FreeCell Solitaire

About

FreeCell Solitaire is a casual card game with classic addictive gameplay. It boasts of perfect visuals, but is hindered by annoying ads and bugs. The game describes itself as a timeless patience card game that challenges you to arrange the cards in the correct order.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 15,852 reviews

graphics74 positive mentions

monetization717 negative mentions

monetization
755 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized due to the excessive and intrusive nature of advertisements, which often disrupt gameplay and can be difficult to close. Many users express frustration over the loud volume of ads, deceptive ad placements that interfere with game controls, and the lack of an option to pay for an ad-free experience. While some players appreciate the game being free and acknowledge the necessity of ads, the overwhelming consensus is that the frequency and intrusiveness of ads significantly detract from the overall gaming experience.
- “Love this game, this app is perfect, especially in flight mode, no ads.”
- “It's satisfying and there's no ads!”
- “Most important, no ads!”
- “Being forced to interact with ads before they can be dismissed is way too irritating for me to justify keeping this app on my phone any longer.”
- “The ads became so obtrusive the app wouldn't let me play without forcing me to watch a 30 second ad between each hand.”
- “I would gladly pay money to avoid ads.”
graphics
103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
72%
25%
3%
Overall, the graphics in the game are widely praised for their clarity, smoothness, and vibrant colors, contributing to an enjoyable user experience. Many users appreciate the minimal ad interference and the ability to customize backgrounds, while some note that the graphics are simple yet effective. However, a few reviews mention issues with slow response times and a preference for more traditional graphics styles.
- “With this app you have crisp graphics, backgrounds you can change, and software that won't crash mid-game.”
- “Fantastic graphics with high quality view.”
- “Wonderful and satisfying graphics, very smooth game, I loved it.”
- “Since the last update it became the usual unskippable ad money grab app with flashy graphics.”
- “Simple graphics, but slow response at times.”
- “Ugly graphics and annoying ads.”
music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
73%
12%
The music aspect of the game has received largely negative feedback, as it automatically mutes any background music from other apps, disrupting the player's listening experience. Users have reported that the game continues to play its own music even after attempts to turn it off, and the only way to stop it is to restart the application. Overall, players express a desire for better audio management that allows them to enjoy their own music while playing.
- “This game brings back so many great memories of my childhood - spending the whole night playing FreeCell while listening to music on WMP.”
- “Great for passing time while I browse and listen to great music.”
- “I would like to hear some music after winning!”
- “In addition, you cannot listen to music while playing this app--the app will automatically stop any music from other apps.”
- “The ads can be lived with, but the game mutes your music even if you turn sound control off.”
- “Whenever it starts playing an ad it stops the background sounds playing (e.g. Spotify music) and doesn't restart it.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
15%
70%
The stability of the game is a significant concern for many users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. While some players experience no issues, a substantial number face persistent problems that require restarting their devices or clearing data. Overall, the game's stability appears inconsistent, negatively impacting the user experience for many.
- “This is my first day and no glitches.”
- “No glitches”
- “No glitches”
- “The game freezes up badly.”
- “Love this game until.... it constantly goes blank and freezes up so I have to do a boost or a junk clean or restart my phone.”
- “Now it freezes or crashes nearly every game.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The gameplay is generally smooth and straightforward, with minimal interruptions from ads, which are mostly positioned at the bottom of the app. However, some users find the ads intrusive and inappropriate, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the gameplay is considered fine for casual play, but the presence of ads remains a significant concern for many players.
- “Straightforward app, no issues, smooth gameplay.”
- “Minimal ads, and quick gameplay.”
- “Flawless gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is fine, the ads are obnoxious and impossible to buy an ad-free version.”
- “Gameplay fine, but the ads directed towards ripping off overweight women with a miracle gummy after every deal makes me want to hurt myself.”
- “I play this gameplay to pass the time, okay.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game's optimization is mixed; while it runs smoothly and delivers good performance, it suffers from a large file size and limited customization options, indicating room for improvement.
- “The game runs smoothly and is a pleasure to use.”
- “Good performance”
- “Good performance”
- “The game is unoptimized, resulting in a large file size and limited customization options.”
- “Performance issues due to poor optimization make the experience frustrating.”
- “The lack of optimization leads to long loading times and frequent crashes.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised for its entertaining dialogue and witty wordplay, making it a source of full amusement for players. Overall, it is described as a highly funny experience that keeps players engaged and entertained.
- “It's a funny game with clever dialogue that keeps you entertained.”
- “Full of entertainment and humor, it never fails to make me laugh.”
- “This game is just too funny; I can't stop chuckling!”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often feeling that it is designed to maximize ad revenue rather than provide an enjoyable experience. The repetitive nature of the tasks and the frequent interruptions from lengthy ads contribute to a negative perception of the game's mechanics.
- “Money-hungry, ad-farming game.”
- “These three-part ads are incredibly tedious.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game evokes a strong sense of joy and positivity, creating an uplifting emotional experience that leaves them feeling blissful.
- “The electrifying good mood I get from it is emotionally blissful.”
- “The electrifying good mood I get from it is emotionally blissful.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story requires players to think strategically and plan multiple moves in advance, indicating a complex and engaging narrative that challenges players to anticipate outcomes.