Hoyle Official Card Games

About

"Hoyle Official Card Games" is a digital card game collection featuring over 70 classic and new card games, including Solitaire, Hearts, Bridge, and more. The game offers customizable cards, backgrounds, and opponents, as well as improved AI and a face creator. Enjoy large, easy-to-read cards, various game settings, and widescreen monitor support.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game offers a wide variety of card games, providing options for different preferences.
Many players find it enjoyable as a relaxing way to unwind before bed, with amusing characters.
The customization options for card patterns, backgrounds, and music are appreciated by some players.

The AI opponents are poorly designed, often making illogical moves that frustrate players.
The game lacks the charm and personality of previous Hoyle versions, with unappealing character designs and voices.
Many players feel the game is a significant downgrade from earlier iterations, with missing features and a lack of basic functionality.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music in the game features a variety of card patterns and backgrounds, but opinions are mixed; while some find the elevator music enjoyable, others describe it as grating or atrocious. Overall, it seems to serve as a decent backdrop for casual play, with some players opting to mute it in favor of their own music.
- “There are many different card patterns and backgrounds, plus many types of music.”
- “The best elevator music in gaming, 10/10.”
- “The elevator music ranges from odd to grating.”
- “The soundtrack is atrocious elevator music.”
- “There is a selection of MIDI music.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are considered outdated, with users noting that it relies on ancient technology and lacks modern visual appeal. While the selection of traditional card games is praised, the overall presentation is seen as lacking in quality and innovation.
- “There is an awesome selection of excellent traditional card games, but everything about it is ancient technology, from the AI to the graphics, to the 'environment' you play in.”
- “I also feel that the graphics of the game could have been a lot better.”
- “Not with blazing graphics and dazzling special effects, just a long list of classic card games that you can easily fill a night with playing into the wee hours.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay has been criticized for being disappointing, with issues such as slow pacing and distracting animations that detract from the overall experience.
- “The look of the game and gameplay is a huge disappointment.”
- “But there they are—lips flapping at you, slowing down the gameplay.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its funny comments and character interactions, but many users feel it falls short compared to its predecessor, which featured more engaging and humorous dialogue. Overall, while some appreciate the comedic elements, the consensus leans towards disappointment, with several users advising against playing this installment.
- “It's not fast, it's not that flexible, but it plays well, makes funny comments, and has a lot of games.”
- “The characters made funny remarks that added a lot of humor to the experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game exhibits some bugs that affect gameplay, though they are not severe enough to cause crashes. Overall, players report occasional issues with stability that hinder the experience.
- “The game is buggy, not to the point of crashing, but it sometimes doesn't play right.”
- “I frequently encounter glitches that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
- “There are moments when the game freezes, making it frustrating to continue.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when using the muggins rule, which can detract from the overall enjoyment and make the experience feel like a chore.
- “The game gives you the option of playing with the muggins rule enabled, but I can't imagine a better way to suck the fun out of it and make it a tedious ordeal than by using the rookie scoring methods the AI employs.”
- “Grinding in this game feels like a never-ending chore, where progress is painfully slow and the rewards are minimal.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel more like a job than a game, draining the enjoyment out of what could be a fun experience.”