Solitaire: Classic Card Games
- November 21, 2011
- PLAYSTUDIOS INC
- 11h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Solitaire: Classic Card Games" is a free, top-rated solitaire app that offers a user-friendly version of Klondike Solitaire. The game features a modern design with customizable backgrounds and stunning card decks, providing a personalized experience. With easy-to-read cards, intuitive controls, and relaxing audio, Solitaire by Brainium delivers a distraction-free and enjoyable card game experience, suitable for both beginners and experts.
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Reviews
- The game is enjoyable and provides a relaxing experience.
- Customization options for card backs and backgrounds enhance the gameplay.
- The gameplay is smooth and responsive, making it easy to play.
- The frequency and length of ads have increased significantly, making the game frustrating.
- Recent updates have introduced intrusive banner ads that cover the playing area.
- The game often crashes or freezes, requiring a restart to continue playing.
- monetization819 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players report that ads appear excessively, often after every game or even during play, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. While some users acknowledge the necessity of ads in free apps, the frequency, length, and difficulty in closing them have prompted calls for a more reasonable ad-to-gameplay balance or a more affordable option to remove ads entirely.
“I like this solitaire; it's a great way to meditate, and there are no ads.”
“Fast and efficient, especially after I paid for no ads.”
“I downloaded it a few years ago and it had no ads and was great.”
“The ads are now so ubiquitous and so long that this game has become unplayable.”
“I used to love playing this version of solitaire but since they started running full ads besides the banner ads on the game page, the game freezes, stalls, and basically sucks!!!!”
“I paid a rather large fee of $11.99 for ad-free, but they just did an update and now I have ads all over the place again.”
- music36 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback due to intrusive ads that play loud music, interrupting users' personal playlists and audio experiences. Many players express frustration over the inability to mute these ads, which often override their media settings, leading to a diminished gaming experience. While some users appreciate the game's original soft music, the persistent and disruptive ad music has significantly impacted their enjoyment.
“I like the soft music playing while solitaire is played.”
“Use to love this game, this app specifically, because I could play a hand or two, and listen to my music as well.”
“Much better than other solitaire games: so far no loud music suddenly blaring from ads, fewer ads, able to play horizontally and vertically (surprisingly cannot do in some solitaire apps!!) and good options.”
“But this game now seems to have added loud obnoxious ads in between games, and that really needs to be removed, or at least some way of permanently shutting off the sound for them without having to turn off my media on my phone (sometimes I play music when I play).”
“My problem is the ads after being muted start playing music very loudly... not cool.”
“Now it's been inundated with ads that interrupt gameplay and stop my music.”
- graphics30 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users praising their quality, smooth animations, and aesthetic appeal. However, some players express dissatisfaction with specific elements, such as card turnover effects and limited customization options, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the majority find the graphics to be a strong point, contributing positively to gameplay.
“I originally gave this game 5 stars for the graphics, gameplay, and reasonable number of ads.”
“A good game with really good graphics and animations.”
“The card movements are smooth and the graphics are crisp.”
“Aesthetics and ergonomics have been compromised in the redesign.”
“Graphics are horrendous.”
“The current card graphics (only option) are ugly.”
- stability30 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes and crashes, particularly related to intrusive advertisements that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience the need to restart the app due to these issues, while some have noted that specific ads consistently cause the game to freeze. Although a few users report a smooth experience, the overwhelming sentiment indicates significant stability problems that detract from overall enjoyment.
“When you do finally get to exit the ads, the screen freezes and you have to close out of the whole game to get back in and play.”
“I used to love playing this version of solitaire but since they started running full ads besides the banner ads on the game page, the game freezes, stalls, and basically sucks!!!!”
“This game would be awesome but the ad for medicine freezes my phone to where I have to restart my phone.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this solitaire app is generally praised for its smooth mechanics and solid engine, offering a variety of options for card and background settings. However, users have expressed frustration with intrusive ads that can interrupt the experience, particularly after recent updates that have increased ad visibility. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable and well-designed, the ad interruptions detract from the overall experience.
“It's got the best gameplay of any solitaire app I've downloaded, and their support is responsive and quick to fix issues.”
“Love this game despite it having ads; it is free, has good gameplay, and options for the cards and backgrounds settings. Able to play random games, new games, replay games, and change gameplay and settings menu.”
“Smooth gameplay.”
“App has forced ads that interrupt gameplay.”
“After the last update, two ad banners appeared in landscape mode at the same time, making the gameplay unavailable because the second banner covers half of the cards.”
“Now it's been inundated with ads that interrupt gameplay and stop my music.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is largely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues such as stuttering, frequent crashes, and bugs that hinder gameplay. While some players experience smooth performance, many others recommend seeking alternatives due to these persistent problems.
“This one runs smoothly, so far.”
“Uninstalling didn't fix it, so now I have a large stuttering game and lost all of my achievements and stats.”
“There needs to be a way to go back to a smooth card motion instead of the new stuttering one.”
“Has a ton of bugs, shuts down often, and has slow performance when it is working... If I were you, I would move on to another solitaire game.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight the emotional impact of the game, particularly its ability to provide mental and emotional support, especially for individuals with physical limitations. One user expressed gratitude for the game's accessibility, noting how it has positively influenced their well-being during a challenging time.
“I just loved playing solitaire. It helps me mentally and emotionally. I'm in a wheelchair for 5 years now and I'm paralyzed on my left side permanently, so this game helps a lot. I can use my right side, so therefore this is the perfect game for me. Thanks for sending it to me. Have a blessed day, Sandra Montano Clarke.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes the importance of communication and understanding before jumping to negative conclusions about others, highlighting a moral lesson that resonates with players.
“The moral of the story is to contact the creators before making assumptions and saying unkind things about their intelligence. Thanks again, Branium, for your help and for creating a great game!”
“The narrative is incredibly engaging, with twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat.”
“The character development is profound, making you truly care about their journeys and struggles.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, indicating that it may detract from the overall enjoyment and flow of gameplay.
“Now it's tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
“I find myself doing the same tasks over and over without any real reward.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find humor in the repetitive nature of the game, noting that over 70% of the time, they encounter the same scenarios, such as the ace or king consistently appearing at the bottom of the deck. This predictability adds an amusing element to the gameplay experience.
“More than 70 percent of the time, you're dealt the same scenario. It's almost funny how the ace or king is consistently the last card at the bottom, with the same cards stacked on top of each other.”
“The game's quirky dialogue and unexpected character interactions had me laughing out loud.”
“I never expected to find humor in a card game, but the witty remarks and absurd situations kept me entertained throughout!”
