FLICK SOLITAIRE - Card Games | Game Brain

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"Flick Solitaire - Card Games" is a casual game with amazing mechanics and fabulous graphics, but is marred by annoying ads and bugs. The game encourages collecting card art and offers a fresh take on solitaire, positioning itself as a way to learn to love the classic card game. However, the gaming experience is unfortunately dampened by technical issues and intrusive ads.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,661 reviews

graphics307 positive mentions

monetization745 negative mentions

Beautiful artwork and card designs, showcasing various artists.
Smooth gameplay with a satisfying flick mechanic.
Multiple solitaire game modes and a rewarding card collection system.

Frequent ads that can interrupt gameplay and are sometimes unskippable.
Performance issues causing lag and crashes, especially on older devices.
Recent updates have led to confusion in the user interface and loss of progress.

monetization
779 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
3%
96%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, particularly unskippable ones that can disrupt gameplay. While some users appreciate the option to support developers through a subscription model to remove ads, others feel that a one-time purchase would be more reasonable. Overall, while the game is praised for its artwork and gameplay, the monetization approach, especially the reliance on ads and subscription fees, has led to dissatisfaction among a significant portion of the player base.
- “Microtransactions are there but are optional!”
- “There also wasn't any predatory in-app purchases; any money spent is absolutely a choice in this one.”
- “I had given 4 stars, kind of out of habit. This game is beautiful, with minimal microtransactions that I personally barely even notice are there, non-intrusive ads, indie artists that do amazing work, and the developers are willing to reach out and ask, 'What can we do better?' I highly enjoy this game, and I'm really not big on solitaire in the first place.”
- “My really big gripe are the type of ads displayed... there are banner ads and they're all guiding to fake scam giveaways where any misstep could end with you getting screwed over.”
- “Loved this game at first, but now that I've been playing for a while I've noticed the frequency of ads slowly increasing to the point where I now get one after every single level I clear, and they are rarely able to be skipped.”
- “What killed it for me were the ads for every single bonus & a monthly subscription to play.”
graphics
457 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
32%
1%
The graphics and artwork in the game are widely praised for their beauty and variety, with many users highlighting the stunning card designs and smooth animations. While the visuals are generally considered exceptional, some players report performance issues, such as lag and overheating on certain devices, indicating that optimization could be improved. Overall, the aesthetic appeal and diverse art styles significantly enhance the gaming experience, making it a standout in the solitaire genre.
- “The graphics are gorgeous, amazingly smooth, and the deck options are incredibly varied and beautiful.”
- “The graphics, design, layout, and in general, are so phenomenal.”
- “Absolutely stunning artwork.”
- “The graphics really make this game.”
- “One thing I have to say: you should make a new graphic for the menu, because it's ugly and difficult to use (e.g. choose a language).”
- “Love the game but card graphics are not very clear, small.”
gameplay
249 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
38%
1%
The gameplay of this solitaire app is generally praised for its smoothness, responsiveness, and the unique flick mechanic that adds a satisfying twist to traditional card movement. While many players appreciate the beautiful artwork and diverse decks, some express frustration with the flicking mechanic's occasional inconsistencies and the frequency of ads, which can disrupt the experience. Overall, the game is considered engaging and enjoyable, with a solid balance of fun mechanics and aesthetic appeal.
- “The gameplay is smooth, satisfying, and the sound effects are excellent.”
- “Absolutely the best solitaire app out there - smooth gameplay, so many gorgeous decks, a variety of games to choose from, and new stuff shows up pretty regularly.”
- “The visual design and surprisingly accurate flick mechanic make this game supremely satisfying to play.”
- “In terms of gameplay, the flick gimmick is sometimes satisfying but mostly frustrating.”
- “Unfortunately, I love this game but it keeps lagging in the middle of gameplay and then the sounds keep disappearing.”
- “Suffer through endless ads to play a version of solitaire with a broken flick mechanic that no one really asked for?”
stability
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
4%
87%
The game is generally enjoyable, but users report significant stability issues, including frequent freezes and unresponsiveness, particularly when accessing certain features like the rewards tab or during ad transitions. While some players experience minimal problems, many find the bugs and lag detrimental to gameplay, often requiring them to restart the app to continue. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern that detracts from the overall experience.
- “Great game! It runs great compared to how it did in my earlier review.”
- “And there are no glitches.”
- “Very cool game, no glitches, no ads.”
