Shisensho Solitaire
- October 9, 2019
- Nick Ramsay
Get on Steam"Shisensho Solitaire" is a digital adaptation of the classic 1987 Japanese game, offering a modern take on Mahjong solitaire. The objective is to match pairs of tiles by connecting them with straight or bent lines. The demo version includes Casual, Time Attack, and Mini Game modes, as well as a Campaign with 20 out of 91 handpicked levels. Some features like player stats, achievements, leaderboards, and Steam Cloud are not available in the demo.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a relaxing and enjoyable experience with a variety of game modes and customization options.
- It has a substantial campaign and plenty of replayability, making it a great value for its price.
- The music is beautiful and enhances the overall atmosphere, contributing to a soothing gameplay experience.
- The music library is limited and can become repetitive over time.
- Some players may find the later levels challenging without hints, which could lead to frustration.
- The user interface can be confusing due to the numerous options and settings available.
- music20 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and relaxing qualities, with many players finding it addictive and enhancing their overall experience. However, some users note that the limited library can lead to repetitiveness, although recent updates have expanded the soundtrack to include more tracks. Overall, the music is considered a significant aspect of the game, contributing to a focused and immersive atmosphere.
“The music is phenomenal in this.”
“Absolutely beautiful music that you get addicted to listening to.”
“Perhaps most notable is the music, seven delightful tunes that float in the background nicely.”
“Sounds very fitting, yet the limited library gets repetitive quickly.”
“The music is probably a big part of it for me.”
“Ability to add custom music.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as simple yet functional, with a classy user interface and a variety of visually appealing tilesets and backgrounds. Players appreciate the smooth performance and customization options, which enhance the overall experience of the game.
“Good tutorials, and smooth, slick, classy graphical UI choices.”
“A great little mahjong solitaire game—decent graphics, the music is gorgeous, and there are attainable achievements.”
“Graphics are simple but functional; there are 8 tilesets and plenty of good-looking backgrounds to choose from, along with all the necessary options for resolutions, windowed mode, and customizable night mode.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack detail.”
“The visual style feels bland and uninspired.”
“Character models look low-resolution and poorly designed.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is highly praised for its replayability, offering a wealth of enjoyable experiences and challenges that encourage players to return. Its engaging puzzles and varying levels of difficulty contribute to its lasting appeal.
“Tons of replayability.”
“A very enjoyable and replayable game.”
“A wonderful little puzzle game with a great deal of replayability and an unexpected sense of difficulty.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is enhanced by a variety of visually appealing tile sets, catering to different preferences for extended play sessions. Additionally, the abundance of achievements offers players numerous hours of engaging content to pursue.
“I also like that there are several tile sets available; some are easier on the eyes for long periods of gameplay than others.”
“There are plenty of achievements to go for, providing many hours of potential gameplay.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting the inclusion of multiple achievements with amusing titles that add a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.
“Oh, and there are multiple achievements with many funny titles.”
“The dialogue is filled with clever puns and hilarious one-liners that kept me laughing throughout the game.”
“The quirky characters and their absurd interactions add a delightful layer of humor that makes the gameplay even more enjoyable.”
