Solitaire Home Design
"Solitaire Home Design" is a casual game that combines solitaire puzzles with home design. With a good story, engaging game mechanics, and splendid graphics, players can bring their dream home into reality. However, be prepared for lots of grinding, excessive advertisements, and some bugs that may hinder your gameplay experience. The game's description says it all: solve solitaire puzzles and design your dream home!
Reviews
- The game starts off fun with an interesting story and engaging gameplay.
- The graphics are colorful and appealing, making the game visually enjoyable.
- There are various mini-games and side quests that add variety to the gameplay.
- The game frequently crashes, causing players to lose progress and rewards.
- The cost to play levels increases significantly, making it difficult to progress without spending real money.
- The storyline is poorly written and often feels disjointed, with characters that are unlikable.
- monetization1,200 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players report being forced to watch lengthy ads after nearly every action, which detracts from the overall experience and often leads to game crashes or loss of rewards. While some users acknowledge the option to earn in-game currency through ads, the excessive frequency and intrusive nature of these ads have led to frustration and calls for a more balanced approach, including the possibility of a paid ad-free version.
“People really shouldn't be upset about the ads - it's a free game, and they don't push them as much as a lot of games (only plays ads if you choose to for a reward).”
“It does have optional microtransactions and a store but as of yet hasn't made me feel like I need to use it in order to progress.”
“No ads, really cool and easy :-)”
“The game is a waste of time and the ads are all about domestic abuse.”
“The ads for this game are disgusting and despicable!”
“I will never install a game that has adults dumping their child in the ads.”
- story801 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it engaging and cute at first, but increasingly tedious and poorly written as they progress. Common criticisms include a lack of coherence, excessive reliance on clichés, and problematic themes, such as sexism and inappropriate content. Additionally, technical issues like freezing and the need to spend in-game currency to advance the story have frustrated players, leading some to focus more on the gameplay than the narrative.
“The storyline is engaging and long.”
“I love the game and enjoy the quirky storyline.”
“I love the story line and the solitaire game.”
“The story is poorly translated and is pretty high on the cringe scale.”
“The story is infuriatingly stupid and flawed.”
“The storyline is choppy and sexist (the main guy is a nerdy jerk and the main girl is a superficial dumb blonde) and every character looks like they're from completely different games.”
- stability237 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay and result in lost progress and rewards. Many players express frustration over the game's inability to handle ads and in-game actions without crashing, leading to a diminished overall experience. Despite its potential and enjoyable gameplay, the persistent technical problems have led to a decline in user satisfaction.
“No glitches as of level 30; just started playing, so we shall see, but so far so good! I'm enjoying it!”
“Fun, no glitches so far; I'm currently at level 27.”
“So far so good, no glitches.”
“I love this game but I've tried everything to be able to play it. The game crashes, won't respond, and/or freezes as soon as I get to the start page. I did updates, saved progress, cleared cache, installed/uninstalled, and my device is up to date. Now I can't play after finishing the first three rooms. Very unfortunate!”
“I love this game, but when it glitches, it keeps kicking me off. I'm tired of it. I even emailed the developers and haven't heard anything back from them.”
“The game freezes constantly, and when it kicks you out, you lose whatever you used. Unlike other games that give you back your money or tickets, this one doesn't.”
- graphics117 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the beautiful aesthetics and cute designs, while others criticize the inconsistent art styles among characters and technical issues like glitches. Some users find the graphics engaging and colorful, enhancing the gameplay experience, while others feel that the mismatched styles detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the graphics are generally considered good, but the execution and coherence leave room for improvement.
“The graphics are great, and the concept is lighthearted and fun.”
“I love the graphics and the storyline; very entertaining.”
“The gameplay is fun and challenging with great graphics.”
“The graphics are lacking.”
“The design of this game feels off, like they combined elements from other games: the design/look/aesthetic of the two main characters is weirdly different, like they belong to two different games.”
“The graphics don't match up at all; you have a character who's more cartoony, and then another who's more realistic, then a character who looks like a brat doll.”
- gameplay77 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and straightforward, while others criticize it for being unoptimized, overly reliant on in-game purchases, and plagued by excessive ads. Many users appreciate the mechanics and graphics but express frustration over confusing elements, a lack of cohesion in the story, and the pressure to spend money to progress. Overall, while the core gameplay can be fun, it is often overshadowed by issues related to monetization and poor narrative execution.
“I enjoy the gameplay, and I like the extras beyond the main story.”
“The gameplay is fun and challenging with great graphics.”
“The play mechanics are simple and fun, and the graphics are cute and colorful.”
“Never played a game this unoptimized before; it's infuriating how much money I've poured into this game, but because the mechanics are broken, you can't pass a level without wasting $20 or hoarding boosters that we shouldn't have to use.”
“It's downright insulting the amount of time you sit behind ads versus actual gameplay time.”