- “However, the game freezes and becomes completely unresponsive to your taps; you have to close it and reopen it for it to work again.”
- “The game is very intuitive, I really want to play it, but it freezes way too often, like once every 10 seconds.”
- “It constantly freezes and shuts down on me in the middle of a game.”
optimization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
35%
29%
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users reporting frequent lag, stuttering, and overheating issues, particularly during extended play sessions. While some players appreciate the visuals and overall gameplay, many express frustration over performance problems that necessitate restarting the app and hinder the gaming experience. Overall, the game is seen as needing serious optimization improvements to enhance its playability.
- “A game made by people who actually like the game and want others to enjoy it too. The ads aren't overwhelming, the art is beautiful, it supports artists which is great too, and it runs smoothly. The tutorials are simple, clear, and optional; I haven't had any problems running or using the app.”
- “Great game, very fun, awesome visuals. My only issue is that the game isn't very optimized for running smoothly for longer play sessions.”
- “It really could do with some optimization on that side.”
- “Also, it's really poorly optimized, lags and makes my phone heat up but there's no way to turn off excessive visuals like animations or reflections on card faces.”
- “The biggest problem is how laggy it is, it needs some serious optimization.”
- “However, it's so poorly optimized that it is unplayable.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The music aspect of the app has received mixed reviews, with many users frustrated that it overrides their music player, preventing simultaneous playback. While some users report that the app works fine alongside music, others express annoyance at interruptions caused by ads that pause their music. Suggestions for improvement include adding the option to play custom music and better control over in-game sound settings.
- “I like using this game while I listen to music or a podcast.”
- “The app works fine while playing music :)”
- “Keep adding 'decks' and consider allowing users to add their own custom music while playing, as having the option to toggle sound effects and volumes would enhance the experience!”
- “The app always overrides a music player app, so there's no way to listen to music and play this at the same time.”
- “There is nothing worse than having my music paused because some ad started to play.”
- “If I'm using another app at the same time (like music), my phone overheats.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally engaging due to its relaxing and simple gameplay, complemented by heartwarming artwork and a supportive community. However, frustrations arise from intrusive pop-ups and ad placements that disrupt the experience, detracting from the overall enjoyment. Despite these issues, the game's wholesome elements and positive messaging resonate well with users.
- “I'm addicted; I can't wait to collect a lot of card sets. The artwork and fan art crediting is so wholesome.”
- “Very pro BLM and friendly warnings for ads, heartwarming, thanks devs :)”
- “Relaxing and simple, the best solitaire experience. A phone with haptic feedback would add an emotional touch.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while some find it rewarding and manageable, others feel it becomes tedious and detracts from the overall enjoyment, especially when forced to grind for specific items or deck sets. The presence of ads and the need for repetitive tasks contribute to a less enjoyable experience for some users.
- “I'd love to keep playing, but now I am forced to take the longer route of grinding to get the deck sets I want... not fun and makes me not want to play.”
- “Easy fix, but tedious nonetheless.”
- “I don't mind grinding for everything all over again... please remove the banner that says 'all ads are skippable.'”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's art and design significantly enhance its atmosphere, creating a relaxing and immersive experience for players. Overall, the aesthetic elements contribute positively to the game's ambiance.
- “The art is nice and adds a surprising amount of atmosphere!”
- “Good design and a relaxing atmosphere.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted as unconventional, diverging from typical comedic elements found in similar titles, which some players find amusing but ultimately view as a drawback. There is a desire for more engaging and humorous character interactions, such as the expected antics of stick figure characters.
- “This is the complete opposite of most games with humor like this, which is a bit funny, yet still a negative.”
- “Where are the little stick figure guys being funny at!”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players appreciate the replayability of the game, highlighting the ability to add new cards to decks for future playthroughs, which enhances the overall experience and encourages multiple sessions.
- “It's great to add cards to decks that can be used in future playthroughs.”
- “The ability to incorporate new cards into existing decks enhances the replayability.”
- “I love how the game allows for deck customization that keeps each playthrough fresh.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews for the "story" aspect are unclear and seem to lack coherence, with repeated phrases that do not provide meaningful insights into the narrative. Overall, the content does not effectively convey the game's story elements.