Dreamland Solitaire
- September 18, 2019
- Adept Studios GD
Get on Steam"Dreamland Solitaire" is a magical twist on classic Solitaire, set in a beautifully hand-painted fantasy realm. Play cards one up or one down to clear puzzling boards and discover enchanting scenes. With three modes and a learn-as-you-play tutorial, this game offers addictive point-and-click gameplay for all skill levels. Collect mana to build amazing scenes and earn rewards with challenging achievements.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a relaxing atmosphere, making it enjoyable to play.
- It offers a good variety of levels (200) with interesting mechanics and power-ups, providing a fun and engaging experience.
- Players appreciate the lack of microtransactions and the ability to earn upgrades through in-game currency.
- The game can be too easy, with many levels lacking challenge and only a few providing difficulty.
- Some players find the loading screens and placement of the undo button to be frustrating.
- The game is seen as a standard +1/-1 solitaire experience, lacking unique features compared to other titles in the genre.
- graphics8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally well-received, featuring beautiful artwork and a decent art style that contributes to a peaceful atmosphere. Users appreciate the animations and sound design, noting that they enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable and relaxing. While some may not prefer the art style, the quality and appeal of the graphics are consistently highlighted as strong points.
“Like the graphics and the easy to understand rules of the game; enjoyable and relaxing. The background music is also okay.”
“Beautiful artwork.”
“The quality of the product is also very good with well-designed screens and appealing graphics.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by familiar mechanics with some unique twists, such as spiders blocking cards and the need to unlock jokers and wild cards using in-game currency. While it lacks a narrative, the game offers solid, quick sessions across 200 levels, featuring a calming atmosphere and visually appealing graphics. Overall, it combines traditional solitaire elements with innovative mechanics, making it both fun and engaging.
“No story but solid gameplay with games that only take a few minutes.”
“Fun and easy to play, with interesting mechanics and an overall nice theme/atmosphere.”
“Calming music, pretty graphics, and unique gameplay elements add to the challenge and keep it entertaining.”
“Basically the same gameplay but with some different mechanics (like spiders blocking the cards, or the fact that you actually have to unlock jokers and wild cards from the shop with in-game money, no micro-transactions).”
“I guess after reading some of the other reviews that this game is one of many that have the +1 -1 solitaire mechanic.”
“[b]dreamland solitaire[/b] is the first game in a series of generic fantasy card games with the usual great presentation, forgettable music and +1/-1 gameplay on [b]200 levels[/b], unlocked one by one.”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and calming, contributing to a peaceful atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. While some find it forgettable, others appreciate its ability to draw them in, occasionally prompting them to pause gameplay to enjoy it further. Overall, the soundtrack complements the game's graphics and gameplay, creating an enjoyable ambiance.
“Art work and music create a nice peaceful atmosphere.”
“The music sometimes takes me away and I stop playing to enjoy the music.”
“Calming music, pretty graphics and unique gameplay elements add to the challenge and keep it entertaining.”
“I only cut off the music after about 7 or 8 hours in.”
- story5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional storyline, focusing instead on gameplay mechanics and location rebuilding at the player's own pace. While some players appreciate the absence of a narrative, others have criticized previous installments for convoluted stories that detracted from the overall experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game prioritizes gameplay over storytelling.
“There's no storyline to slow you down, just rebuilding locations at your leisure.”
“I played the sequel to this a few months ago, and gave it a negative review because of its ridiculous story which completely detracted from the rest of the game.”
“I just discovered and finished the original, which actually has no story at all.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game has drawn criticism for its heavy reliance on microtransactions, which detracts from the experience for players seeking a paid game free from ads and pay-to-win mechanics.
“When I bought this game, I was looking for a game like Fairway Solitaire that was paid, so I wouldn't be inundated with ads and/or have to deal with pay-to-play/win mechanics.”
“You can tell this is a mobile game port with a ton of microtransactions.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a fun and easy-to-navigate environment, enhanced by appealing artwork and soothing music that contribute to a peaceful overall theme. Players appreciate the interesting mechanics that complement this inviting ambiance.
“Fun and easy to play, with interesting mechanics and an overall nice theme and atmosphere.”
“Artwork and music create a nice, peaceful atmosphere.”
