Skat

About

Skat is a single player action game. It was developed by Isar Interactive GmbH & Co. KG and was released on February 17, 2009. It received positive reviews from players.

Skat is a popular trick-taking card game in Germany, available as an iPhone app with strong computer opponents, customizable rules, and multiple background scenes. The app offers a German and French deck of cards, in-game help, and the option to use your own photos for computer opponents, with spoken game sound in German. Based on a desktop version, Skat for iPhone is one of the most favored Skat games for over 20 years.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 306 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

monetization26 negative mentions

The game has a great interface and is easy to use, making it enjoyable for both beginners and experienced players.
It offers a variety of features, including online play with friends and challenging AI opponents, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
The game provides excellent training tools and analysis features, helping players improve their skills and strategies.

The app is heavily ad-infested, with intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay and can be frustrating for users.
Many features and instructions are not fully translated into English, making it difficult for non-German speakers to fully enjoy the game.
There are frequent connection issues and crashes, which can hinder the overall experience and lead to frustration.

monetization
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over intrusive and frequent ads, even in the paid subscription version. While some users appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, others find the pricing steep and note that the full version is not universally available. Overall, the consensus is that the excessive advertising detracts significantly from the gameplay experience.
- “This app offered an in-app subscription with no ads.”
- “If you want no ads, you can install 'skathd' at a very reasonable price instead.”
- “Used to be a great game, the ads lately make it unplayable.”
- “The type of ads shown are so overly intrusive, they completely ruin the game!”
- “I do get that you need to make money through the ads, but the type of ads shown are so intrusive and scammy that it makes me wonder about the trustworthiness of your app.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are consistently praised for their exceptional quality and aesthetic appeal, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Users highlight the robust visual design as a key factor in making the game both entertaining and easy to play.
- “This game gives an exceptional, aesthetic, and easy-to-play way to skate digitally.”
- “Great graphics!”
- “Exceptional game - graphics and gameplay are excellent, game options are robust, extremely entertaining.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its exceptional quality, with robust game options and excellent graphics contributing to an entertaining experience. The developer's responsiveness to user feedback further enhances the overall gameplay satisfaction.
- “Exceptional game - graphics and gameplay are excellent, game options are robust, extremely entertaining.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with a perfect balance of challenge and fun that keeps you coming back for more.”
- “I love the fluid mechanics and intuitive controls; they make every action feel satisfying and rewarding.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is inconsistent, with users reporting occasional glitches and freezing issues, particularly after the first match, which can lead to penalties for exiting. Overall, while the app is enjoyable, these stability problems detract from the experience.
- “Good app, sometimes glitches and doesn't work, giving you penalties for leaving.”
- “Nice game, but it freezes after the first match.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express that the application has had a profound emotional impact on them, highlighting its ability to resonate deeply and evoke strong feelings.
- “This application has deeply touched me emotionally!”