Cribbage Classic
- August 11, 2014
- Games By Post
"Cribbage Classic" is a casual single-player game with phenomenal mechanics and excellent graphics. It offers customizable settings to suit your skill level, with assistance for optimal moves and auto-counting for a relaxed experience. The game also provides detailed statistics, tracks sub-optimal plays, and includes a 'Discard Analyzer' bonus feature to help improve your discarding strategy.
Reviews
- monetization1,317 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 72 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is generally well-received, with users appreciating the minimal and unobtrusive ads that are primarily displayed as small banners at the bottom of the screen. Many players express a desire for a paid version to remove ads entirely, but they find the current ad implementation acceptable and non-disruptive to gameplay. Overall, the game is praised for allowing a smooth playing experience without the frequent interruptions common in other free games.
“Absolutely no ads and it is fun to play whenever you want!”
“The best part - no ads!!!”
“No ads, just game play.”
“This is the best cribbage app I have played so far but I am unfortunately relentlessly being served inappropriate ads (with personalized ads off) and no way to remove them.”
“The game plays clean and fast, with minimal ads--none of the 30 second video ads every round like so many other games.”
“I was willing to overlook the intrusive ads because I enjoyed the game, but unfortunately the 'feature' of the cards growing as they move toward you and flip over is proving far too distracting and hard on my eyes.”
- graphics550 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for being clear, crisp, and user-friendly, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Many users appreciate the simplicity and functionality of the graphics, which avoid unnecessary distractions while still providing a visually appealing interface. However, some reviews mention that the graphics could be improved or are somewhat lacking in excitement compared to other games, but this is often overshadowed by the game's solid performance and engaging mechanics.
“The graphics and controls are very well done; probably the best I've seen in an Android cribbage app.”
“The graphics of this game are clean, clear, and crisp.”
“Great graphics and smart play.”
“The graphics on the game are horrible.”
“Graphics are a little lacking for my phone's smaller screen.”
“Graphics aren't the most exciting, but the gameplay more than makes up for them.”
- gameplay241 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smoothness, fluid mechanics, and minimal interruptions from ads, making it enjoyable for both beginners and experienced players. Many users appreciate the detailed post-game analysis and hints that help improve their skills, although some express frustration with the AI's seemingly advantageous card play. While the interface is generally well-received, a few users note that the gameplay can feel overly simplistic or occasionally unfair.
“Gameplay is delightfully fluid; the pace of the game is perfect and there are no annoying pop-ups!”
“The gameplay is amazing and it combines a second attribute to the game, where it shows you analytics about missed points in the match, and how to improve.”
“Great gameplay and no annoying ads!”
“I've read quite a few reviews stating that the gameplay is frustrating as the AI deals itself great hands.”
“Unfair, at pro level no matter what you play the computer always has the right card no matter what, makes for very boring gameplay when the computer wins every time!”
“This is a serious flaw in the gameplay.”
- stability92 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 37 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally praised, with many users reporting no glitches or crashes and smooth gameplay. However, some players have experienced occasional freezing and minor bugs, particularly related to scoring and card display. Despite these issues, the majority find the app reliable and enjoyable, with a strong recommendation for its stability.
“Absolutely no glitches or slow performance.”
“Really smooth gameplay, and no glitches so far.”
“It's an awesome game and well made app, no glitches and no ads, I love it!”
“Good gameplay, but the app is buggy: card faces occasionally display as ads, so you can't see what the numbers actually are.”
“The app freezes occasionally when you get to 29 points in the count and you have to close it and no way of reporting it.”
“Love the game but it freezes up every hand... uninstalling now because I can't play.”
- optimization46 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is highly praised, with users noting its smooth performance, absence of glitches, and effective AI that minimizes mistakes. The hand optimization features and performance tracking tools are particularly appreciated for enhancing gameplay and learning. However, some players suggest that additional graphic settings could further improve the experience.
“The game itself runs smoothly without the usual drag I have found on other games.”
“The card optimization feature has helped me learn more and more which is the best card to drop into the crib.”
“Love the optimization review to help me get better and reassure I'm making the right play.”
“And when the analyzer says that I'm playing optimized hands at the pro level, I will still lose a disproportionate number of games by more than 20 points.”
“Plays very well but needs more optimization via settings for graphics, especially.”
“Needs a means of tracking performance over the long term to see if you've improved.”
- music32 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The game's music aspect is characterized by a notable absence of sound effects and background music, which many players appreciate for allowing them to enjoy their own music or play quietly without distractions. While some users enjoy the peace and prefer the lack of annoying tunes, others feel that the game would benefit from the addition of optional background music or sound effects to enhance the experience. Overall, the consensus leans towards a desire for more auditory options, despite the current minimalist approach being well-received by those who prefer a quieter gaming environment.
“It's fun to have a celebration song when you win!”
“I listen to relaxing music when I play and the combination really helps me calm down for the evening.”
“Great with a little classical music.”
“It's almost odd but this is the first game I've ever played with no sound effects or music, even as an option.”
“Overall good, but lacking music.”
“Good game...flows well...would be better with some kind of background music.”
- humor18 mentions
- 89 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing and entertaining, particularly in the context of gameplay and interactions with opponents. However, some users express frustration with aspects of the game that they feel undermine the humor, such as perceived cheating or suboptimal play. Overall, the game successfully evokes laughter and nostalgia, making it a fun experience for many players.
“Funny when you bet it the next 6 to 10 hands suck... never seen someone have so many flushes in one game, lol...”
“Love the game... it's funny when you double skunk a pro and get criticized for the plays you made!”
“I find it funny you are wanting me to optimize my opponent's crib by giving them better cards!”
“Also, the suboptimal is so messed up it's not funny.”
“Warning, this game cheats so much it's not funny.”
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional narrative, featuring no story elements, characters, or quests, which some players find refreshing as it allows for a more straightforward experience without distractions.
“It doesn't have any story, no cartoon characters, etc., which are distracting.”
“No quests to gain coins to sidetrack you.”
“The lack of a coherent narrative makes the game feel empty.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and confusing, particularly criticizing the cumbersome card tapping sequence for scoring. Many express a desire for a more efficient method of entering scores, especially at higher levels of play, as the current system slows down the overall experience.
“Weird way to score; it really needs a way of entering the score as a number, not some tedious and confusing card tapping sequence.”
“It would be even better if, when playing at the pro level, I didn't have to wait for the tedious scoring in such detail.”
“Both automatic and manual counting of points are tediously slow.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's high replayability, noting the usefulness of the hand analyzer and the quick one-minute playtime, which encourages repeated sessions.
“The hand analyzer is very useful, and the game has tons of replayability.”
“It only takes a minute to play, and is very replayable.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game heartwarming, particularly appreciating the joyful celebration, like the little happy dance, that occurs upon winning.
“The little happy dance when you win is heartwarming.”
“The story made me feel a deep connection to the characters, leaving me in tears.”
“Every choice I made felt impactful, and the emotional weight of the decisions lingered long after I finished playing.”