Hearts: Card Game
- November 25, 2019
- MobilityWare
"Hearts: Card Game" is a free, classic competitive card game of strategy and skill, where you play against AI opponents that adjust to your style. With no internet required, it offers a smooth and fair experience, as well as a hints system to help you win. No need to worry about slow or abandoning online players, just enjoy offline play against adaptive AI bots. The game guarantees an enjoyable, hassle-free card game experience.
Reviews
- The game is fun and challenging, providing a good way to pass the time.
- Graphics and animations are enjoyable, making the gameplay visually appealing.
- The game offers a variety of levels and strategies, keeping it interesting.
- There are too many ads, with interruptions after every hand, making the game frustrating.
- The AI seems to play unfairly, often targeting the player and making it difficult to win.
- The card dealing does not feel random, leading to predictable outcomes that detract from the experience.
- monetization931 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that appear after every hand, often requiring multiple clicks to close. Many players express frustration over the intrusive nature of these ads, which disrupt gameplay and sometimes lead to app crashes. While some users acknowledge the necessity of ads in free games, they overwhelmingly desire an option to pay for an ad-free experience, as the current ad frequency detracts from their enjoyment of the game.
“Started off with no ads which is why I preferred it over others.”
“I would gladly pay for a no ads option.”
“Would be nice to have the option to pay for no ads.”
“Gameplay is awesome, but it's quickly ruined by the 3-4 ads between each hand.”
“The ads are unreasonably intrusive.”
“I would gladly pay for a premium version to avoid them, but if MobilityWare offers this, it's the one advertisement I haven't seen!”
- graphics61 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game are widely praised for their clarity, vibrancy, and appealing design, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. While many users appreciate the simplicity and functionality of the visuals, some express a desire for more variety and less intrusive advertising. Despite minor criticisms, the consensus is that the graphics are a strong point of the game, enhancing its overall appeal.
“Graphics are clear, vibrant, and large enough to see.”
“Good animations and beautiful graphics.”
“Loved this version - clear graphics, swift movements, helpful tips - really enjoyable.”
“Graphics and style of gameplay didn't really work for me.”
“The graphics are amusing but kinda boring.”
“Too much fuss with graphics.”
- gameplay31 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for being enjoyable, smooth, and engaging, with many users highlighting its fun mechanics and addictive nature. However, the experience is significantly marred by excessive advertisements, which interrupt the flow of play and detract from the overall enjoyment. Many reviewers express a desire for fewer ads or an option to purchase an ad-free version to enhance the gameplay experience.
“Gameplay is actually good.”
“Really great fun gameplay excellent at passing time which at the moment is invaluable.”
“Great gameplay”
“The app is ads, with a small amount of gameplay in between.”
“Adverts between every hand really spoils gameplay, as nearly every review states.”
“More ads than gameplay; the devs should feel embarrassed by this.”
- music11 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the game's music aspect, primarily due to intrusive ads that interrupt or completely stop their background music and podcasts. Many users desire an option to lower victory music and seek a version of the game without ads to enhance their overall experience. While the game itself is praised, the ad interruptions significantly detract from the enjoyment of listening to music while playing.
“Awesome game! I would give it 5 stars, but I like to listen to music while I play, and my music player stops playing every time an ad pops up.”
“Without my background music, I simply won't play the game.”
“The ads cut off media playing in the background, so every 30-60 seconds, my podcast/music stops.”
“It's great, but there are way too many ads that are too long and make it so I can't listen to music or podcasts while playing.”
“Great game, ruined by ads between rounds which last longer than the game, can't be shut down and block you from playing music at the same time.”
- stability10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 70 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with several users reporting frequent freezes and glitches, particularly during loading screens and while playing offline. While some players have experienced no issues, others have noted that ads can contribute to the game's instability. Overall, stability appears to be a significant concern for many users.
“This is the best hearts game I've ever played as there's no glitches.”
“It's a good game; no glitches and ads aren't that bad.”
“No glitches.”
“Also, sometimes this game freezes my phone or gets stuck, and I can't get out of it for a while.”
“Also, after a couple of rounds offline, it freezes, so you can't play this while traveling.”
“Been playing this for ages, but for the last two days, it freezes on the loading screen.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its use of funny animations and graphic emojis, which many players find entertaining and suitable for a younger audience. However, some users feel that the humor can be demeaning, particularly in competitive scenarios. Overall, the game is perceived as funny, with a mix of lighthearted elements that enhance the experience.
“Game as expected with some funny animations.”
“Graphic emojis are funny.”
“Great game and funny emojis.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its smooth performance and lack of unfair advantages, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. Overall, players find the optimization to be effective, enhancing their engagement with the game.
“This game runs smoothly and never appears to give itself an advantage.”
“The app runs smoothly and is fun to play.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story enhances the overall experience, encouraging players to engage with the narrative for a more enjoyable and strategic gameplay, akin to playing with family. Emphasizing the storyline adds depth and fun beyond mere competition.
“I like this game; you have to plot to win, just like playing with family. Great fun!”
“If you play this game according to its storyline, I believe that you will find it much more pleasurable than just a competitive experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and monotonous, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
“So tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
“It takes too long to level up, making the game feel like a chore.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be deeply resonant, likening it to heartfelt experiences reminiscent of playing spades, which evokes strong feelings and connections.
“I learned that what I was hearing about this heartfelt game is the experience I had playing spades.”
“The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me, making every decision feel impactful.”
“This game took me on an emotional rollercoaster, leaving me both heartbroken and hopeful by the end.”