250+ Solitaire Collection
"250+ Solitaire Collection" is a Casual game offering a wide variety of solitaire card games with exceptional gameplay and ingenious graphics. However, the music is less impressive and the game has too many ads. The game describes itself as having all your solitaire card games in one free package.
Reviews
- The game offers a vast selection of over 250 solitaire variations, ensuring players never get bored.
- The app includes demos and clear instructions for each game, making it easy for new players to learn.
- The interface is user-friendly, allowing for easy navigation and customization of card backs and backgrounds.
- Recent updates have introduced intrusive full-screen ads that appear after every game, disrupting gameplay.
- Some games are reported to be unwinnable, leading to frustration among players who enjoy a challenge.
- The app has experienced stability issues, including freezing and crashing, particularly after updates.
- monetization693 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the transition from less intrusive banner ads to aggressive full-screen ads that appear after every game. Many players express frustration over the frequency and length of these ads, which often include loud audio and deceptive close buttons, leading to a negative impact on gameplay experience. While some users appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free version, the overwhelming sentiment is that the current ad implementation is excessive and detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
“This developer knows what you want when you play, not advertisements, not access to your device, not bombarding you with interruptions, etc. Can't say enough good things about this game!”
“Great selection of solitaires, no intrusive ads and cheap to pay for no ads (worth it. Support the creators) and a lot of customization options.”
“Absolutely wicked game, no ads, lots of help, demos, etc. A must-have!”
“The most recent update, however, has made the advertisements so aggressive and time-consuming that it's almost not worth it.”
“I certainly don't mind ads, but there for a while, they were so bad the app was unusable.”
“I understand wanting to make an income, but you haven't given your loyal customers any option to remove the ads.”
- graphics96 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in this game are generally praised for being clean, crisp, and easy to navigate, with many users appreciating the lack of flashy or distracting visuals. While some players noted issues with certain updates leading to less favorable graphics or glitches, the majority find the graphics appealing and suitable for gameplay. However, concerns about intrusive and inappropriate advertisements have been a recurring theme, detracting from the overall experience.
“Best graphics of any card app out there.”
“Gameplay is smooth and the graphics are crisp and clear.”
“Great-looking overall, appealing graphics, smooth dealing of the cards, nice sounds, clear rules/instructions, easy to use.”
“No fancy graphics, weird twists on classic games or bizarre little animals.”
“Graphics could be sharper.”
“Game was perfect the way it was...now it's seriously slow and the graphics are worse.”
- music67 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
Recent updates to the app have introduced persistent and loud background music that users find obnoxious and cannot turn off, even when all sound settings are disabled. Many players express frustration over the inability to mute or stop the music, which disrupts their experience and interferes with other audio, such as personal music or audiobooks. This issue has led to a significant decline in user satisfaction, with many stating they would rate the app higher if not for the intrusive music.
“I often play this game while listening to my own music.”
“Clear card faces, choice of congratulation music to make you feel good and quick reloads.”
“Just discovered that you can play any song as your victory song when you win.”
“But recently with an update, music has started playing and there's no way to turn it off.”
“I would give this app 5 stars, but the music makes me turn it off and not play it.”
“Suddenly, this app is randomly playing loud music that can't be turned off or stopped.”
- stability66 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 73 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezing and crashing, particularly after recent updates. While some players enjoy a bug-free experience with no glitches, others express frustration over persistent issues that disrupt gameplay. Overall, the game's stability appears to vary significantly depending on the device and version, with many users urging for improvements to address the bugs.
“Great selection, no glitches or problems.”
“Awesome games, no glitches, and uses very little battery!”
“Loads of games, superior graphics, no glitches.”
“Great game gone buggy.”
“I loved this app until I got a new phone and now the app behaves buggy.”
“The game freezes up and you have to close the game down and restart it.”
- gameplay21 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Overall, users appreciate the variety and customizability of the gameplay, noting its smoothness and flexibility. However, some have reported issues with ads affecting performance and stability, particularly with lag and intrusive banners. Despite these concerns, many still find the gameplay engaging and addictive, with a strong selection of games available.
“Still rated gameplay high though because there's so many to choose from.”
“Gameplay is smooth and the graphics are crisp and clear.”
“Addictive and very seamless gameplay.”
“Was working great until a few weeks ago when the app just suddenly started to close in the middle of gameplay and it shut down then restarted my phone.”
“Very annoying that it automatically moves cards during gameplay.”
“My favorite solitaire app...until the ads slowed gameplay to an impossible crawl.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a preference for straightforward gameplay without unnecessary quests or distractions, emphasizing the enjoyment of classic solitaire games. However, users express frustration with intrusive ads that disrupt their experience, particularly when playing to relax or fall asleep. Overall, while the core game is appreciated, the increasing ad frequency is a significant concern that may lead to users abandoning the app.
“Courage in any words, a story something to overcome.”
“Courage in any words is a story about something to overcome.”
- humor4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as inconsistent, with some players finding it amusing while others note flaws that detract from the experience, such as disappearing cards. Overall, it seems to provide moments of humor, but these are overshadowed by technical issues that some perceive as intentional jokes.
“There were only two times over the past few years when I found humorous flaws in it.”
“Like I said, it was humorous.”
“This is funny to play if you have anything to do.”
“It cheats! It either doesn't deal all the cards or cards disappear in the midst of the game. Someone's idea of a joke, I presume. Not funny.”
“The humor falls flat and feels forced, making the game more frustrating than entertaining.”
“I expected a fun experience, but the jokes are stale and the comedic timing is off.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report strong optimization with solid performance and smooth gameplay, highlighting significant improvements in updates. The absence of ads and the free access to a variety of games further enhance the positive experience.
“Solid performance and quality.”
“The performance improvements are worth the update.”
“Runs smoothly.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the game's rules and mechanics, particularly in games like Spider and Pyramid, which they feel are inaccurately represented. Additionally, the presence of intrusive ads detracts from the emotional experience, causing accidental clicks and interruptions during gameplay. Despite these issues, there remains a strong affection for the game, highlighting a complex emotional relationship with its design and functionality.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly after experiencing multiple losses in a row, which can lead to frustration. Additionally, the length of ads between games has been criticized for adding to the overall tedium of the experience.
“When a person has gone through a minimum of 20+ hands, it gets a bit tedious to constantly lose.”
“The ads between games have recently become too long and tedious.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight the game's exceptional replayability, noting its endless replay value and a wide variety of versions that keep the experience fresh and engaging.
“The game offers endless replay value with a variety of modes and challenges to keep things fresh.”
“There are tons of versions to explore, making each playthrough feel unique and exciting.”
“I love how every run can be different, thanks to the diverse gameplay options available.”