Solitaire Expeditions
- July 23, 2022
- Quirky Porcupine
- 35h median play time
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Reviews
- Solitaire Expeditions offers an extensive collection of over 180 solitaire variants, providing endless gameplay options for fans of the genre.
- The game features a user-friendly interface with clear rules and video demonstrations for each variant, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.
- Players can enjoy a customizable experience with unlockable card backs, backgrounds, and a unique expedition mode that encourages exploration of different solitaire types.
- The graphics and sound design are considered basic and could use improvement, with some players noting that the visuals appear blurry and lack engaging audio.
- There are reports of frequent crashes and performance issues, particularly when running other programs simultaneously, which can disrupt gameplay.
- Some players find certain solitaire variants frustratingly difficult, and the rules for these games may not be well-explained, leading to confusion.
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered nice, particularly for the playing cards, with a pleasing art style that enhances the experience. While some users feel that improvements could be made for a more polished look, they agree that the visuals are serviceable and do not detract from the gameplay, prioritizing functionality over aesthetics. Overall, the graphics are appreciated, though there is room for enhancement.
“It has nice controls, basic mouse and click, and nice graphics for the playing cards, including two classic playing card faces.”
“I really like the art style of the game.”
“Only thing upsetting are the graphics.”
“Really, the only improvement that could be made is better graphics, but that might only distract from the base experience, so I really do not mind how it all looks.”
“Yes, it is not the prettiest game, but this is a card game, and it is more than serviceable as far as graphics.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers a mix of traditional modes and innovative challenges, with a streamlined experience that prioritizes functionality over aesthetics. Players appreciate the comprehensive rules explanations and sorting options for the extensive game library, while the expedition mode adds structured long-term gameplay. Overall, the solid mechanics and variety of solitaire games provide an engaging experience.
“Some game modes will keep with traditional gameplay while others range from innovative challenges to zany card sorting.”
“And what it lacks in prettiness it more than makes up with functionality: complete rules explanations (with gameplay examples!) for all 180 games and a game listing/selection screen that includes sorting by type, difficulty, and gameplay statistics.”
“The gameplay is very streamlined, with very little to get in between you and playing cards.”
“There's also an expedition mode if you like a bit more structure to your long-term gameplay, but I haven't tried it yet, as I've been happily working my way through the games in difficulty order, which I expect to keep me busy for quite some time.”
“There are no visual fountains here, but the gameplay is solid and there is a lot of solitaire.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback; while some users appreciate the ability to listen to their own music while playing, others note that the original music from "solitaire’s journey" is not available on the Steam Deck. Overall, the lack of in-game music is not seen as a drawback, as many players prefer a simple, unintrusive experience that allows them to enjoy their own audio.
“Tons and tons of solitaire games for the lazy casual card play when listening to podcasts or music or watching lazy YouTube... doesn't take up many system resources, is simple and unintrusive, no flashy nonsense, no daily challenges and minute-long connection to some online server for gods knows what... just card games and that's exactly what I wanted.”
“Oh, and you can play full-screen or window, listen to your own music, turn on/off interface sounds, and even play the expeditions mode where you travel from state to state in the USA and play randomly selected games.”
“There is no music (yet?) but that didn't bother me at all.”
“There are no fireworks, or cheer, or music.”
“For me, it's the former as I can play the game while listening to my music.”
- monetization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the monetization model of the game, highlighting the absence of ads and microtransactions, which allows for a smooth and uninterrupted gaming experience. Many express a preference for a traditional, fixed-price model over subscription services or ad-supported formats, reminiscent of classic solitaire games.
“No ads, a ton of variants, and runs smoothly.”
“No ads!”
“I used to play with Microsoft's Solitaire Suite, but they decided to make that a live service game, with either intrusive ads or a subscription model. I would have bought it for a fixed price since I've been using their solitaire games for a long time.”
“I was just looking to play Spider without ads and without microtransactions.”
“I play the Google Solitaire but hate the mobile games that force you to watch ads.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional storyline or power-ups, focusing instead on a collection of 180 solitaire variations that range in difficulty. While it does not feature a quest mode, it offers a straightforward and inexpensive solitaire experience, appealing to players seeking simplicity over narrative depth.
“The visual design is very basic (by design, I suspect), there is no storyline and no power-ups, but it offers 180 different solitaire games, ranging from the ridiculously easy to win to the despair-inducing hard!”
“Literally the only thing I needed to read on this store page was 'inspired by solitaire's journey from 1992.' While it lacks the quest mode (the journey mode, however, is present), it's a nicely made, inexpensive solitaire collection that includes some unusual variations.”
“Bro, sometimes my brain shuts down and it becomes hard to concentrate on a full game with massive multiplayer or an engaging story.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its smooth performance, lack of ads, and a wide variety of options, indicating strong optimization.
“No ads, a ton of variants, and runs smoothly.”
“The game is incredibly well-optimized, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end devices.”
“I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it enjoyable without any lag.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its high replayability, making it an enjoyable choice for casual gamers.
“It is a great casual game with lots of replayability.”
