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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- A large variety of classic card games, including 20 standard games and 50 Solitaire variants, providing plenty of options for players.
- Simple 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- Lacks modern features such as customizable card faces and higher resolutions, making it feel outdated.
- Frequent glitches and freezing issues, leading to a frustrating gaming experience.
- Missing popular games like Texas Hold'em and certain features from previous versions, which disappoints some players.
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players expressing disappointment over the absence of the original Hoyle card games music and finding the new main theme overly loud and grating. However, the option to customize the music has been appreciated, allowing players to enhance their experience after changing the tracks. Overall, while the background music and dialogue can become annoying, the ability to unlock and customize music adds a layer of personalization.
“However, since I've changed the music, it's been smooth sailing ever since.”
“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.”
“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.”
“The background music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as outdated, reminiscent of the original Doom and akin to the Windows 98 era, with a low resolution that may not appeal to modern gamers. However, the visuals are considered acceptable for a collection of classic card games, and the game runs smoothly on older PCs without issues. Overall, while the graphics may not be impressive, they do not detract significantly from the gameplay experience.
“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.”
“Graphics are reminiscent of the old school resolution, akin to the Windows 98 era.”
“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.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience of Hoyle/Encore is considered subpar compared to previous offerings, with users expressing a desire for a new edition that features improved resolutions and enhanced gameplay options.
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, with both the card games themselves and the interactions among players contributing to a fun and entertaining experience.
“All the card games you want, and the players are hilarious!”
“The humor in this game keeps me laughing every time I play.”
“The witty banter between players adds a delightful layer of fun!”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that while the game initially performed flawlessly, they are now experiencing some minor glitches, indicating a decline in optimization over time.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent glitches and freezing, leading to a frustrating experience and a perception of poor value for money.
“Constant glitches and freezing; this is a total waste of money.”
“Constant glitches and freezing; this is a total waste of money.”
