Hearts: Card Game

About

"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.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 7,726 reviews

graphics75 positive mentions

monetization1k negative mentions

The game is fun and challenging, providing a good way to pass the time.
Graphics are clear and vibrant, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
The AI opponents offer a decent challenge, making the game engaging.

There are too many ads, with one appearing after every hand, which disrupts the flow of the game.
The card dealing does not feel random, often resulting in the player receiving the Queen of Spades too frequently.
The game can feel rigged against the player, especially at higher levels, making it frustrating to win.

monetization
1,060 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads, particularly those that appear after every hand. Many players find the ads intrusive and disruptive to gameplay, often requiring multiple clicks to close or leading to unintended app store redirects. While some users acknowledge the necessity of ads in free games, they express a strong desire for a paid option to remove them entirely, indicating that the current ad frequency significantly detracts from their overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Started off with no ads which is why I preferred it over others.”
- “I wish there was a purchase option so I could play with no ads.”
- “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!”
graphics
102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
24%
3%
Overall, the graphics in the game are widely praised for their clarity, vibrancy, and appealing design, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. Many users appreciate the simplicity and functionality of the visuals, although some express a desire for more variety and less intrusive advertising. While the graphics are generally considered excellent, a few reviews note that character graphics could be improved.
- “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.”
- “Everything gets an A+ except for the character graphics.”
gameplay
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
38%
8%
The gameplay is generally praised for being enjoyable, smooth, and addictive, with solid mechanics that appeal to card game enthusiasts. However, the experience is significantly marred by excessive advertisements, which disrupt the flow and enjoyment of the game, leading to widespread frustration among players. Many users suggest that reducing the frequency of ads would greatly enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- “Gameplay is actually good.”
- “Really great fun gameplay excellent at passing time which at the moment is invaluable.”
- “Great gameplay.”
- “Now they have ads in the game itself, so I keep getting flashing ads during gameplay.”
- “Adverts between every hand really spoils gameplay, as nearly every review states.”
- “More ads than gameplay; the devs should feel embarrassed by this.”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its use of funny animations and graphic emojis, which are generally well-received and deemed appropriate for a younger audience, particularly 12-year-olds. While some players find the humor to be lighthearted and entertaining, others feel that it can be demeaning in certain contexts. Overall, the game successfully incorporates humor to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “Game as expected with some funny animations.”
- “Graphic emojis are funny.”
- “Great game and funny emojis.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
23%
54%
The stability of the game is mixed, with some users reporting frequent freezes and glitches, particularly during loading screens and while playing offline. However, others praise the game for having minimal issues and a smooth experience overall, indicating that stability may vary depending on individual devices and circumstances.
- “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.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
Players express frustration with the game's music aspect, primarily due to intrusive ads that interrupt background music and podcasts, significantly detracting from the overall experience. Many users desire an option to lower victory music and seek a version of the game that minimizes or eliminates these interruptions. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, the ad-related audio issues have led to dissatisfaction among players who prefer to listen to their own 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.”
- “Right now I'm looking for a different hearts game without the ads that stop my music player.”
- “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.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
The game is praised for its smooth performance, with users noting that it runs efficiently without any apparent advantages for the game itself. Overall, players find the optimization to enhance their enjoyment of the game.
- “This game runs smoothly and never appears to give itself an advantage.”
- “The app runs smoothly and is fun to play.”
- “Your job performance will suffer.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's story enhances the overall experience, encouraging players to engage with the narrative rather than solely focusing on competition. Many users find that following the storyline adds depth and enjoyment, making it a fun activity to share with family.
- “If you play this game according to its storyline, I believe that you will find it much more pleasurable than just a competitive experience.”
- “I like this game; you have to plot to win, just like playing with family. Great fun!”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be a heartfelt experience, drawing emotional connections similar to those felt while playing traditional card games like spades. The emotional depth of the game enhances the overall experience, making it resonate with players on a personal level.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, indicating that it can become a monotonous and unenjoyable experience.
- “So tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
- “It takes too long to level up, making the game feel like a chore.”