Solitaire
Get on Play Store"Solitaire" is a popular casual game, also known as Klondike or Patience, that offers delightful game mechanics, graphics, and music. However, the experience is disturbed by intrusive ads and bugs. The game claims to be the #1 free Solitaire game on Android, providing a classic and enjoyable card game experience.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- monetization2,689 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive and intrusive nature of the ads. Many players express frustration over loud, unskippable ads that disrupt gameplay, often appearing after every game or during transitions, leading to a diminished gaming experience. While some users appreciate the option to play offline to avoid ads, the lack of a paid ad-free version is a common complaint, with many willing to pay to eliminate the ads entirely.
“No ads just as promised.”
“Best part, no ads!”
“I love this particular solitaire game so many options no ads great game!”
“The ads make this normally good app nearly unusable.”
“I would happily pay to turn the ads off but, the developer doesn't even give an option to do be able to remove them.”
“The game itself works fine, but the ads are too obtrusive, especially the recent amazon ad.”
- graphics376 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their clarity, sharpness, and aesthetic appeal, with many users appreciating the customizable options for card faces and backgrounds. Reviewers note that the visuals are easy on the eyes, enhancing gameplay without being distracting, and the overall design is considered both attractive and functional. While some users express a desire for more dynamic graphics, the consensus is that the current graphics contribute positively to the gaming experience.
“The graphics are sharp.”
“Excellent graphics, snappy moves bring out a great way to play.”
“The graphics are the most realistic and the prettiest to me.”
“I hate the graphics and the time it takes to reset after you complete a game.”
“L tried two paid apps but graphics weren't good on my phone.”
“Even though the graphics are not what I expected.”
- music99 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the soothing background music and sound effects, while others find the in-game music monotonous or intrusive. Many users express frustration with loud and disruptive ads that override their personal music, often playing at higher volumes than the game itself. Overall, while some appreciate the musical elements, the overwhelming presence of loud advertisements detracts from the gaming experience for many.
“Love the music, graphics and happy cards are easy to read, even on my Android.”
“Great game very relaxing, while listening to music.”
“Nice addition of music and agreeable sound effects.”
“No option to pay to turn them off, either - completely disrupts any music you might be listening to while playing.”
“Video ads also override any music you may be listening to.”
“The 'music' was a bit monotonous to me -- had to turn it off.”
- stability52 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 58 % negative mentions
User reviews on stability are mixed, with some praising the game for running smoothly without glitches or freezes, while others report frequent freezing issues, particularly related to ads. Many players express frustration over the game's tendency to crash or slow down, leading to uninstalls, while a notable number highlight a positive experience with no significant stability problems. Overall, the game's stability appears to vary significantly among users, with a clear divide between those who enjoy a seamless experience and those who encounter persistent issues.
“It has nothing to complain about as there's no issues with any aspect of the app, no glitches, no freezing, no sudden stops, no annoying tutorial pop-ups, nothing at all which is why I just love this game.”
“So far, so good. Runs smooth, no glitches, good offline distraction.”
“The game runs great!”
“Edit: your ad for solitaire card games freezes up and the only way to get out of it is to close the app and then start over.”
“Had to uninstall the game since it freezes up too much.”
“It freezes... a lot!!!”
- gameplay45 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for being smooth, fun, and engaging, particularly for a solitaire app, with many users appreciating the customization options and straightforward mechanics. However, the frequent and intrusive ads significantly detract from the overall experience, often interrupting gameplay and frustrating players. While some find the gameplay enjoyable and accessible, the overwhelming presence of ads is a common complaint that impacts user satisfaction.
“The graphics and the gameplay are fantastic as well.”
“Simple and fun, good options to adjust your gameplay and you can customize the back of cards and background.”
“Fluid and relaxing gameplay.”
“The gameplay is already subpar and slow, there's no real redeeming qualities to this game at this point.”
“Gameplay is consistent and straightforward but there are far too many ads to play for longer periods of time.”
“App has forced ads that interrupt gameplay, and deceptively pose as 'needing to update' alerts to get you to download new apps.”
- optimization25 mentions
- 84 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is generally well-optimized, running smoothly with solid performance and appealing graphics. However, some users report issues with ads affecting gameplay and occasional lag on specific devices. Despite these minor drawbacks, the majority find the game enjoyable and easy to play.
“The graphics are pretty and the overall performance is solid.”
“Runs smoothly and has a clean customizable look.”
“Simple beauties, the game performance is smooth sailing and relaxing.”
“Not totally optimized for my tablet; it runs fine but looks a bit blocky at times.”
“The graphics are pretty, but the overall performance could use some optimization.”
“The game performance is smooth sailing and relaxing, but it lacks some optimization.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally appreciated, with players finding it entertaining and amusing, particularly in the context of the ads that ironically promote other solitaire apps. Some users highlight the game's lightheartedness and funny sounds, while others note the humor in the contrast between the game's claims and the reality of its advertisements. Overall, the game is seen as both fun and funny, adding to the enjoyment of the experience.
“The only fun part of the ads is the fact that a different solitaire app advertises through this one, which is hilarious.”
“Good game but it's kind of funny that in their ads, they say 'no stupid ads in our game' but that's a straight up lie.”
“Cute and funny 😄.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally engaging, often describing it as a soothing escape that helps them cope with negative feelings like anger or sadness. The heartwarming sound effects, particularly the piano, contribute to a calming atmosphere, while family-oriented gameplay fosters meaningful connections. However, some users note that certain sound effects can be off-putting.
“Its also very soothing to my nerves and calms me down when I'm in a very emotional (mad or sad) mood; so I guess you can say it's one of my escape goals/coping mechanisms.”
“The piano sound effect provides a heartwarming and subtly contagious aura of satisfaction and assurance.”
“I like this family-friendly game for a while and we are into most participating only if it's something we have a tutoring session one-on-one and do liked activities during the day long as %off and percentages that's worth it attention of another good event with your family in close one having the most is alright with us, speechless of how good the world championship tournaments are, heart-to-heart warming moments go trophies go tours go families!”
- story6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its straightforwardness and lack of intrusive monetization tactics. However, some users note that not all daily missions are solvable, which can detract from the overall experience.
“No stupid storyline, no trying to sell you gems.”
“Look, it's a very good game... end of story.”
“I am really playing solitaire if I want for my mother and all the rest of the day after the true story.”
“I might as well be playing solitaire if I want to spend my time on a story that feels so disconnected from reality.”
“The narrative feels like a chore rather than an engaging experience.”
“The story lacks depth and fails to draw me in, making it hard to stay invested.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the frequent advertisements that interrupt gameplay. While some enjoy the game as a casual distraction, the overwhelming number of ads has led to frustration and, in some cases, players choosing to uninstall the game.
“Very tedious to get through it!”
“One after every game to promote other games is a bit tedious.”
“I've enjoyed the game but now I'm deleting it because the advertising has become tedious.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game offers great replayability, with users praising its challenging nature and graphics. However, some players express frustration over the lack of a straightforward way to restart a game, relying instead on hints until no moves are left. Overall, it is seen as a solid solitaire game with minimal ads and significant replay value.
“Great solitaire game with very limited ads and unlimited replay value.”
“Great game, challenging, good graphics, good replayability!”
“There doesn't seem to be any way to restart a game except by tapping hint, hint, hint, hint, until it tells you that there are no more playable moves left.”
