Lex, the smartest invertebrate we know, is back! PopCap Games has released Bookworm Adventure, a unique puzzle game for the PC that combines element of adventure, role-playing, and other game genres. In Bookworm Adventure, players must help Lex get through a series of well-known fictional characters standing between him and his beloved Cassandra.

From pop monsters Dracula and the Wolf-man to a classic cast from Greek, Egyptian, and Arabian tales, Lex must explore works of fiction and take on his enemies who possess all sorts of magical powers. To overcome them, Lex must form words from an ever-changing set of letter tiles. Longer and more complex words give Lex greater power to kick ass.

There are also potions and treasures that will provide Lex with added power, defense, and dozens of other abilities to help him tackle the bad guys and keep The Great Library safe. The other key features of Bookworm Adventures include:

* Three story books with over 150 uniquely animated enemies
* Three challenging mini-games: Word Master, Letter Rip and Link N' Spell
* Special timed Arena mode for super-speedy spellers
* Beautiful 2D graphics, cut-scenes and special effects
* Stunning sound FX and themed music
* Plenty of jokes, dialogue and plot twists
* A glittering Hall of Fame for top scores, best words and other records
* A topical Tome of Knowledge containing information on game progress, secrets discovered, attributes of friends and foes and more

Bookworm Adventure is now available for US$ 29.95. You can also test drive the game via the free trial version.