Solitaire

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Solitaire is a single player casual quiz game. It was developed by Sanuk Games and was released on February 20, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

The classic card game is back in a digital version that everyone can play! Enjoy a quick game or chase after points to climb up the world rankings. 4 different settings and 3 popular game modes. Quite simply, Solitaire.

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Single-Player

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38%

Audience ScoreBased on 133 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

stability19 negative mentions

Includes three classic Solitaire variants (Klondike, Spider, FreeCell) with adherence to their traditional rules, offering a variety of play styles.
Clean and intuitive interface with simple, functional presentation and appealing visual themes that do not interfere with gameplay.
Accessible for players of all skill levels, providing a relaxing and mentally engaging experience suitable for casual play.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, notably with mouse controls (especially in FreeCell), freezing, and issues that often render the game unplayable.
Spider Solitaire lacks an undo feature, making it frustratingly difficult and emotionally taxing, especially on advanced difficulty levels.
Excessive loading screens between menu options and lack of essential features like proper tutorials, volume settings, hints/refinements, and reliable leaderboards degrade the overall user experience.

stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The game suffers from severe stability issues, with frequent bugs, glitches, freezing, and unresponsive controls that make it nearly unplayable. Users consistently report graphical glitches, distorted audio, and persistent crashes, particularly in the Freecell mode, significantly detracting from the overall experience.
- “This game is buggy almost to the point that it isn't playable.”
- “However, I do not recommend this game because of all the bugs and glitches with grabbing the cards, screen freezing, and mouse randomly clicking.”
- “In Freecell, the cursor often glitches and does not represent its position on screen correctly.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The music in the game receives mixed feedback, with some finding it mild, relaxing, and unobtrusive jazz, while others describe it as annoying or distorted. However, the option to turn the music off is appreciated by many players. Overall, the soundtrack suits casual play but may not appeal to everyone.
- “The music and visuals are mild and relaxing.”
- “Nice gameplay, graphics, and soothing background music with a simple interface.”
- “Unobtrusive jazz music.”
- “But in my short time with this game, I experienced buggy graphics, slow load times, and distorted music.”
- “Graphics are nice and vivid, so it would probably be suitable for someone with eyesight issues; music is a little annoying, but thankfully you can switch that off.”
- “The music is horrible and loud.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The gameplay delivers a clean, straightforward version of classic solitaire that is accessible and familiar, focusing on a balance of strategy and chance without introducing new mechanics. While the interface and presentation are simple and effective, some users report frustrating card interaction issues and occasional glitches that can disrupt the experience. Overall, it offers a soothing, easy-to-use solitaire but may require improvements in responsiveness and bug fixes.
- “It does not attempt to redefine what solitaire is or introduce bold new mechanics; instead, it focuses on presenting a clean, functional version of the classic experience, making it immediately approachable for players of all skill levels.”
- “Gameplay remains rooted in the familiar balance between strategy and chance that defines solitaire.”
- “This ease of use is one of the game’s strongest aspects, ensuring that players can focus entirely on the gameplay without being distracted by unnecessary complexity.”
- “Sometimes it won't let you pick up cards that are stacked underneath other cards (like a red 10 under a black 9). This fundamentally breaks the gameplay and ruins the entire experience.”
- “The card mechanics are oddly mouse-hostile.”
- “Glitches and bugs in the gameplay need some work.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
12%
38%
The game's graphics are generally described as nice, vivid, and soothing, with smooth animations and customizable visuals suitable for players with eyesight concerns. However, some users experienced buggy graphics and slow load times. Overall, the visuals are pleasant and simple, complementing the relaxing atmosphere despite minor technical issues.
- “The game offers multiple variations like Klondike, Freecell, and Spider, all with smooth animations and customizable visuals.”
- “Graphics are nice and vivid, so would probably be suitable for someone with eyesight issues; music is a little annoying but thankfully you can switch that off.”
- “But in my short time with this game, I experienced buggy graphics, slow load times, and distorted music.”
- “On the surface, it's an okay little time-waster; the price is adequate, especially with the discounts, and the music and the visuals are mild and relaxing.”
- “So far so good, the rules are explained in-game (with typos here and there), separate leaderboards for every game mode, graphics are fine, music too, though I'm not one for jazz, so turned it off pretty fast.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate that this solitaire game offers an ad-free experience for a small purchase price, contrasting it favorably against Microsoft's ad-heavy, subscription-based solitaire versions. The lack of intrusive ads is a key positive, though some find other aspects of the game annoying. Overall, the straightforward monetization through a modest one-time fee is preferred over frequent ads or subscriptions.
- “I bought the game because Microsoft now wants me to either watch ads or subscribe to a solitaire game I've played since my first PC.”
- “I bought this game for like $0.99 mostly so I can play solitaire without ads.”
- “I love solitaire as a game as much as the next person, and I do not in fact like the Microsoft version of it that's riddled with ads nowadays.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game features performance tracking and leaderboards that encourage optimization and competitive play, but it suffers from basic technical optimization issues that are unlikely to be addressed.
- “Players can track their performance based on efficiency and completion time, with leaderboards offering a competitive element for those who enjoy optimizing their play.”
- “But the game is in need of some basic optimization, which is most likely not going to ever happen.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Replayability is primarily influenced by the inherent nature of solitaire, offering consistent but limited variation in gameplay with each session.