Brave Hand
- November 15, 2017
- Heart Shaped Games LLC
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and addictive experience, perfect for short play sessions.
- It features nice graphics and a creative concept that appeals to fans of solitaire-style games.
- The low price point makes it an accessible option for casual gamers looking for mindless fun.
- The gameplay heavily relies on luck, which can lead to frustrating experiences and a lack of meaningful decisions.
- The port from mobile to PC is poorly executed, with issues like awkward screen resolution and a lack of essential features.
- The game lacks depth and can feel shallow, with limited replayability and a scoring system that encourages randomness over skill.
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is perceived as minimal and disjointed, with players expressing frustration over its lack of coherence and the random collection of story elements rather than a chronological progression. While some appreciate the thematic depth, many feel that the gameplay mechanics, such as the points system and unlocking story bits through a cumbersome menu, detract from the narrative experience. Overall, the story's impact is undermined by its execution and integration into the gameplay.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Story pages unlock the rest of the game modes too.”
“I'm not going to talk about the story because it's hardly there and I did not understand why you are collecting it randomly and not chronologically.”
“If this game is meant to be story-centric and moody, why not something minimal like getting rid of the points system and just unlocking new story after defeating a certain number of enemies?”
“[b]Online leaderboards[/b] are available for every mode and money can be used in the [b]collection[/b] menu (referred to as the 'treasure room' in the how to play section for some reason) to [b]unlock alternate themes and story bits[/b] with way too many clicks.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it lacking in depth and overly reliant on luck, leading to frustration. However, others appreciate the interesting solitaire mechanics and appealing graphics, suggesting that while the experience may be short-lived, it has potential for enjoyment. Overall, the gameplay seems to be a divisive aspect, with a need for more engaging elements.
“Really interesting solitaire with nice graphics and good mechanics.”
“Given the lack of mood, the gameplay is also not interesting enough; it just feels like pure luck.”
“Push your luck mechanics are less impactful if the primary feedback loop is contained to a single run.”
“For me, it boils down to a couple of hours of gameplay and a pile of frustration.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as decent but repetitive, providing a relaxing backdrop that complements the visually appealing presentation. However, players have noted limitations such as a lack of separate audio controls and a poorly implemented widescreen mode, which detracts from the overall experience.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The presentation is really nice, with pretty backgrounds and matching colors for the game board. The music is good, if a bit repetitive.”
“The art is great and the music is decent, but that's about it.”
“However, there's only a single audio toggle, no way to turn music or sound off separately, nor to decrease their deafening volume.”
“The presentation is really nice, pretty backgrounds with matching colors for the game board, good if repetitive music, but it's in portrait mode and widescreen is lazily handled by placing zoomed-in pieces of the current background on both sides.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the solitaire game are praised for their appealing artwork and solid mechanics, though some users express disappointment that the game does not support ultra-wide settings, limiting the visual experience.
“Really interesting solitaire with nice graphics and good mechanics.”
“The artwork is nice, but it was not meant to be displayed at ultra-wide settings, which is sad.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the optimization feature in digital solitaire that allows them to enable a mode where every game is winnable with perfect play, facilitating replayability and opportunities for performance improvement.
“What I like about digital solitaire is that I can enable 'always possible to win if played perfectly' mode, ensuring that I can replay and discover how I could have improved my performance.”
