Faerie Solitaire

91%
Game Brain Score Based on 865 reviews
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  • graphics
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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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Reviews

91%
Audience ScoreBased on 865 reviews
story63 positive mentions
grinding36 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique twist on classic solitaire with engaging gameplay mechanics and a charming story.
  • The art style is beautiful, and the music creates a relaxing atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
  • Collecting and evolving pets adds an enjoyable layer of depth and motivation to the gameplay.
  • The game can become repetitive over time, as the core mechanics do not change significantly throughout.
  • The egg drop rates for collecting pets can be frustratingly low, leading to a grind for completionists.
  • The voice acting and story can feel cheesy and may detract from the overall enjoyment for some players.
  • story266 mentions

    The story in the game is generally perceived as simple and somewhat generic, serving primarily as a backdrop to the solitaire gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. While some players appreciate the charming art and lighthearted themes, many find the plot predictable, cheesy, or even annoying, often leading to a lack of engagement with the story itself. Overall, the narrative elements are seen as a minor addition to an otherwise enjoyable card game experience, with some players opting to skip the story altogether.

    • “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.”
    • “The story is simple, but interesting, and the gameplay is rather enjoyable to all who enjoy the card game.”
    • “On the other hand, I have no idea what the story is about nor do I care about it.”
    • “The story is minimal and not too challenging, but the challenge mode may give you a run for your money.”
    • “The story fails to enthrall and ends with an ad for a sequel.”
  • gameplay148 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its simple and addictive solitaire mechanics, enhanced by minor RPG elements and a fantasy theme. However, many reviews highlight the repetitive nature of the gameplay, lack of depth, and the presence of grindy content that detracts from the overall experience. While it offers a casual and accessible gaming experience, it struggles to stand out in a genre filled with more engaging alternatives.

    • “Gameplay is satisfying and the art is nice, and the story campaign you play through is genuinely good for a solitaire game.”
    • “The gameplay is quite simple and easy to learn, to the point that you can really make the cards fly and get high combos if you think ahead.”
    • “Fun core mechanics with a lot of grindy content.”
    • “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.”
    • “Despite the shallow mechanics and the practically non-existent plot, I might have recommended the game as a mindless time killer if not for the ridiculous grinding necessary to get all of the collectibles (and therefore achievements).”
  • graphics70 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful and colorful art style, particularly in the cards and backgrounds, while others criticize the simplistic and dated visuals that lack detail and resolution. Many players appreciate the cute aesthetic and charming artwork, which contribute to a relaxing atmosphere, but some find the graphics to be subpar and not immersive enough compared to other titles in the genre. Overall, while the graphics may appeal to fans of the art style, they are often seen as a limitation in an otherwise enjoyable gameplay experience.

    • “The art style is really beautiful even for the age of the game.”
    • “The artwork was nice and colorful, which I really like about my games.”
    • “A fun little card game filled with cute characters, lovely artwork, and an 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.”
    • “Be prepared for the sub-par graphics.”
  • music59 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its soothing and relaxing qualities, which enhance the overall experience. However, several users noted issues with the volume balance between the music and voice acting, leading to frustration in hearing the story. While some found the soundtrack repetitive, others enjoyed its ambient nature, making it suitable for casual play or background listening.

    • “I have really enjoyed this game; the music is very soothing.”
    • “The music is quite nice and fits the levels well without ever being intrusive.”
    • “The game, to me, has a zen-like soundtrack which made the experience, while playing or while it's in the background, that much more captivating.”
    • “When you start playing the game, you need to change the sound settings; otherwise, you will not be able to hear the story clearly over the loud music.”
    • “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.”
    • “The soundtrack gets repetitive pretty quickly.”
  • grinding36 mentions

    The reviews highlight that the game features significant grinding, particularly for collecting and evolving pets, which can become tedious and time-consuming. Many players find the random nature of egg drops and certain achievements frustrating, leading to a prolonged grind that detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the casual gameplay, the excessive grinding required for completion and luck-based elements are commonly criticized, making it less appealing for those seeking a more streamlined experience.

    • “The game, while fun for a while as a relaxing solitaire game, has two achievements which are incredibly tedious to complete.”
    • “Despite the shallow mechanics and the practically non-existent plot, I might have recommended the game as a mindless time killer if not for the ridiculous grinding necessary to get all of the collectibles (and therefore achievements).”
    • “The last two achievements require so much grinding it would put some Korean MMOs to shame.”
  • replayability14 mentions

    Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with many players enjoying the various modes and challenges that encourage repeated play. While some users find the replay value to be limited, particularly in terms of achieving specific goals, the majority appreciate the randomized elements and engaging mechanics that keep the experience fresh. The combination of a fun story, appealing art, and collectible items contributes to its strong replay appeal.

    • “This is a beautiful, fun game with lots of replay value (even after you've gotten all the achievements).”
    • “I really liked all these aspects as it made a whole new game out of solitaire, adding new challenges and making the replayability high and fun!”
    • “I believe this game to have a good amount of replayability, as each round is (seemingly) randomized.”
    • “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.”
    • “Not a bad little card game, has some good (and some tough) targets to get to, so it has a decent enough replayability level.”
    • “Its solitaire with some fairy theme and collectible items for replay value.”
  • atmosphere6 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its calming and mystical qualities, with many users appreciating the relaxing pace and pleasant sound and graphics. However, some critiques highlight a lack of memorable music and atmospheric effects that could further enhance the experience. Overall, the game successfully creates a great fantasy atmosphere, particularly for a card game.

    • “A very atmospheric, mystical themed re-imagining on how to play a game of solitaire.”
    • “Got a calm pace and atmosphere.”
    • “Very relaxing, great atmosphere of a card game.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it cute and entertaining, particularly for solitaire enthusiasts. However, some users expressed disappointment that certain pet breeds do not interact with the game, which could have enhanced the comedic experience. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with engaging gameplay.

    • “Very funny solitaire; too bad pets of one breed do not interact with the game in some way.”
    • “For those who really enjoy solitaire games, this one is very captivating and funny!”
    • “It's really cute and funny.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The game is praised for its excellent free-to-play model, featuring no microtransactions. Players can earn in-game currency to purchase items that enhance gameplay, alongside various challenges that add depth and replayability.

    • “Excellent free-to-play model with no microtransactions.”
    • “You can earn in-game currency (not real money) to buy items that can affect gameplay in your favor, and there are various challenges in each level, plus an entire extra level of multiple challenges.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    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).”
    • “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.”
    • “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, causing frequent frame drops and stuttering even on high-end hardware.”
    • “I was surprised at how poorly optimized the game is; it often runs at a lower frame rate than much more graphically intensive titles.”
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Play time

19hMedian play time
27hAverage play time
14-36hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 12 analyzed playthroughs

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