Regency Solitaire II
- February 22, 2024
- Grey Alien Games
- 13h median play time
Get on Steam"Regency Solitaire II" is a charming solitaire game set in romantic Regency Britain, where you build a garden while resolving family secrets. With 160 unique levels, sumptuous art, and a romantic storyline, enjoy satisfying gameplay and unlock bonus content, including a love story and makeover projects. This standalone story includes new characters and some old favorites from the world of Regency Solitaire.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- Regency Solitaire II offers engaging gameplay with interesting power-ups and a charming Victorian storyline, enhanced by atmospheric music and beautiful graphics.
- The game is highly polished and addictive, providing a relaxing experience that allows players to enjoy both solitaire mechanics and a light narrative.
- It successfully builds on the original game with new features, strategic elements, and a variety of levels, making it a worthy sequel that fans of the genre will appreciate.
- Some players find the gameplay to be overly reliant on luck, with certain levels feeling less satisfying due to the random nature of card distribution.
- The story, while charming, may not be deep or intricate enough for those seeking a more substantial narrative experience.
- Accessibility issues have been noted, particularly for visually impaired players, due to card size and less accessible dialogue.
- story213 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The story in "Regency Solitaire II" is a charming continuation of the original, featuring a light-hearted regency romance that intertwines with the solitaire gameplay. Players appreciate the engaging narrative, beautiful artwork, and the ability to customize elements as the story progresses, although some find the plot simple and lacking in depth. Overall, the game successfully combines enjoyable solitaire mechanics with a delightful storyline, making it a relaxing experience for fans of the genre.
“This is a lovely sequel to the original Regency Solitaire, which does justice to the story and gameplay and adds new elements to keep it fresh.”
“The story dives into exactly what Regency Solitaire is all about: making beautiful aesthetic designs and arrangements, starting with the garden itself.”
“I love Regency anything and it is rare to find a solitaire game with a substantial story that carries through the game.”
“The stakes have never been lower in any game story!”
“But do not expect conflict or (seriously) scandalous conduct in the story.”
“The story is whatever, but the gameplay is certainly very acceptable.”
- music63 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing experience of gameplay. Many players appreciate the return of familiar soundtracks, which evoke nostalgia and fit well with the game's story and visuals. However, some users noted that the music can be repetitive, leading them to lower the volume or listen to other audio while playing.
“With a fitting and enthralling musical accompaniment, let your worries melt away and immerse yourself in a historical tale of simpler times, and of love itself.”
“The music is very soothing (except when it has to be spooky for story reasons), and the story is a nice touch that keeps you curious about what will happen next.”
“The only thing that I didn't like was the repetitive music, but I found it very relaxing to listen to a podcast while playing.”
“You won't miss anything important if you have no music or sound effects - neither impacts gameplay.”
“The atmosphere is as strong as ever, the same soundtrack returns, with a few surprises, but I would honestly not trust another set of tunes to replicate the atmosphere as well - if it ain't broke, don't fix it!”
- gameplay55 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this sequel to Regency Solitaire is engaging and addictive, featuring traditional solitaire mechanics enhanced by interesting power-ups, tactical elements, and a charming narrative set in early 1800s Britain. Players appreciate the cozy aesthetics and the ability to decorate a garden as they progress, while the balance of difficulty levels caters to both casual and more experienced players. Overall, the gameplay is described as fun, relaxing, and a perfect casual time killer, with a strong emphasis on the solitaire experience.
“Engaging gameplay with interesting power-ups and goals.”
“Gameplay is flawless; the easy difficulty is nice and relaxing, and the hard difficulty doesn't really feel that hard, yet it keeps you on your toes in case you want to get all the stars all the time.”
“The gameplay loop is still very addictive and enjoyable and the perfect casual time killer, even though it can be just you against the RNG which can sadly result in huge differences in difficulty every time you try a hand.”
“The story sees you travel around early 1800s Britain uncovering family secrets and upgrading a garden, but the gameplay is almost entirely the solitaire game.”
“The new story seems enjoyable, but the meat of the game is in the solitaire gameplay.”
“Standard solitaire gameplay - some layouts are quite easy, some are quite difficult.”
- graphics34 mentions
- 82 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their beauty and elegance, enhancing the overall experience with charming artwork that complements the story. Players appreciate the cozy aesthetics and how the visuals mesh well with the gameplay, creating a delightful atmosphere. Despite some comments on recycled elements from an older engine, the stunning visuals and relaxing music contribute to a satisfying and enjoyable gaming experience.
“The graphics are beautiful and the story is entertaining.”
“Love the artwork, it's gorgeous and the story works very well with the setting used.”
“With its stunning visuals and soothing music, it's the perfect way to unwind after a long day.”
- atmosphere16 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised, highlighted by a strong and familiar soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers note that the game's ambiance is well-crafted and polished, contributing to a delightful and immersive setting, even if some aspects, like the story, may not match the original's quality. Overall, the atmosphere is described as a key strength, making the game engaging and enjoyable.
“The atmosphere is as strong as ever, the same soundtrack returns, with a few surprises, but I would honestly not trust another set of tunes to replicate the atmosphere as well - if it ain't broke, don't fix it!”
“Though I enjoyed the story less than the original, the gameplay is just as delightful and the atmosphere is lovely :)”
“The game has a terrific soundtrack, lots of atmosphere, and is very polished and well presented.”
“A well-designed solitaire game dripping with atmosphere.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted as a wholesome and heartwarming experience, characterized by gentle humor and a positive narrative. Reviewers consistently rate it highly for its ability to evoke warmth and joy, emphasizing its appeal as a feel-good historical card game.
“A wholesome, gently humorous tale.”
“The heartwarming positive:”
“10/10 for wholesome historical card fun!”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a wholesome and gently humorous narrative, incorporating light-hearted moments that may also introduce players to new vocabulary. Overall, the humor is subtle and adds charm to the storytelling experience.
“A wholesome, gently humorous tale.”
“But it adds some humor at times, and you may learn a few words you never heard before.”
“A wholesome, gently humorous tale.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization model of this solitaire game is well-received, as players appreciate the absence of intrusive ads and convoluted user interfaces, viewing it as a fair investment for a quality experience, especially in contrast to other cash grab titles in the genre.
“A lot of solitaire or solitaire-adjacent games on Steam are clearly cash grabs, but this is the opposite of that on every level.”
“I'm happy to pay for a solid solitaire game without annoying ads or a crazy UI on top.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that while there is some grinding required to achieve 100% completion, particularly for certain achievements and perfect level scores, it is generally manageable and not overly frustrating, relying more on luck and resource management than on skill.
“There is a small bit of grinding involved if you want to 100% it since a few achievements along with getting a perfect on some levels are more a matter of luck than skill (and having a decent stash of wildcards/jokers and power-ups built up), but nothing seriously frustrating.”
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users consistently report that the game offers a smooth and bug-free experience, indicating high stability throughout gameplay.
“The gameplay is smooth and bug-free.”
“The gameplay is smooth and bug-free.”
