
You’ll never run out of fun with LYRIQ Crosswords. You can add more puzzles, your choice of difficulty, with LYRIQ Puzzler Packs. For players who would like a regular supply of new-and-never-before published puzzles, we have introduced the Lyriq Monthly Crosswords Club. Members will receive 25 new crosswords a month on disk. If you’re traveling, take your laptop PC or print a few puzzles and pack them in your briefcase for those boring trips and conferences.
Special features allow crosswords to be played by a wider audience. For the visually impaired, we have a Zoom mode and an enlarged active clue box to make it easier to view the crossword grid and clues. We also have “Mouse Keys” for users who want to pick and choose letters using a mouse instead of the keyboard. These features provide access for crossword enthusiasts who might otherwise be restricted by the limitations of printed material.
Overall we have designed Lyriq Crosswords – The Player’s Choice to live up to its name. It is the choice for all players who want to discover or rediscover the joy of playing crosswords. Through an easy-to-use interface, features that help solve crosswords, crossword tournament simulation, and new colorful ways to play, this product will be enjoyable to players of all ages.
We hope you enjoy this Demonstration copy! You will find information on ordering Lyriq Crossword products in the programs Help system. Press F1, from within the Demonstration program to access the Help system then choose the topic you desire.
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2017-09-18 19:40:30
- Emulator
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dosbox
- Emulator_ext
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zip
- Emulator_start
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cwdemo.exe
- Identifier
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LYRIQD
- Scanner
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Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.3
- Year
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1993
Another thing that really makes Lyriq Crosswords – The Player’s Choice Demo enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to Lyriq Crosswords – The Player’s Choice Demo. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
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