Faerie Solitaire

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Faerie Solitaire is a single player casual role playing game with fantasy and kids themes. It was developed by Subsoap and was released on September 17, 2010. It received very positive reviews from players.

Faerie Solitaire is an enchanting card game that offers hours of addictive gameplay. Your goal is to restore the magical land of Avalon by clearing levels and collecting resources to repopulate the world. With 8 worlds, 40 levels, and over 400 hands to play through, this game features a variety of pets to find, powerups to purchase, and achievements to earn. The adventure mode and challenge mode provide diverse gameplay experiences, making Faerie Solitaire a captivating and long-lasting choice for card game enthusiasts.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,712 reviews

story103 positive mentions

grinding51 negative mentions

Engaging and addictive gameplay with a unique twist on traditional solitaire mechanics.
Charming graphics and a relaxing soundtrack enhance the overall experience.
Collecting and evolving pets adds an enjoyable layer of progression to the game.

The game can become repetitive over time, with limited variation in gameplay.
Some achievements, particularly related to pet collection, require excessive grinding and luck.
The storyline is weak and often feels disconnected from the core gameplay.

story
469 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
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The story in "Faerie Solitaire" is generally perceived as light and simplistic, serving primarily as a backdrop to the card gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. While some players appreciate its whimsical and cute elements, many find it cheesy, predictable, and forgettable, often opting to skip through the dialogue and cutscenes. Overall, the story adds a casual charm to the game but lacks depth and engagement, making it more of a secondary feature for those who enjoy the solitaire mechanics.
- “The story of the game is interesting and it is integrated quite nicely with the art and stages.”
- “Gameplay is satisfying and the art is nice, and the story campaign you play through is genuinely good for a solitaire game.”
- “Faerie solitaire is a fun and challenging solitaire game with twists on the usual card game and also a story, power-ups and pets that you can evolve.”
- “The story is simple but serves the purpose well so you don't aimlessly repeat one solitaire game after another.”
- “The story mode is boring and artificially stretched out, slowly drip feeding you bits of dialogue every 9 hands.”
- “The story is unobtrusive, it doesn't infringe on the gameplay, which is the core reason to play.”
gameplay
248 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Faerie Solitaire is characterized by its simple mechanics and casual, easy-to-learn structure, making it accessible for players of all skill levels. While it introduces some unique elements and power-ups, many reviewers noted that the gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, with upgrades often serving cosmetic purposes rather than enhancing the experience. Overall, it offers a relaxing and addictive solitaire experience, but may not satisfy those seeking more strategic complexity or variety.
- “The gameplay is simple enough, but the story-based campaign, many challenges, and other content ensure hours of happy gameplay.”
- “A charming solitaire game with fun, easy-to-learn gameplay and long-term but achievable goals.”
- “The gameplay itself is fun, fast-paced, and simple with unlockable abilities that only make the experience more enjoyable.”
- “The gameplay doesn't vary enough, even with the occasional new mechanic.”
- “The mechanics quickly become repetitive, and the game fails to captivate and engage players over extended play sessions.”
- “With repetitive gameplay and subpar visuals, it fails to stand out in a genre with more engaging and fulfilling options.”
graphics
140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users noting a simplistic and dated aesthetic that lacks detail and immersion. While some appreciate the cute and whimsical art style, others criticize the visuals as basic and reminiscent of early digital art. Overall, the graphics are described as decent but not groundbreaking, with a few praising the charming artwork and animations that enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The art style is really beautiful even for the age of the game.”
- “Beautiful graphics, relaxing sounds, rewarding gameplay, lots of stuff to discover and unlock and enough depth to keep you challenged!”
- “A fun little card game filled with cute characters, lovely artwork and overall well-crafted experience.”
- “The graphics are rather simplistic and lacking in detail, failing to create an immersive and visually appealing experience.”
- “The game has a really defined dated look, with subpar graphics and resolution limitations.”
- “The graphics, music/sound, and gameplay nearly beg for tablet play, so I recommend downloading it to that format; otherwise, it's a 7/10 game.”
music
117 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
54%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its soothing and ambient qualities that enhance the relaxing gameplay experience, while others find it repetitive and lacking in variety. Many users noted that the music serves more as background sound rather than a standout feature, and some even preferred to mute it in favor of their own playlists. Overall, while the soundtrack fits the game's casual and tranquil atmosphere, it may not be memorable for all players.
- “The music is soothing and beautiful.”
- “The music and sounds are both done very well and are non-intrusive, and the voice acting for the story interludes is very good, especially for such a small game.”
- “The music draws you in and the achievements and store features all make you want to play just one more match.”
- “Disappointingly, although there's music for the title screen, there isn't any when you're actually playing the game.”
- “The music in this game sounds like they lifted some non-licensed tunes and threw it in a poorly made software to come up with these terrible tunes.”
