Faerie Solitaire Dire
- September 7, 2020
- Subsoap
- 224h median play time
Get on SteamFaerie Solitaire Dire is a fantasy card game where players embark on a journey to save the Faerie Kingdom. With over 60 levels, players must strategically clear the game board of cards using a combination of skill and luck. The game also features unique power-ups, magical creatures, and hidden objects, providing an immersive and engaging experience.
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Reviews
- Fun solitaire game with great art and music, offering a more challenging experience than traditional solitaire.
- The game is playable and has interesting mechanics, such as cards that require specific conditions to be cleared.
- Fans of the Faerie Solitaire series may find enjoyment in the game despite its current early access state.
- The game has been in early access for over three years with little to no updates, leading to concerns about abandonment by the developer.
- Many features and systems are only half-implemented, resulting in a frustrating experience with unbalanced levels and mechanics.
- The price is considered too high for an unfinished game, and players are advised to wait for a full release or significant updates before purchasing.
- story22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story in the game is largely considered unengaging and lacks visual elements, with many players expressing a preference to disable it entirely. While some appreciate the option to turn off the narrative, others feel that the story does not enhance the gameplay experience and is disconnected from previous titles in the series. Overall, the narrative aspect is seen as a weak point, with players more focused on the solitaire mechanics than the story itself.
“If this virtual simulation of carrdz adds a shady story on top, to get retribution on these filthy carrdz - then I am in, I guess.”
“You can spruce it up with 'want to read the story that goes hand-in-hand with this worldbuilding?'”
“(One final point - I'm not interested in bolted-on narratives in casual games, so it's great to be able to toggle off all story sections in the game's options. I'm only mentioning it because another review was really annoyed by the story, which seemed weird.)”
“The current story that connects the levels just isn't compelling.”
“The story has no pictures or backgrounds, and there's currently no pets or perks or benefits to leveling up.”
“This game so far is the worst game I have played; there are no pictures in the story, and you can't get to pets, and there is no shop to get stuff to help.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a mix of innovative and frustrating mechanics, including card matching conditions that can hinder progress, such as locked cards and combo requirements. While some players appreciate the smooth and chill experience enhanced by thoughtful design and music, others criticize the game for being barebones and plagued by bugs. Overall, the gameplay is simple and does not evolve significantly in complexity, leading to minor frustrations as players advance.
“In terms of gameplay, what makes it stand out is that rather than purely going for different layouts of cards, they also added in a fair number of conditions, like certain cards are 'locked' and require you to clear the card with the 'key' first.”
“The gameplay is so smooth and chill, loving the music so far.”
“You can see that a huge amount of thought was put into it and some very beautiful mechanics have emerged from that, such as cards that slowly reveal themselves to you as you progress in a given board.”
“There's some very frustrating mechanics, like the cards you can only match if you don't have a combo going, and the even more frustrating -- the ones you need a combo to match.”
“Completely barebones game with some half-baked mechanics and bugs.”
“Gameplay is simple, and does not gain in complexity (only in minor frustrations) as the game progresses.”
- music14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with players praising its quality and emotional impact, describing it as "amazing" and "great." Many users appreciate the soundtrack, noting that it enhances the overall experience, and some have even expressed a desire for downloadable versions. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's enjoyable and relaxing atmosphere.
“I was blown away by the music, it's amazing.”
“The soundtrack is great this time as well, and yes it's early access but I want to support the devs.”
“The gameplay is so smooth and chill, loving the music so far.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are noted to be somewhat placeholder, with users highlighting the absence of pets and finalized artwork at this stage. Players are advised to approach the game with this understanding.
“Some artwork is a little placeholdery.”
“Go into the game knowing this: no pets or artwork yet in the game.”
