Avalon Legends Solitaire 2
- August 13, 2015
- Anawiki Games
In "Avalon Legends Solitaire 2," players help rebuild Camelot using magic cards, engaging in 300 levels of solitaire to collect resources. With over 30 buildings to restore, 24 power-ups, and various obstacles like wild cards and jokers, this game combines relaxation and challenge for a unique solitaire experience. The druids' alliance with King Arthur's knights drives the story, requiring a careful hand to place cards in the correct order for powerful spells.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and an enchanting soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience.
- Gameplay is engaging and accessible, with improvements over its predecessor, including more items and less grinding.
- Avalon Legends Solitaire 2 offers a relaxing experience with a variety of levels and the added element of resource management and town building.
- The game suffers from bugs and crashes, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
- It can feel artificially prolonged, as players may max out upgrades early and face repetitive gameplay in the latter levels.
- The story is basic and not a significant focus, which may disappoint players looking for a deeper narrative.
- music10 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its enchanting and pleasant quality, enhancing the overall experience alongside improved graphics. Reviewers appreciate the medieval and new age influences, noting that the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment, despite some minor issues with repetition in the outro. Overall, the combination of engaging music and appealing visuals creates a captivating atmosphere for players.
“I enjoyed listening to the background music so much.”
“These graphics and music enhancements together give the game a real soul.”
“Music is enchanting, too.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
“The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“While the graphics have improved, the music feels outdated and uninspired.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics and art style have seen significant improvements compared to the predecessor, earning a score of 7/10. Players appreciate the enhanced visuals and background music, which contribute to a more engaging and enjoyable gaming experience, making it a relaxing alternative to more intense genres. Overall, the graphics are described as decent and enjoyable, complementing the game's light-hearted atmosphere.
“The graphics/art style is much better than its predecessor.”
“These graphics and music enhancements together give the game a real soul.”
“Very enjoyable and nice graphics.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, featuring improved graphics and music compared to its predecessor, while maintaining a similar core experience with added items and unlockable criteria. However, players note that the final third of the game can become tedious due to excessive grinding, and some design choices, like the lack of numbered cards, can be frustrating. Overall, it offers a relaxing solitaire experience with solid mechanics, appealing to fans of the genre.
“The gameplay is interesting and pretty fun to play.”
“It has nice graphics and the gameplay is nice and relaxing; the solitaire system appears to be reasonable - not too easy, not too hard.”
“I recommend it to people who like solitaire with interesting gameplay.”
“The gameplay revolves around cards stacking on top of each other, which is why it is annoying that none of the game's card styles include numbers on opposite corners.”
“Much of the gameplay appears to me to be a solitaire-version of the cradle games (wherein you play levels to acquire resources and the like to build/rebuild a city/castle).”
“There are great improvements in terms of the graphics and background music over the first generation, while the gameplay remains pretty much the same with a bit more items to shop and a few more criteria to unlock cards on the board and pass levels.”
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story in the game is described as basic and not central to the overall experience, with players often ignoring it while enjoying the gameplay. It features a simple plot involving city building and resource management, which adds a light narrative progression that complements the solitaire mechanics without being a distraction. Overall, while the story exists, it serves more as a backdrop to the fun and engaging gameplay.
“Cool story, and the side elements add to the fun without distracting.”
“A fun little solitaire game that passes the time for a few hours, and with a nice little story progression as the game goes on.”
“The plot is that you try to get perfections while playing to help build your city which will help you get power-ups which you will need especially at the higher levels.”
“The story is quite basic with some characters and dialogues.”
“But in this game, the story doesn't really matter at all.”
“It has a story, but I don't pay attention to it.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game varies significantly; while some players appreciate the lack of grinding in the early and mid-game, others find the final third to be excessively grindy with minimal rewards. Overall, the game appeals to those who enjoy casual gameplay and upgrades, but may frustrate players seeking a more balanced experience.
“If you like a long, tedious game, this is for you.”
“Attractive art, pleasant medieval/new age music, fun gameplay, only occasional glitches, but what everyone is saying about the last third of the game is true; it's a load of grinding with no real rewards above and beyond the desire to beat the final level.”
“Might be a bit on the expensive side, but if you like casual games with upgrades and some casual grinding, this is great!”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While the game features attractive art and enjoyable music, players report significant stability issues, including frequent crashes and bugs. Although there are only occasional glitches earlier on, the last third of the game is particularly criticized for its grinding nature and lack of rewarding gameplay.
“However, the game constantly crashes and is pretty buggy.”
“Attractive art, pleasant medieval/new age music, fun gameplay, but there are only occasional glitches. However, what everyone is saying about the last third of the game is true; it's a load of grinding with no real rewards above and beyond the desire to beat the final level.”