- “There's voice acting, but it's tied to the music volume for reasons I can't comprehend, and the music is far, far louder than the voice, so you have to crank it down to a whisper so the music doesn't deafen you.”
grinding
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized, with many players finding it tedious and time-consuming, particularly when pursuing achievements related to pet collecting and egg hatching. While some enjoy the core solitaire mechanics and find the game relaxing, the excessive grinding required for certain achievements detracts from the overall experience, leading to frustration and a sense of monotony. Overall, players recommend the game for casual play but caution against the grind-heavy elements that can significantly extend playtime.
- “Grinding drains the joy from every game.”
- “This game would be a 10/10 if not for the grinding.”
- “The last two achievements require so much grinding it would put some Korean MMOs to shame.”
replayability
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the added elements like RPG mechanics, collectibles, and multiple modes that enhance replay value, others find it lacking, particularly in terms of returning to the beginning or experiencing meaningful variation. Many users highlight the enjoyment derived from the unique twists on solitaire, contributing to a generally positive perception of replayability, though some express disappointment in the depth of content available for repeated play.
- “The base of this game is straight up solitaire but with a few changes and additions that make it more replayable and interesting to play.”
- “RPG elements, such as unlocking perks and finding collectibles, give it tons of replay value.”
- “Faerie Solitaire is a fairly meaty rendition of the popular card game with unique twists to encourage replayability.”
- “Not a whole lot of replay value, at least not in terms of going back to the very beginning.”
- “Like I said, I really enjoyed the story and I like the idea of the pets, but I find the replayability of this game to be really low - aside from the forced replayability of trying to find the last two pet eggs and evolve the pets.”
- “Replay value is low.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is generally described as calm and relaxing, with a mystical and charming theme that enhances the solitaire gameplay. While some users noted a lack of memorable sound design, others appreciated the pleasant graphics and chill music that contribute to a friendly and kid-friendly environment. Overall, the game successfully creates a captivating fantasy atmosphere that complements its casual nature.
- “A very atmospheric, mystical themed re-imagining on how to play a game of solitaire.”
- “Very relaxing, great atmosphere of a card game.”
- “Nice casual solitaire-type game with charming atmosphere and fascinating story about giving freedom for chased fairies.”
- “Got a calm pace and atmosphere.”
- “Nice casual solitaire-type game with a charming atmosphere and a fascinating story about giving freedom to chased fairies.”
- “It's a pretty simple game and has a friendly atmosphere that is very kid-friendly.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as light-hearted and whimsical, featuring amusing visuals and quirky characters that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the game's intentionally absurd plot and over-the-top voice acting, which contribute to its comedic charm. Overall, the game is recommended for those who enjoy a fun and playful atmosphere, particularly within the solitaire genre.
- “I am not quite sure why this game has a plot, but it's hilariously bad, and the voice acting is way too over the top.”
- “This game has a mysterious story, funny cards, upgrades, lots of collectible pets, achievements, challenge modes, etc. If you're not too grumpy and serious, you will like this game.”
- “For those who really enjoy solitaire games, this one is very captivating and funny!”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its excellent free-to-play model, featuring no microtransactions. Players can earn in-game currency to purchase upgrades and items that enhance gameplay, while enjoying various challenges without the pressure of spending real money. This approach sets it apart from other titles that rely on in-app purchases.
- “Excellent free-to-play with no microtransactions.”
- “Unlike the other standard Windows offerings, this game includes RPG elements such as a type of in-game currency (no microtransactions here though!) where you can purchase various upgrades, and a 'pet' system that lets you change the background of the cards in your deck.”
- “It appears to be the game which inspired the more refined 'The Chronicles of Emerland Solitaire' which I discovered on my Blackberry (steer clear of it since it has in-app purchases) and I must say the game is fairly addictive.”
- “There's in-game money (not real money with microtransactions) you can earn to buy items that can affect gameplay in your favor, and there are various challenges in each level, plus a whole extra level of multiple challenges.”
- “Unlike the other standard Windows offerings, this game includes RPG elements such as a type of in-game currency (no microtransactions here though!) where you can purchase various upgrades.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game offers a smooth experience and an engaging introduction to solitaire for newcomers, it suffers from significant optimization issues, causing lag and excessive CPU usage despite its simple sprite-based design.
- “It runs smoothly, has a bit of a story, and allows someone who has never played solitaire before to get into it in an interesting way (however not the classical way).”
- “The optimization is impressive, making the game run seamlessly even on lower-end hardware.”
- “It's also bizarrely unoptimized, lagging on my computer and using up all the CPU it can get in spite of it being a rock-simple sprite-based game.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is described as a charming reinterpretation of a classic, but it suffers from persistent bugs and stability issues, leading many to feel it remains unfinished even after several years since its release.
- “It's still a cute spin on the classic game, but it's still buggy after years of being out.”
- “Buggy mess, never finished...”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of engagement, with users finding the story to be boring and uninspiring.