Legends of Solitaire: Curse of the Dragons

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"Legends of Solitaire: Curse of the Dragons" is a card-based game that combines elements of solitaire and adventure. Players must travel through a mystical world, completing solitaire puzzles to defeat evil dragons and collect sacred artifacts. With 220 levels, numerous power-ups, and a variety of environments and challenges, it offers a robust and engaging solitaire experience.

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Play Modes

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

Legends of Solitaire: Curse of the Dragons screenshot

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 98 reviews

story36 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game features a well-crafted fantasy storyline that enhances the solitaire experience, making it more engaging than typical solitaire games.
Graphics and sound design are praised for their quality, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable gameplay atmosphere.
The game offers a variety of levels and challenges, with different abilities and power-ups that add depth to the traditional solitaire mechanics.

The design choice requiring players to replay all ten hands of a level if they fail any goal is seen as frustrating and poorly executed.
Some players find the game becomes repetitive and grind-heavy, especially with over 400 levels that can lead to boredom.
The game lacks significant variety in gameplay mechanics, making it feel like a standard solitaire experience without enough innovation.

story
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Curse of the Dragons" is generally regarded as a light, yet enjoyable fantasy narrative that enhances the solitaire gameplay, featuring typical tropes of the genre. While some players find the storyline engaging and well-presented with good voice acting, others consider it generic and not essential to the overall experience. Overall, the story serves as a pleasant backdrop for the card game mechanics, appealing to those who appreciate a narrative alongside their puzzles.
- “I really enjoyed the storyline; it was quite detailed, and the abilities of the individual heroes were varied.”
- “The storyline is where the game really stands out from the rest of the solitaire games on Steam.”
- “It's a pretty standard solitaire game as far as gameplay goes, but where Legends of Solitaire shines is its story.”
- “The story is stereotypical fantasy and worth skipping unless you really enjoy fairy tales.”
- “The storyline is useless in my opinion as your actions of playing a card game don't match the actions taking place in the story.”
- “The story is a typical one for games like this, not bad, but not deep.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in "Curse of the Dragons" receive mixed reviews; while some players praise them as good and visually appealing, others find them dated and lacking uniqueness. The game features cool visual elements, such as cards that light on fire, and is complemented by nice artwork and sound. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gaming experience, though they may not stand out in the crowded genre of solitaire games.
- “Curse of the Dragons is superior in almost every respect: graphics, story, voice acting.”
- “Graphics and sound are great.”
- “Nice graphics and a nice storyline which makes it more interesting to play, giving you something to aim for.”
- “A reasonable solitaire game, but the graphics are quite dated.”
- “Although this one has a mildly amusing fantasy aesthetic, complete with the narration of what sounds like a wizened old man, there just isn't much here to set it apart.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its relaxing instrumental score and beautiful ambient tracks, creating a soothing atmosphere that many players enjoy. However, some users noted occasional discordance when multiple tunes play simultaneously. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the experience, complementing the game's story and artwork.
- “The ambient music is beautiful and I would often find myself just listening to it.”
- “The music is a relaxing instrumental score and quite good at that, although at times there are two tunes playing at once, which is a bit discordant.”
- “The music is very soothing.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with grinding, particularly in games that rely heavily on luck, as it can lead to a tedious experience. Many feel that excessive grinding detracts from enjoyment, especially for those who have experienced it extensively in other games like World of Warcraft. Overall, grinding is often viewed negatively, with players seeking more engaging gameplay.
- “Games based on luck, for me, begin to feel tedious.”
- “Grinding is an unpleasant label you might apply to it.”
- “Listen, I've had my fill of grinding after playing WoW for seven years.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Legends of Solitaire" is described as standard for the genre, with minor variations among similar solitaire games. While the core mechanics are familiar, the game distinguishes itself through its engaging story, and players are advised to avoid spending money on weapons, as they can be obtained for free during play.
- “Don't waste your money on the weapons, as you can get them for free during the gameplay.”
- “All of these solitaire games are the same in gameplay, but with minor differences in execution.”
- “It's a pretty standard solitaire game as far as gameplay goes, but where Legends of Solitaire shines is its story.”
- “Don't waste your money on the weapons as you can get them for free during the gameplay.”