Home Run Solitaire

58%
Game Brain Score Based on 17 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • music
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58%
Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
humor2 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Home Run Solitaire offers a fun and engaging solitaire experience with a unique baseball theme and entertaining story elements.
  • The game features a variety of power-ups and abilities that allow players to customize their gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
  • It is a solid casual game that can be enjoyed in short sessions, making it perfect for relaxing while watching sports or engaging in other activities.
  • Some players found the game to be repetitive and suggested it is best played in shorter sessions due to the nature of solitaire gameplay.
  • The integration of the baseball theme with the card mechanics felt disjointed for some, as the outcomes of the card plays did not impact the narrative.
  • Once players purchase all available power-ups, there is little to spend in-game currency on, leading to a lack of motivation towards the end of the game.
  • story13 mentions

    The story in Home Run Solitaire features a minimal baseball-themed narrative centered around a female star athlete, providing a light backdrop to the gameplay. While the storyline is entertaining and adds a unique flavor to the solitaire experience, it often feels disconnected from the actual card mechanics, with the outcomes of the games not influencing the narrative progression. Overall, players appreciate the simple yet engaging story, despite its brevity and lack of integration with the gameplay.

    • “The story kept me entertained and addicted to this game until I completed it.”
    • “The power-ups and cards were well themed to the story, and while there are many other solitaire games with themes and storylines, this one still manages to feel unique.”
    • “It has a baseball theme, in that there are 9 innings, but you just never feel like your cards in any way relate to the 'baseball game' being played in the narrated storyline.”
    • “The cards you play have no effect on the outcome of the storyline; it's a separate thing altogether.”
    • “Although I consider it short (beat it under 12 hours), it does make up for it with solid gameplay, mini games, and a decent storyline.”
  • gameplay5 mentions

    The gameplay is generally solid, featuring familiar mechanics typical of card games, enhanced by mini-games and additional activities. However, some players find it grindy, and while the game can be completed in under 12 hours, it compensates with engaging content and a decent storyline. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a baseball-themed card game experience.

    • “I can finally recommend it if you want a baseball-themed card game for a change, with the usual gameplay mechanics otherwise.”
    • “Although I consider it short (beat it in under 12 hours), it makes up for it with solid gameplay, mini games, and a decent storyline.”
    • “There are more things to do, such as the mini games and removing obstacles, but I'm finding this one much more grindy in terms of the card gameplay.”
    • “Although I consider it short (I beat it in under 12 hours), it does make up for it with solid gameplay, mini games, and a decent storyline.”
    • “Gameplay is solid.”
  • music3 mentions

    The music in the game is criticized for not aligning well with the baseball theme, often feeling more suited to a fantasy setting. Additionally, there are concerns about the lack of audio customization options, such as a speech volume slider, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “The music and some of the elements of the game need to be set aside since they don't fit all that well with baseball (umpires are not known for using whistles, for example, and the music definitely fits much, much better with a fantasy theme than it does baseball).”
    • “It took me literal years to convince them to add a speech volume slider, without which cutscenes would still play voiceovers, even with music and sound turned down.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by clever puns related to the opposing teams, delivered by the announcer, Frank. Players generally appreciate this style of humor, finding it well-suited to the game's overall tone.

    • “I didn't mind them at all since that kind of humor fits well with this type of game.”
    • “The humor in the game is typically puns on the names of the opposing teams by one of the announcers, Frank.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics have been criticized for their disorienting "pop up text," and overall, the visual and audio elements are considered unremarkable, though the gameplay itself remains solid.

    • “The relentless pop-up text graphics are disorienting.”
    • “Nothing to brag about for graphics or sound, but the game is solid.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The optimization of the game is not inherently flawed, but users have noted that performance issues may arise on older, lower-performance laptops, highlighting the importance of maintaining hardware and backing up data.

    • “The game struggles to run smoothly on older hardware, which is frustrating for players with less powerful systems.”
    • “I experienced significant performance issues, even on a relatively new laptop, which made the gameplay less enjoyable.”
    • “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game particularly poignant, especially upon learning that it was created by a husband-and-wife team, which adds a personal and heartfelt touch to the overall experience.

    • “First, let me say that finding out the Revills games were made by a husband and wife team was so touching to me!”
    • “The emotional depth of the characters really resonated with me, making their struggles feel incredibly real.”
    • “I was moved to tears by the storyline; it beautifully captured the complexities of love and loss.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be more pronounced, particularly in the card gameplay, despite the presence of additional activities like mini-games and obstacle removal.

    • “There are more things to do, like the mini-games and removing obstacles, but I'm finding this one much more grindy in terms of the card gameplay.”
    • “The grinding in this game feels excessive and detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “I enjoy the game, but the amount of grinding required to progress is frustrating.”
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