Encore Classic Card Games
- September 15, 2020
- Webfoot
Get on Steam"Encore Classic Card Games" is a fun and entertaining card game experience with large cards and quick gameplay. Customize your player and choose from various in-game characters with unique strengths. Earn "Encore Bucks" to use in the shop as you compete in different card games.
Reviews
- A large variety of classic card games, including 20 standard games and 50 Solitaire variants, providing plenty of options for players.
- Easy to use, making it accessible for players of all ages, including older individuals.
- Nostalgic experience for long-time fans of the Hoyle Card Games, with familiar characters and gameplay.
- Lacks modern features such as customizable card faces and higher resolution options, making it feel outdated.
- Some key games, like Texas Hold'em, are missing, and the overall experience is considered inferior to earlier versions.
- Frequent glitches and performance issues, especially after updates to newer operating systems like Windows 11.
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game features various unlockable tracks and customizations, but some players find the main theme to be overly loud and grating compared to the original Hoyle card games music. While the background music and dialogue can become annoying, changing the music settings can improve the overall experience.
“There are various unlockable customizations for the tables, backgrounds, music, cribbage boards, and other tchotchkes that you can buy with in-game currency earned from winning the various kinds of games.”
“However, since I've changed the music, it's been smooth sailing ever since.”
“My only complaint so far is that this game seems to be missing the original Hoyle card games music that I remember, and the main theme in this game is a lot louder and more grating in my opinion.”
“The dialogue and background music quickly become annoying.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as outdated, reminiscent of early titles like Doom and the Windows 98 era, featuring low resolution that may not appeal to modern gamers. However, the visuals are considered adequate for a collection of classic card games, and the game runs smoothly on older PCs without issues.
“The game does look nice.”
“The game plays fine; I played it on a 2012 Dell laptop with a 2nd generation Intel i5 processor and Intel HD 3000 graphics with no problems. This game plays on most old non-gaming PCs from the 2010s that have a Windows 7 or newer OS without any issues.”
“The graphic resolution is horrible, sort of like the original Doom.”
“You're stuck with a very old school resolution and graphics, akin to the Windows 98 era.”
“Graphics don't matter much as this is just a collection of 20 classic card games in video game form; however, the game does look nice.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience in Hoyle/Encore is considered lacking compared to previous offerings, with users expressing a desire for a new edition that features improved resolutions and expanded gameplay options.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, with the card games providing a fun and entertaining experience that enhances social interactions.
“The card games are filled with hilarious moments, and the players bring a great sense of humor.”
“Every match is a riot, thanks to the witty banter and funny interactions between players.”
“The humor in this game keeps me laughing, making each session a delightful experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that while the game initially performed flawlessly, it has started to experience occasional glitches, indicating some issues with optimization.
“The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I love how the developers have fine-tuned the game mechanics for a seamless experience.”
“The performance optimization really enhances the overall enjoyment, making every session feel fluid and responsive.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, citing frequent glitches and freezing that detract from the overall experience, leading some to consider the product a waste of money.
“Constant glitches and freezing; this is a total waste of money.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experience random disconnects that ruin the gaming experience.”
