Castle Solitaire: Card Game

About

"Castle Solitaire: Card Game" is a casual game that offers fantastic gameplay with exceptional visuals, allowing players to build their own castles. $However, the experience is marred by annoying ads and numerous bugs. According to the game, players can construct their dream castles using MobilityWare's unique solitaire card game.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 13,590 reviews

graphics106 positive mentions

monetization682 negative mentions

monetization
735 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
2%
93%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads, which often interrupt gameplay and can be difficult to close. While some users appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, others find the subscription model annoying and prefer a one-time payment option. Overall, while some players tolerate the ads for the sake of enjoying the game, many feel that the frequency and intrusiveness of the ads detract significantly from their gaming experience.
- “One of the best parts is that there are no ads at all, so your gameplay is not interrupted and you never have to buy anything.”
- “Great 👍 different spin on solitaire and no ads plus no need to spend at all!!”
- “No sneaky in-app purchases to advance your game.”
- “Another game completely ruined by ads.”
- “The ads are so excessive that they quickly make the game feel like a chore, which is really annoying, but what's more annoying is the fact that there's no option to filter out impossible deals.”
- “I would happily pay a small fee to remove ads if I could play without interruption.”
graphics
156 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
30%
2%
The graphics in this game are widely praised for their quality and creativity, with many users highlighting the vibrant animations and customizable backgrounds. Players appreciate the visually appealing designs, which enhance the overall gaming experience, making it both fun and engaging. However, some users noted occasional technical issues, such as freezing, which can detract from the otherwise impressive visual presentation.
- “The graphics on this game are truly spectacular.”
- “Superb & thoroughly captivating graphics - it's almost 'unputdownable'!”
- “The graphics and animation are superb!”
- “Kept freezing and/or having graphic problems, then freezing.”
- “Too many unnecessary fancy graphics consuming power.”
- “I'd give it 5+ stars if the graphics were smoother.”
stability
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
87%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezing and lagging issues, particularly after recent updates. While some players experience smooth gameplay without glitches, a significant number express frustration over the game's tendency to freeze during play, often requiring them to restart the app. The prevalence of unskippable ads is also noted as a contributing factor to the instability.
- “Nice clean game, no glitches, short ads.”
- “Fun game and so far, no glitches.”
- “It's fun, no glitches.”
- “My issue is that lately the game is constantly freezing up, and when it unfreezes, it lags...bad!!!”
- “I love this game, but once you get to a certain level, it freezes after every win, and I have to go back out and then back in!”
- “Love this game, but lately the game freezes halfway through, and I have to exit the app, so 1 star and may delete if it continues.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
23%
10%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for being smooth, addictive, and easy to pick up, with good graphics and rewarding mechanics. However, many users express frustration with excessive ads, which can interrupt the experience and lead to crashes, detracting from the enjoyment. While the core gameplay is enjoyable, the ad-related issues significantly impact user satisfaction.
- “Good graphics, easy to pick up gameplay, stats and 'best' scores are encouraging.”
- “The gameplay is great and easy.”
- “Very addictive gameplay!”
- “More gameplay options should be added.”
- “Main issue is that, from today, it's started crashing almost every time I start a new game or randomly during gameplay, which wasn't a problem before.”
- “There are unclosable ads in the middle of gameplay.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
70%
15%
Users express frustration with the game's handling of music, particularly how ads interrupt and mute their personal audio, such as music and podcasts. While some appreciate the absence of irritating in-game music, many feel the game lacks calming background music and wish for better audio management to enhance their overall experience. Overall, the music aspect is seen as a significant drawback due to the disruptive nature of ads.
- “It needs some calm music; just some kind of music, but it is a great game, just a little too quiet.”
- “Playing the game is a stress relief while listening to my music.”
- “No irritating music.”
- “I have the sounds turned off, but yet after ads, the music starts playing, and the only way to get it to stop is to close the app and reopen it.”
- “However, when it comes to ads, I know they're important, but why do they have to pause or mute my music?”
- “Ads mute my audio and often crash my podcast, music, or audiobook app.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as light and enjoyable, with players finding it more fun than outright funny. The presence of amusing animations and charming visuals, such as beautiful castles, contributes to the overall entertaining experience.
- “Seeing beautiful castles when done and funny animations!”
- “Funny to play”
- “Love it, funny too”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
63%
13%
The reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the story aspect of the game, with some players expressing a preference for games that include a narrative to maintain engagement. While the new quest mode is appreciated, many users feel that the lack of a compelling story detracts from the overall experience, particularly for those who enjoy more immersive gameplay. Additionally, technical issues, such as ads obstructing missions, further hinder the enjoyment of the game.
- “I like the new quest mode.”
- “It's alright, different but I just like games with a story or something to keep you hooked.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Reviews on optimization are mixed; while some users appreciate the smooth performance of the card mechanics, others express frustration over significant performance losses that hinder their ability to complete challenges effectively.
- “I love the card performances.”
- “Runs smoothly🌻”
- “I love the card performances.”
- “I lost years of performance and no way to recover, so I won't challenge the energy to complete challenges on time anymore.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the frequent interruptions from ads after each game, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “I wish I could get rid of the ads; having to watch one after every single game is a little tedious.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find the constant need to grind for resources to be frustrating and time-consuming.”