Words for Evil
Words for Evil is a fast paced word game combined with a fantasy RPG. It features everything you expect from an RPG, including combat, hero progression, loot and more, all built on top of word game mechanics.
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December 11, 2014
11 years and 236 days ago
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Very Positive475 reviews80.0%
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7 itemsAbout the Game
Words for Evil is a fast paced word game combined with a fantasy RPG.
It is available on both PC and Mac.
- Full keyboard support - The game moves as fast as you can type
- Four separate word games - Battle monsters, unlock chests, defuse traps and cheat death
- 16 Heroes to unlock, each with their own skill sets
- Nearly 100 monsters to defeat
- 6 beautiful stages to discover and explore
- Deep combat system - Buffs, critical hits, armor, character attributes, disables, attack modifiers...
Words for Evil features everything you expect from an RPG, all built on top of classic word game mechanics.
- Defeat powerful monsters
- Level up your heroes, and unlock powerful abilities
- Discover new heroes, and add them to your party
- Purchase equipment and potions to become even stronger
- Track your progress with the bestiary and stat pages
