Comrades and Barons: Solitaire of Bloody 1919
- February 8, 2018
- kverkagambo
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique historical theme that enhances the solitaire experience, particularly for those interested in modern European history.
- Gameplay mechanics are innovative and engaging, allowing for strategic play and the chaining of combos, making it both challenging and fun.
- The graphics and art style are well-executed, providing a polished look that complements the game's theme.
- The lack of a save system forces players to complete all levels in one sitting, which can be frustrating and time-consuming.
- The music can become repetitive and may detract from the overall experience, making it difficult to maintain focus during gameplay.
- Some players found the game to be a standard solitaire experience without enough engaging story elements to keep their interest.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by basic yet innovative mechanics that blend solitaire with historical themes, particularly focusing on the aftermath of the Bolshevik Revolution. While the core solitaire mechanics are engaging and enhanced by bonus card choices, some players feel that integrating war elements with traditional solitaire gameplay is not entirely seamless. Overall, it offers a fun and thematic solitaire experience.
“The mechanics are innovative, and you end up learning some history.”
“Fun solitaire game with a couple of offbeat game mechanics relating to the story of the gloriously messy situation in the Baltics in the aftermath of the Bolshevik Revolution and the end of the Great War.”
“That is a nice solitaire game with an interesting theme and some good solitaire mechanics, which are matching with the theme.”
“Unfortunately, there isn't really a way to seamlessly mesh solitaire gameplay with fighting a war.”
“The gameplay itself is like many of its type, and is engaging enough.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game effectively complements its historical setting, but many players find it repetitive and uninspiring after a short period. While it may feature original compositions from the era, the choice of music is often criticized as unsuitable for a military-themed game, leading to a lack of engagement. Comparisons to other games with more compelling soundtracks highlight its shortcomings.
“The historical setting is presented very well through the texts, card images, visual design of the interface, and music.”
“I initially snagged comrades and barons because I enjoy playing solitaire games while I'm listening to music and I appreciate the Russian Revolution-era aesthetic of the game.”
“Shadowhand (being also a solitaire) has a classical-themed music background, but it's so much better.”
“The music is adequate, though after just short of an hour of playing, it started to become repetitive.”
“It feels like there is a potential for a good game, but dull colors combined with absolutely terrible, coma-inducing music make it difficult to focus on what's going on.”
“I suppose that it may be original music from the period, probably some classic composer too, but for me, it feels like a poor choice for background music in a military game.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game features a unique story set in the aftermath of the Bolshevik Revolution, incorporating thematic elements and obstacles that enhance the gameplay experience. While the narrative is conveyed through simple text boxes, some players found the storytelling lacking in engagement and depth, despite appreciating the aesthetic and artwork. Overall, the integration of the story into the game mechanics is seen as a fun but imperfect aspect.
“Fun solitaire game with a couple of offbeat game mechanics relating to the story of the gloriously messy situation in the Baltics in the aftermath of the Bolshevik Revolution and the end of the Great War.”
“Unique setting provides for some fun story elements that are integrated into the gaming levels.”
“Although the cards themselves were thematic and the in-level obstacles were things like barbed wire, the 'story' is told through simple in-game text boxes.”
“I loved the aesthetic and artwork in the game, but the inability to save mid-battle and lack of engagement with the story kind of turned me off.”
“The game tells the story of a communist uprising.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as excellent and crisp, featuring nice illustrations that appeal to fans of the Russian Revolution-era aesthetic. However, the overall visual experience is considered somewhat basic, lacking in elaborate artwork or thematic elements typically found in more immersive games. Additionally, users noted limitations in sharing in-game images, which detracts from the overall graphical engagement.
“This game has excellent, crisp graphics with nice illustrations.”
“I initially snagged comrades and barons because I dig the Russian Revolution-era aesthetic of the game.”
“I loved the aesthetic and artwork in the game.”
“Nothing overly special about the game - it's another solitaire variation without lots of pretty artwork or cute 'win hands to build your fantasy castle' type of thing.”
“I initially snagged Comrades and Barons because I dig the Russian Revolution-era aesthetic of the game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be enjoyable and highly replayable, often expressing pleasant surprise at its engaging mechanics that encourage multiple playthroughs.
“Pleasantly surprised by this fun, replayable game.”
