Gin Rummy Stars - Card Game | Game Brain

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"Gin Rummy Stars - Card Game" is a casual single-player card game with compelling gameplay and good graphics, but is hindered by annoying ads and bugs. Players can also enjoy the multiplayer aspect, challenging friends in the classic Gin Rummy game. Despite its flaws, the game can provide moments of hilarity with its entertaining features.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,599 reviews

graphics375 positive mentions

monetization465 negative mentions

monetization
602 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
7%
77%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, who report an overwhelming number of ads and aggressive in-app purchase prompts. Many players feel that the game is designed to encourage spending money, as losing coins often leads to being forced to watch ads or purchase more coins to continue playing. While some users appreciate the option to earn coins through ads, the frequency and intrusiveness of these ads have led to frustration and a perception of the game as a cash grab.
- “It's nice there's no ads except for earning extra points.”
- “No ads unless you want to collect coins, which is a really good thing!”
- “Great fun with no ads or glitches and decent amount of time to think it out too.”
- “Riddled with pop-up ads hell bent on draining your wallet, this game features all the hallmarks of a modern pay-to-win mobile game.”
- “I suggest not to play this game unless you're willing to spend money. You can't win anything unless you are willing to spend money; they don't let you win anything, and when you do, they cause you to lose it all in 5 hands.”
- “This game is a cash grab; all they want is money, more money, and then some more money.”
graphics
448 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
84%
16%
1%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrancy, clarity, and overall quality, with many users highlighting the enjoyable visual design and smooth animations. Players appreciate the aesthetic appeal, noting that the graphics enhance the gaming experience, although some express frustration with gameplay mechanics that seem to encourage in-game purchases. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point of the game, contributing to its fun and engaging atmosphere.
- “The graphics are exceptional!”
- “Absolutely love this game; the graphics are amazing and it is just enjoyable!”
- “Great graphics and fun to play!”
- “The graphics are okay, and I would love to play the game, but it's literally unplayable.”
- “The graphics in the latest update look generic.”
- “Graphics and avatars aren't great.”
stability
307 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
5%
90%
The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezes and glitches that lead to lost coins and disrupted gameplay. While some players have experienced no issues, the overwhelming feedback indicates that the game often crashes or disconnects, particularly after making purchases, resulting in frustration and financial loss. Overall, the game's stability issues detract from the enjoyment and reliability of the experience.
- “I've had no problems, no glitches.”
- “Great game, smooth with no glitches, which most games carry but not this one.”
- “No glitches at all.”
- “However, it's not only frustrating but almost tempting to uninstall because at least every three or four games, it freezes and kicks you out completely and by the time it reloads you've lost your game.”
- “The game freezes mid-game a lot causing me to lose tens of thousands of coins.”
- “I'm giving this a one star because I've had so many issues trying to play. I have not been able to play because it keeps freezing up and I end up losing, and I'm tired of losing coins because the game is freezing.”
gameplay
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
33%
9%
Overall, the gameplay is generally praised for being fun, engaging, and well-presented, with smooth controls and good graphics. However, many users express frustration with the unbalanced currency system and predatory mechanics that lead to significant losses, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players find the gameplay enjoyable and addictive, others criticize it for being unfair and rigged against them, leading to a mixed reception.
- “Quick and snappy gameplay that keeps your mind active.”
- “Smooth controls, great graphics and good gameplay!”
- “Great gameplay, good graphics fun fast-paced games available, just a good old-fashioned kick in the pants, thumbs up👍”
- “You're also spammed with offers after going back to the main menu and even quests can freeze devices and lock up gameplay in the middle of turns.”
- “As with most apps these days impeccable concept, design, gameplay but incredibly obvious that the cards get stacked for intentional multiplied losses in order for the user to spend actual money.”
- “The gameplay is a bunch of bs.”
story
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
84%
6%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with players initially enjoying the quests and challenges but later expressing frustration over escalating costs and difficulties in completing missions. Many users feel that the game has become overly reliant on high-stakes betting, making it challenging to progress without spending real money, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, technical issues and a lack of meaningful rewards for completed quests have contributed to a decline in player satisfaction.
- “I enjoy the challenges, quests, and completing albums.”
- “I also like the quest and collector's album.”
- “Joo, I struggled the first time, but oh wow, this game is the best! Only if you know your story, you will be amazed.”
- “The quests are a little too hard to complete; you would have to play non-stop.”
- “Thousands of useless cards opened so that you can't even finish a story before it resets.”
- “I used to love this game, but it seems like every time you spend money, the price to play increases. You can't even play the quest anymore without having to do at least a 50 thousand dollar bet!”
humor
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
96%
4%
The humor in the game is described as a mix of genuinely funny moments and frustrating experiences, with players often finding irony in their losses and technical issues. While some users appreciate the comedic elements and character designs, many express that the game's glitches and unfair mechanics detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to more stress than laughter. Overall, the humor is seen as inconsistent, with some players enjoying the lighthearted aspects while others find it overshadowed by negative gameplay experiences.
- “Hilariously stupid app.”
- “It's funny because it goes in waves, I mean I will win 3, 4, or 5 in a row, and then I will lose 6 straight games and then win 3 or 4 and again lose 4 or 5, crazy!”
- “Love this game..gets me focused and characters are so funny.”
- “This app is a joke (a very unfunny one).”
- “I think it's really unfair, and many times when it happens I'm thinking about just uninstalling the game, because it's not funny to lose your coins like that.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the optimization of the game is highly praised, with users consistently reporting smooth performance, good graphics, and the absence of glitches or bugs. Many players highlight that the game runs seamlessly on their devices, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “The game has run smoothly without any glitches.”
- “Very good performance, game moves nicely along.”
- “Game runs smoothly + good graphics = fun af”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
Users express mixed feelings about the music in the game, with some frustrated by the inability to turn it off, while others suggest that adding background music or casino sounds could enhance the experience. Overall, there is a desire for more customizable audio options to improve gameplay enjoyment.
- “Fun and easy to play, some music would be ideal or maybe some casino noise!”
- “And now there's music playing that can't be turned off!”
- “The only thing I would change right now would be to add some sort of music or background noise!”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, often exacerbated by intrusive advertisements that disrupt gameplay and create a sense of wasted time. The overall sentiment is that the grinding feels unrealistic and unnecessarily prolonged, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Horribly unrealistic and chock-full of 'extras' that are tediously slow to clear out and a pointless waste of time.”
- “Tedious ad game, an ad after every game, oh have another as we try to sell you one of our packages, oh and have another ad on us when you tap the tiny little 'x' which will take you to a last-ditch screen trying to sell you whatever you've already tapped the 'x' 4 times trying to get rid of the ad.”
- “Annoying and tedious.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be emotionally engaging and mentally challenging, often losing track of time while playing. However, some users express frustration with technical issues that detract from their experience, such as unexpected losses and avatar changes. Overall, the game is described as fun and wholesome, fostering a sense of connection with other players.
- “This game is outstanding, mentally challenging, and emotionally exciting. An hour and a half passed by, and I didn't even realize the time. It's a cool game to pass the time.”
- “Fun, fun, wholesome game! You know you're playing against a human being and not a machine. A lot of fun!”
- “Very emotional game.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development in the game has received criticism for its unattractive designs, which detracts from the overall experience. However, players who enjoy card games, particularly those familiar with Phase 10, still find the game enjoyable.
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful growth for the characters; they all felt one-dimensional.”
- “The story arcs for the characters are predictable and fail to provide any real depth or engagement.”