Phase Contract Rummy

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Phase Contract Rummy is a single player action game. It received neutral reviews from players.

Master contract rummy in 12 unique locations.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

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50%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,420 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

monetization652 negative mentions

Great family game that brings back memories of playing the classic Phase 10.
Fun and addictive gameplay with various worlds and characters that keep it interesting.
Good substitute for the physical cards when not available.

Excessive ads after every round make the game frustrating and disrupt gameplay.
The AI opponents often win too quickly, making it feel rigged and unfair.
Frequent crashes and glitches hinder the overall experience.

monetization
670 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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1%
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Players report being bombarded with ads after nearly every round, often resulting in more time spent watching ads than actually playing. While there is an option to pay for an ad-free experience, many feel that the frequency and length of the ads are excessive and detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “This game was good, so I spent the money on the no ads version.”
- “Downloaded this game as Phase 10 and paid for the masters version and no ads.”
- “I bought the game so I could play with friends with no ads.”
- “You literally spend more time watching unskippable ads than playing.”
- “The amount of ads in this game is terrible.”
- “I watched more ads than I played the game.”
stability
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent and frustrating freezes that disrupt gameplay, often requiring users to restart the app. Many players report that the game becomes unplayable due to these glitches, particularly during multiplayer sessions and when ads are displayed. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, its stability problems detract heavily from the experience.
- “The game has fatal freezes that require you to start over.”
- “I have to uninstall then reinstall it to get to play for 5 minutes before it freezes again and I can't play.”
- “Game freezes and crashes more than I can play, so deleting it is definitely not worth the download.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics have received mixed reviews, with many praising their quality and polish, while others criticize issues such as size and visibility. Some players appreciate the improvements and retro feel, but others feel that the focus on graphics detracts from gameplay. Despite these criticisms, many users still find the graphics enjoyable and a highlight of the game.
- “Overall it's a fun game with great graphics.”
- “The graphics and different 'phases' are great.”
- “Great graphics and loads of fun!”
- “Graphics look even worse than before.”
- “Too much time spent on graphics and not enough on gameplay.”
- “Too fast, too small, graphics are horrible.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
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Gameplay experiences vary widely among users, with some praising its smoothness and graphics, while others criticize the overwhelming presence of ads that disrupt the experience and make it feel unbalanced. Many players express frustration over broken mechanics and difficulty levels, leading to a negative impact on their enjoyment and willingness to continue playing. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a mixed bag, with potential overshadowed by monetization strategies and technical issues.
- “Great game and gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is more smooth and graphics are nicer.”
- “I love this game; the gameplay has kept me engaged for about 4 hours.”
- “The surge of ads throughout gameplay doesn't entice me to spend money only to uninstall!”
- “Gameplay is beyond difficult.”
- “I timed it and for every 1 minute and 30 seconds of gameplay, I had 2 minutes and 15 seconds of ads.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has received criticism for being convoluted and unengaging, with players expressing frustration over the need to navigate through a tedious narrative that detracts from gameplay. Many feel that the story has devolved into a generic quest format, lacking clarity and depth, which diminishes the overall experience. Additionally, there is a desire for better explanations of challenges to enhance understanding and enjoyment of the missions.
- “Playing 9 phases and having the game crash over and over seems like the origin story of a villain.”
- “Needs to go back to before it was a stupid story... just play the game and be done.”
- “I don't want to read or skip through a story just to play a regular game!”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is mixed; while it generally runs smoothly after initial issues, players have reported performance problems and stuttering during gameplay.
- “After that, it runs smoothly most of the time.”
- “The game has significant performance issues and frequently stutters.”
- “Optimization is lacking, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.”
- “I encountered numerous frame drops and lag, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that while the game's replayability has improved due to recent updates reducing ad intrusiveness, frustrations remain regarding the removal of the paid version and the initial ad experience. Overall, the game offers some replay value, but lingering bitterness over monetization choices affects user satisfaction.
- “The game lacks any real incentive to replay, making each playthrough feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little to draw you back in; the lack of varied content really diminishes replayability.”
- “I found myself losing interest quickly after finishing the game, as there are no new challenges or modes to keep me engaged.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the music aspect frustrating due to frequent interruptions from ads that disrupt background music, requiring them to constantly unpause their playlists. This issue detracts from the overall gaming experience.
- “Very annoying if you are trying to play music in the background and keep having to unpause it every time an ad stops it to play its own sound.”
- “Ads interrupt music playing in the background and worldwide play.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to the frequent ads, with one ad appearing between every round, which disrupts the flow of gameplay. While the card game itself is enjoyable and convenient for mobile play, the excessive ad interruptions detract from the overall experience.
- “Also wish there weren't ads between every round; it gets very tedious.”
- “Great card game and fun to play on the go, but the sheer number of ads (one advert per round) gets tedious fast.”