Free Solitaire
- November 25, 2024
- wmgames
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Get on itch.io Store"Free Solitaire" is a solitaire card game collection with over 120 variants and extensive customization options. Players can create their own card sets using images, GIFs, or videos with the in-built editor. The game offers several DLCs featuring thematic card sets, backgrounds, and UI pictures, with a variety of options available for cats, dogs, animals, and kids. To use the DLC content, players must manually copy the files into the appropriate folder on their device.
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Reviews
- Extensive collection of over 120 solitaire variants with thoughtful rules and descriptions, providing a rich gameplay experience.
- Highly customizable with various card designs, backgrounds, and sound options, allowing players to personalize their experience.
- Completely free and ad-free, offering a high-quality solitaire experience that rivals paid alternatives.
- Can be CPU intensive at launch, which may affect performance on lower-end systems.
- Some users reported minor bugs with specific playstyles, though they are generally easy to work around.
- The soundtracks may not appeal to everyone, with some tracks described as generic or not fitting the game's aesthetic.
- monetization10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a strong appreciation for games that offer a quality experience without in-game purchases or intrusive ads, contrasting this with frustrations over monetization strategies employed by larger companies like Microsoft. Users commend independent developers for providing free content while maintaining a focus on user experience, showcasing that it is possible to create enjoyable games without aggressive monetization tactics.
“In-game purchases: none!”
“A good, solid solitaire game, with more variations than I would have imagined ever existed, and there are no ads.”
“Very good game, the amount of content they're giving away for free with no ads is amazing.”
“It's truly perplexing to witness a tech giant like Microsoft, with its immense resources and influence, resort to intrusive advertising within a simple game like Solitaire.”
“While it's understandable that companies seek to monetize their products, the inclusion of ads in a beloved, timeless game like Solitaire seems excessive and somewhat disrespectful to the countless hours of enjoyment it has provided to users over the years.”
“The success of independent developers like WMGames demonstrates that it's possible to create high-quality software without compromising on user experience or resorting to aggressive monetization strategies.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a mix of royalty-free tracks that include relaxing tunes and varied styles, reminiscent of JRPG epilogues and ambient sounds often found in restaurants. Players appreciate the extensive customization options for both background music and sound effects, enhancing the overall experience. Overall, the music is considered enjoyable and one of the standout features of this solitaire game.
“This is the most in-depth solitaire game I've played in years, and there are so many customization options (you can even customize and toggle background music).”
“Speaking of, I'm sure that the music is probably royalty-free but it's really enjoyable.”
“There are a couple of songs that sound like something you'd hear during the epilogue to a long JRPG, and others that sound like music you'd hear in a Chinese restaurant, so it's definitely the best and most varied music I've heard in a solitaire game/app.”
“Just public domain 'relaxation' music.”
“There are a couple of songs that sound like something you'd hear during the epilogue to a long JRPG, and others that sound like music you'd hear in a Chinese restaurant.”
“The music is probably royalty-free, but it's really enjoyable.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game offers a variety of graphics options, allowing for customization to suit player preferences. Many users appreciate the nostalgic "90s" aesthetic, which evokes memories of pre-Windows 95 gaming while still providing improved visuals and diverse graphical variations.
“I really appreciate all the options this game offers on the graphics, sound, and general technical side.”
“I enjoy the effort to include a '90s' aesthetic, which brings me back just a little to pre-Windows 95.”
“The same game of Windows, with better graphics and a lot of variations.”
“The same game of Windows, with better graphics, and a lot of variations.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users generally find the replayability of the game to be high, expressing surprise at its value and encouraging multiple playthroughs.
“[*][b][u]Replayability[/u][/b]: high”
“I'm surprised at the replay value.”
“Replayability: high”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its quality as a solitaire experience, particularly highlighting its effectiveness as a non-story-driven title. While it lacks a narrative, its gameplay stands out, especially considering it is free.
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the ability to customize sound effects for UI navigation, gameplay, and background music, enhancing their overall gaming experience.
“You can also customize sound effects for UI navigation, gameplay sounds, and background music.”
