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.
Reviews
- Fun solitaire game with great art and music, providing a more challenging experience than traditional solitaire.
- The game is playable and has interesting mechanics, such as conditional card play and wild cards, which add strategic depth.
- Fans of the Faerie Solitaire series may enjoy the game despite its current early access state, as it retains the charm of previous titles.
- 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 content are missing or incomplete, making the game feel barebones and frustrating, with some achievements unachievable due to absent content.
- The price is considered too high for the current state of the game, with many reviewers suggesting waiting for a full release or a significant sale.
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users finding it unengaging and poorly integrated into the gameplay. Some appreciate the option to disable the story entirely, indicating a preference for a more straightforward gaming experience without narrative distractions. Overall, the lack of compelling visuals and meaningful content in the story has left players disappointed.
“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.”
“I love playing solitaire games, and that's all I want to do, so I am glad that the story can be turned off.”
“(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 story is not present.”
“The current story that connects the levels just isn't compelling.”
“I have all the other games of Faerie Solitaire; this game so far is the worst game I have played. I do not know why it was released when it was. There are no pictures in the story, and you can't get pets, and there is no shop to get stuff to help.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a mix of innovative mechanics and frustrating elements, such as card matching conditions that can hinder progress. While some players appreciate the smooth and chill experience enhanced by thoughtful design and music, others find the mechanics to be barebones and plagued by bugs, leading to minor frustrations without significant complexity as the game advances. Overall, the gameplay attempts to introduce unique features but struggles with execution and balance.
“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.”
- music7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise from users, with many describing it as amazing and a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the soundtrack, noting its quality and the desire for downloadable options. Overall, the music contributes to a smooth and enjoyable gameplay atmosphere.
“The music is great like always (hey subsoap please sell the soundtracks or give us downloadable mp3s or something ok im literally begging you) the card designs are cool, they brought back the different card puzzles from the first solitaire thank god, but the story has no pictures or backgrounds and there's currently no pets or perks or benefits to leveling up.”
“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 music is just borrowed from one of their other games, which feels lazy and uninspired.”
“While the game is playable, the music doesn't stand out and lacks originality.”
“The music is pleasant, but it doesn't add anything unique to the overall experience.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are noted to have some placeholder artwork, indicating that certain elements, such as pets and additional visuals, are not yet fully developed. Players should approach the game with this understanding as it may affect the overall visual experience.
“Some artwork is a little placeholder-like.”
“Go into the game knowing this: there are no pets or artwork yet in the game.”
