Solitaire - Classic Card Games
"Solitaire - Classic Card Games" offers good mechanics and addictive gameplay, along with amazing graphics and music. However, the experience is marred by frequent ads and occasional bugs. The game encourages relaxation with its collection of classic solitaire card games. Despite its issues, it may still bring a smile to your face with its charming presentation.
Reviews
- The game is fun and relaxing, providing a classic solitaire experience.
- Customization options for card backs and backgrounds enhance the gameplay.
- The daily challenges keep players engaged and motivated.
- Excessive and intrusive ads disrupt the gameplay experience.
- Many games seem unwinnable, leading to frustration among players.
- Some ads are difficult to close, requiring app restarts to continue playing.
- monetization544 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 89 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive and intrusive ads, particularly unskippable ones that disrupt gameplay. While some users appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, others find the frequency and length of ads to be a significant detractor from their enjoyment, leading to uninstalls. Overall, while there are mentions of fewer ads compared to similar games, the consensus indicates that the current ad strategy is becoming increasingly problematic for many players.
“I appreciate being able to buy a game at a flat rate (instead of a 'free' game which ends up costing more) and then enjoy playing the game with no ads!”
“Best solitaire app I've had, easy to use, lovely themes, tips and hints if you get stuck and no ads on games (just in-between games).”
“Great graphics, great game, no ads, love this.”
“When I open this app, I just want to play some solitaire to unwind or keep myself busy; I do not want to watch unskippable ads after every game.”
“The growing amount of ads made me delete it.”
“This game is designed only to make you watch ads; don't waste your time.”
- graphics89 mentions
- 82 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game are highly praised, with many users highlighting their beauty, clarity, and variety. Players appreciate the smooth visuals and the creative designs, particularly in the card artwork and game themes. While some mention minor issues with ads or gameplay difficulty, the consensus is that the graphics significantly enhance the gaming experience.
“The graphics are brilliant.”
“Wonderful creative graphics that make this solitaire card game stand out from the rest!”
“Graphics are wonderful; best I have seen in a long time!”
“Other than that, the gameplay is nothing special and the graphics are boring.”
“Very average as it doesn't even allow you to win even when you have selected the winnable option; sluggish, poor graphics.”
“Could use more graphics and features.”
- music22 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed feedback from users; while many appreciate the soothing and relaxing background music, some express frustration over issues with sound settings, such as music continuing to play despite being turned off. Overall, the music is generally praised for enhancing the gaming experience, but technical problems detract from its enjoyment for some players.
“It is really good and the background music is perfect.”
“I play this one because the music is very soothing and relaxes me.”
“Great game music is soothing graphics are great.”
“I can't listen to music or a podcast without this game making noise.”
“Best solitaire app on the app store; the reason why only 3 stars is that the music is playing now even with the sound turned fully off.”
“Also, it stops my music when closing out the ad.”
- stability13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 69 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is inconsistent, with many users reporting frequent glitches and freezing issues, particularly during specific actions like auto-completing scores. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay without problems, the overall sentiment indicates that technical issues persist, affecting the enjoyment and reliability of the game.
“Great game that fills in time from 2 to 5 minutes while you wait for takeaways, the dentist, or doctors. No glitches or problems.”
“Fun, simply basic, no glitches, no drops, no lock-ups!”
“Easy to use, no glitches.”
“This was pretty good but recently freezes up when trying to start a game after having had no activity, requiring me to restart my phone.”
“Only problem is the game freezes when doing auto-complete on Vegas scoring and accumulative, single card draw.”
“It often stops working, freezes up.”
- humor11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players finding it amusing and uplifting, often leading to repeated playthroughs. The win animations and overall comedic elements contribute to a lighthearted experience, making it enjoyable and memorable. However, some users noted a disconnect with the game's advertising, which they found less humorous.
“It's a funny game that makes people happy and it makes you forget anything; it also makes you feel better.”
“Very, very funny and customizable.”
“Super funny.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is generally praised for being smooth, enjoyable, and relaxing, with good graphics and options. However, the presence of advertisements is a significant point of contention, with some users finding them intrusive and disruptive, while others feel they are manageable and do not detract significantly from the experience.
“This was a good compromise between the ads and the gameplay.”
“The adverts are not intrusive, the adverts are not inappropriate, gameplay is smooth, options are good.”
“A very enjoyable and relaxing gameplay experience.”
“They are all the same regarding gameplay; the key difference being that most others won't display four advertisements for one game.”
“All these ridiculous ads mess up gameplay.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance and user-friendly ad experience, with players expressing satisfaction with the customization options and overall app functionality.
“Pretty solid, the ads are short and easy to click out of, the game runs smoothly and the customization options are great.”
“Delighted with the game and the performance of the app and available options.”
“Great fun and runs smoothly.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game's replayability could be significantly improved with an auto function to indicate when no more playable cards are available, as the current system of prompting players to keep drawing can become tedious.
“The game lacks variety, making it feel repetitive after just a few playthroughs.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay it.”
“The limited choices and outcomes mean that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in the game to be excessively tedious and unenjoyable, detracting from the overall experience.
“The way this game is written, it's tedious as hell!”
“Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“The repetitive tasks make it hard to stay engaged; it just feels like a slog.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players consistently highlight the game's strong emotional impact, noting that it effectively evokes deep feelings and resonates on a personal level.
“This is an emotional game.”
“The story deeply resonated with me, making me feel a range of emotions.”
“I was moved to tears by the character's journey and struggles.”