Scribblenauts Mega Pack
Scribblenauts is one of those games that makes you wonder why nobody thought of its central idea sooner: what if you could solve puzzles simply by writing whatever comes to mind? You play as Maxwell, a cheerful little fella with a magical notebook capable of bringing practically anything into existence. 
Need to cross a dangerous pit? Write down a bridge. Got a monster bothering you? Summon a knight, a dragon or perhaps a giant robot. The possibilities are endless and entertaining, so the game encourages you to experiment with different solutions across more than 200 action and puzzle stages. You can even combine objects and watch the resulting chaos unfold which is honestly half the fun. Unfortunately, it isn't without its problems like Maxwell's movement relies entirely on touchscreen controls, making precise platforming and certain interactions more frustrating than they should be. 
Still, the sheer creativity behind the concept makes this a pretty special little adventure and watching your most ridiculous ideas solve your problem never gets old.
Super Scribblenauts takes that same formula and gives your imagination another little upgrade: adjectives! Now you can summon not just a regular dragon but a giant friendly flying dragon or pretty much any other ridiculous combination your vocabulary can come up with. 
This opens up thousands of new possibilities, allowing you to modify objects and creatures in all sorts of amusing ways. The sequel also introduces proper D-pad controls for Maxwell which is a HUGE improvement over the original's occasionally infuriating movement system, physics have been refined, the level selection is more organized, and there's a new collection of challenges that puts your creativity to the test. 
You can still spend plenty of time messing around in the sandbox, creating bizarre creatures and watching them interact but some of the actual puzzles can feel a little restrictive about which solutions they'll accept. 
It's not a massive departure from the first game but the improved controls and adjective system make it a much more enjoyable playground overall.
Scribblenauts Unlimited is where the series takes a considerably bigger leap, ditching the separate stages in favor of a sprawling, interconnected world filled with people who need your help. Maxwell's magical notebook is back and this time you'll be exploring different locations, completing hundreds of little challenges and collecting Starites along the way. There's also a proper story about Maxwell's family and the curse that turns people into stone whenever he uses his notebook selfishly, giving the adventure a little more personality than its predecessors. 
The possibilities are still as unreal as ever but the introduction of a larger world makes experimenting with your creations feel much more natural. You can also save frequently used objects in Maxwell's magical backpack, making them easier to summon whenever you need them. Sadly, the 3DS release misses the full object editor available in recent versions and its smaller object limits mean you won't have quite as much freedom as you expect. 
Anyways, there's an enormous amount to discover and the colorful presentation, charming soundtrack and sheer number of activities make this one of the most enjoyable entries in the series. Don't be surprised if you spend more time helping random strangers than actually following the story. 
Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure brings Maxwell's magical notebook straight into the DC Universe! Instead of helping ordinary citizens with their everyday problems, you'll be rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest superheroes and supervillains in comic book history. Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, The Joker and other 2000+ DC characters are all here, each bringing their own little flavor to the usual Scribblenauts madness. Naturally, you can summon these characters to help solve puzzles, create ridiculous superhero combinations and even pit your favorite heroes against opponents. 
The adventure takes you across iconic DC locations while completing missions and earning reputation to unlock additional content, there's also a hero creator that lets you assemble your very own superhero or villain using different parts and abilities but it's not available in this version. 
Plus, the mission structure can become repetitive and the reputation system isn't always particularly clear about what you need to do next. Still, seeing the Scribblenauts formula collide with such a massive comic book universe is a treat, especially if you're a DC fan. 
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