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For those with a competitive streak, simply sharing your Wordle results with your dad and friends might not be enough. Enter WeWordle, the latest addition to the Wordle-inspired game world. This version allows you to battle others online, evoking memories of Words with Friends, but with the added pressure of a tight 15-second timer for each move.
Yet another Wordle-inspired game?
The world of Wordle-inspired games is vast, with some standing out more than others, depending on personal preference. Options include Worldle for geography enthusiasts, Quordle for those seeking a greater challenge, Taylordle for Taylor Swift fans, and my top pick, Bardle, which pays tribute to Shakespeare.
Similar to the classic Wordle, you get six attempts to figure out a five-letter word. The color cues remain unchanged: green for correct letters in the right spot, yellow for correct letters in the wrong place, and gray for incorrect letters.
The twist here is that you alternate turns with your opponent, limiting you to three guesses each. You can also see their guesses and leverage their insights. The outcomes are straightforward: you either win, lose, or forfeit by giving up or exceeding the time limit.
Advantages and Disadvantages of WeWordle
One of the biggest perks of WeWordle is that avid Wordle fans can play repeatedly against random opponents. Additionally, you can share links to play with friends or partners. It’s akin to shouting 'GO!' at your partner and playing Wordle simultaneously on separate phones, but here, you’re sharing the same board and game.
A feature that could be seen as either a benefit or a drawback is that since you’re solving the same puzzle, any letter uncovered by one player can be used by the other. This can foster collaboration, but it might also add pressure to solve the puzzle quickly, ensuring your success isn’t exploited by your opponent.
The biggest drawback of this game, in my opinion, is the time constraint. My Wordle gameplay is either lightning-fast or painfully slow, with no middle ground. If I don’t solve it during my morning coffee, I might spend hours contemplating unusual vowel combinations while walking my dog or driving the kids to school. In regular Wordle, I rarely lose.
However, in WeWordle, fifteen seconds feels impossibly short, and the ticking timer seems to paralyze my brain. Letters refuse to form words, and coherent thoughts vanish. I struggle with WeWordle, and as a perfectionist millennial, I despise failing at anything. I swear off the game—only to give it one more shot, hoping for a win.
Nope, I lost again. I absolutely hate it.
