CardGames.io

About

CardGames.io is a casual single-player card game experience with full-featured visuals, offering a collection of popular card games. However, the game is marred by frequent ads and technical bugs that can detract from the overall enjoyment. The developer claims "All your favorite card games!" encapsulated into one platform, making it a potentially appealing option for card game enthusiasts despite its shortcomings.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,610 reviews

graphics18 positive mentions

monetization228 negative mentions

The app offers a wide variety of card and board games, making it a great choice for players looking for options.
The interface is simple and user-friendly, allowing for easy navigation and gameplay.
The app provides clear instructions for each game, making it easy for new players to learn.

Many players report that the AI opponents seem to have an unfair advantage, often winning more frequently than human players.
The app has been criticized for intrusive ads that can disrupt gameplay, with some ads being unskippable.
Some games have glitches that can cause frustration, such as freezing or not allowing players to make legal moves.

monetization
250 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
1%
91%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users expressing frustration over the increasing frequency and length of ads, particularly unskippable ones that disrupt gameplay. While some players appreciate the minimal and non-intrusive nature of the ads, there is a strong demand for a paid, ad-free version, as many are willing to pay to enhance their gaming experience without interruptions. Overall, the presence of ads is seen as a significant drawback, with calls for better options to manage or eliminate them.
- “No ads, no pop-ups asking for money, just a great, great app.”
- “Great fun in a range of games, no ads during play... a winner.”
- “No ads, a bunch of classic, amazing games, 100% recommended.”
- “The worst part is the frequency of the ads.”
- “Dropping a star because of the ridiculous amount of ads that are now intruding on gameplay.”
- “The addition of ads is a deal breaker because it makes multiplayer games hang or players bail.”
graphics
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
40%
9%
The graphics in the game are generally described as cute, clear, and straightforward, with a whimsical charm that appeals to many players. While some users appreciate the simplicity and ease of visibility, others express a desire for more customization options and improved quality, particularly when playing offline. Overall, the graphics are considered adequate for the gameplay experience, though not groundbreaking.
- “The graphics are the best from any other app and they keep adding new games from time to time.”
- “Great, clear graphics.”
- “Good games with great graphic art - clean, precise, and good color schemes.”
- “But soon you'll want better graphics, custom color schemes, and rule variations this app doesn't offer.”
- “Plays fine offline except for missing or slow to load graphics which are not essential for gameplay.”
- “They made the graphics and score chart so small and hard to see!”
stability
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
7%
83%
The stability of the game is frequently criticized, with many users reporting issues such as frequent freezing, glitches during gameplay, and problems with ads causing interruptions. While some players enjoy the variety of games and find them fun, the overall experience is marred by the need for optimization and bug fixes, particularly after recent updates. A few users report no issues, but the consensus leans towards a need for improved stability.
- “No glitches, just fun.”
- “Doesn't slow down my phone and has no glitches or slow play.”
- “Loads of different fun games, no glitches, thorough instructions.”
- “Also, the app freezes a great deal.”
- “Use to be 5 star but the game freezes after an ad and/or many ads freeze and will not allow you to close it out in order to return to the game; even after the ad runs completely.”
- “Love playing these card games but the recent update has caused glitches and you have to abandon the game you're playing and start over.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
23%
The gameplay of the app receives mixed reviews, with some users praising its mechanics, layout, and variety of card games, while others criticize it for being rigged in favor of the computer and suffering from long ads that disrupt the experience. Despite occasional communication dropouts in multiplayer, many players find the gameplay enjoyable and well-designed, highlighting the overall quality and smoothness of the experience.
- “Mechanically, 5/5.”
- “The layout, gameplay, and tutorials (how to play) are well thought out - 5*.”
- “Great gameplay, ads come once in a blue moon and they are quiet and short.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay is always rigged in the computer's favor.”
- “Rated 1 star for long ads recently incorporated, which have been affecting the gameplay adversely.”
- “The mechanics of the game are broken.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
Users express frustration with the music in the app, particularly due to intrusive ad soundtracks that disrupt gameplay and cannot be muted or disabled. Many report a lack of background music during play and call for options to manage or remove the newly added music from the latest update. Overall, the current music experience is seen as a significant drawback.
- “Music just starts again when the app does.”
- “There is no music button.”
- “Renders the game unplayable as bad epic fantasy music keeps loudly interfering, and even rebooting the app doesn't fix the issue.”
- “There needs to be an option to get rid of the new music added in the latest update.”
- “Additionally, I'm not hearing background music while playing!”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Overall, users report that while the game's optimization is generally good, there are notable glitches and performance issues, such as freezing and suboptimal screen compatibility on certain devices. Some players find the AI competitive but not perfectly optimized, which affects the gameplay experience.
- “Games are comprehensive, rule pages are helpful, bots are smart enough to make games competitive, but they're not 100% optimized, so you don't feel like David vs Goliath.”
- “The screen doesn't seem fully optimized for my phone, but it's close enough.”
- “Just here to present that the optimization is the best along with the collection of games.”
- “Some glitches need optimization.”
- “The game is comprehensive, and the rule pages are helpful, but the bots are not 100% optimized, which detracts from the competitive experience.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-received, with players appreciating the unexpected funny remarks in the rules and the overall lighthearted design. The combination of fun card games and a clever sense of humor enhances the gaming experience, making it both enjoyable and convenient.
- “Very fun, great selection of card games all in one app. Convenient, you'll learn a couple of games from it, and occasionally the rules will say something pretty funny that you aren't expecting. Ads aren't a problem.”
- “Whoever designed this game has a sweet sense of humor and an eye for simplicity that I really appreciate!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a desire for an "undo" feature to alleviate the frustration of making mistakes, indicating that the emotional experience of the game can be negatively impacted by unintended actions.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, leading to a quick loss of enjoyment.
- “Grinding becomes very tedious very quickly because of this.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel like a chore rather than a fun activity.”
- “I find myself losing interest due to the excessive amount of grinding required.”