Flipflop Solitaire
- April 2, 2021
- Zach Gage
Flipflop Solitaire is a casual, single-player card game with unique mechanics and visually appealing graphics. In this take on Solitaire, players stack sequential cards either up or down in different difficulty modes, ranging from single-suit to five-suit, created by the developer of Sage Solitaire and Typeshift. While the game offers a great experience, it does include annoying ads.
Reviews
- The game offers a fresh and engaging twist on classic solitaire, making it fun and challenging.
- The graphics and design are visually appealing, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- There are no intrusive ads, allowing for uninterrupted play, and the game is highly addictive.
- The game requires an internet connection to play, which can be frustrating for offline users.
- There are issues with bugs and glitches, such as freezing during gameplay and problems with the tutorial.
- The inability to turn off haptic feedback and the game's audio can be distracting and annoying for some players.
- monetization28 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads, especially for those who pay to remove them. However, some users report encountering inappropriate ads and express frustration over forced internet connectivity for ad loading, which can hinder gameplay. Overall, while the option to pay for an ad-free experience is seen as worthwhile by some, concerns about ad content and frequency persist.
“No ads at all!”
“There are no ads on my version.”
“Super challenging, fun, and no ads! :D”
“Actually paid to unlock packs and still dealing with ads.”
“You cannot play the game because they force ads on you.”
“Good game, but totally ruined by the disgustingly misogynistic adverts - do you have any say in which ads are shown during your game?”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is highly praised for its polish, innovative mechanics, and engaging challenges, providing a fresh and enjoyable experience. While some modes have broken mechanics that hinder progress, the core gameplay remains fun and rewarding, with a beautiful interface and minimal interruptions from ads. Players appreciate the solid mechanics and unique twists that keep the gameplay interesting and replayable.
“The gameplay is challenging but always fun because I know each game has a solution.”
“Easily worth the price for how polished it is and the amount of gameplay it provides.”
“Great innovative gameplay.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their whimsical aesthetic and sleek design, setting it apart from other Android solitaire options. Players appreciate the visually appealing backgrounds and color schemes, noting that the graphics enhance the overall gameplay experience. While some mention minor performance issues, the general consensus is that the graphics are well-executed and enjoyable.
“The game's graphic designers have a whimsical aesthetic that serves as a unifying theme throughout all their card games and places them a cut above other Android solitaire packs.”
“I'm picky about user interface and graphics, and this game has a really sleek design, and I dig the color scheme.”
“Amazing game and the art style is amazing.”
“Good game, but drains my phone battery and makes my phone red, which is surprising for a game that isn't graphically intensive.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag; while some players report an enjoyable experience with no bugs, others frequently encounter freezing issues, particularly during ads and tutorials, often requiring a complete uninstall and reinstall to resolve. Overall, the game suffers from significant stability problems that detract from the gameplay experience.
“Game freezes to 'load an ad' and the only way to fix it is to uninstall and reinstall.”
“For history: during tutorial, does not recognize the show-moves button or allow adjustment or even skip ... just freezes.”
“Very enjoyable, only issue is that it occasionally freezes and loses you the game.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with players expressing a desire for more varied musical options beyond ambient sounds like ocean and rain. Many users are frustrated that the game interrupts their ability to listen to external audio, and some find the existing sound effects, particularly the rain, to be unappealing. Overall, there is a call for improved music integration and the option to disable intrusive sound effects.
“This is a pretty fun game overall, though I would love to be able to listen to podcasts or music in the background.”
“Good job overall, I think some music would be nice, not just ocean, rain, creek sounds, etc.”
“Fun game, but the app does not allow audio from other sources, so I cannot listen to music while playing the game.”
“I think some music would be nice, not just ocean, rain, creek sounds, etc. The rain sound wasn't that great in my opinion; it sounds like static.”
“Soothing music is pointless if you can't turn off the annoying sounds.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both fun and entertaining, often eliciting genuine laughter. The comedic elements add a delightful twist to the gameplay experience.
“Funny spin on the game!”
“I am laughing about this.”
“Fun and funny.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, noting that effective record-keeping enables them to compete against their own previous performances, enhancing the motivation to replay.
“Record-keeping is excellent, allowing for high replayability as you compete against yourself.”
“The game offers a variety of choices that make each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
“With multiple endings and different character paths, I find myself coming back to explore every possibility.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its easy-to-learn mechanics and good performance, contributing to an addictive gameplay experience.
“Easy to catch on, good performance, and addicting.”