“For every 20 seconds of gameplay, you have 30 seconds of ads... says it all really.”
- humor36 mentions
- 92 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding the bizarre storylines and poorly translated dialogue amusing, often leading to unexpected laughs. While some appreciate the lighthearted and funny moments throughout the gameplay, others criticize the use of inappropriate themes for humor, indicating that not all comedic elements resonate positively. Overall, the game is generally seen as entertaining and funny, despite some inconsistencies in its comedic execution.
“Wonderful game so far and the storyline is cute as heck and funny!”
“The story line is humorous and truly entertaining!”
“The house restoration story is funny and engaging.”
“It's not funny, it's not amusing, and whoever came up with the idea where the woman is slapped, then falls and urinates on herself, should be fired.”
“Beating someone for having a bodily reaction is not funny in any way.”
“Not funny... 😠”
- grinding16 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players consistently find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and frustrating, often feeling that progress is artificially slowed to encourage spending real money. Many reviews highlight the excessive reliance on ads, the slow accumulation of resources, and the repetitive nature of tasks, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. While some appreciate the solitaire mechanics, the overwhelming grind and lack of engaging content lead to a negative experience for many users.
“I loved this game at the start, but like many others, this falls into the scheme of leveling you up really quickly and then plateauing you so you're either forced to pay actual money for resources, or spend weeks farming in-game coin.”
“It's nice to pass the time, but unless you're prepared to spend money it gets tedious quickly.”
“The solitaire part of the game is quite good, you collect numerous clovers for beating levels which you spend on renovation, only problem is more of the clovers go on conversations, answering the phone or door etc. It can get tedious when you want to renovate but have to spend 4-6 clovers in some daft conversation first.”
- music12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over its intrusive nature, often causing their music apps to shut down or making it difficult to adjust settings during gameplay. While some users appreciate the relaxing background music, others find it loud and distracting, leading to a negative impact on their overall gaming experience. Overall, the music aspect seems to hinder multitasking and enjoyment for a significant portion of players.
“It's relaxing to play; soft music plays in the background.”
“Relaxing music.”
“Love it! Such a nice game, works well, nice music, cool aspects.”
“It kills my music app every time I play it.”
“For me, no music, no game, so please fix it.”
“You have to play at least 5 to 10 minutes to even gain access to the in-game settings to cut off the horrible background music.”
- character development7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Character development in the game has received criticism for its inconsistent and mismatched character designs, which vary widely in animation style and often detract from the overall experience. Many players feel that the character designs are bizarre and poorly executed, negatively impacting their connection to the storyline and gameplay. Overall, a more cohesive and thoughtful approach to character design could significantly enhance the game's appeal.
“I think a character design change could really help this game out.”
“Character designs are weird, but otherwise great gameplay.”
“Storyline really doesn't make sense, character design is completely random from K-beauty to cartoon to completely bizarre, throw in random decor that sometimes just looks thrown in.”
“I will say, the character 'Lori' looks to be different from what appears to be her original character design.”
“That plus the stupid character design made me hate this game.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized for its clunky dialogue, boring storyline, and inappropriate advertising, which detracts from the overall experience. Players feel trapped by the game's mechanics and the need for microtransactions, leading to frustration rather than engagement. Additionally, the presence of inappropriate content in advertisements raises concerns about the game's suitability for younger audiences.
“The emotional depth of the characters is lacking, making it hard to connect with their struggles.”
“I felt no emotional investment in the story; it was predictable and uninspiring.”
“The game tries to evoke emotions but fails miserably, leaving me feeling indifferent.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been heavily criticized, with players expressing frustration over its broken mechanics that hinder progress, often forcing them to spend additional money or rely on excessive boosters to advance.
“I've never played a game this unoptimized before. It's infuriating how much money I've poured into this game, but because the mechanics are broken, you can't pass a level without wasting $20 or hoarding boosters that we shouldn't have to use.”
“The optimization in this game is a disaster. Frequent crashes and lag make it nearly unplayable, even on high-end devices.”
“It's frustrating to see such potential wasted due to poor optimization. The game runs sluggishly, and the loading times are unbearable.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Many users feel that recent updates have significantly diminished the game's atmosphere, transforming it into a cash grab rather than maintaining its original immersive experience.
“The latest updates totally killed the game's atmosphere and turned it into a cash grab.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's features but express frustration with its replayability, citing that significant monetary investment is required to fully enjoy the experience. This has led to a sentiment that the game is not accessible for those unwilling or unable to spend large amounts regularly.
“I love the game and all its features, but I can't continue to play it because in order to really do that, you have to spend a ridiculous amount of money. I don't mind spending a little every now and then, but to truly enjoy the game, you need to spend a lot. It would be great if the game were more accessible for those of us who can't afford to drop $30 or $40 a day on it.”
“The game lacks replayability because once you've completed the main story, there's not much left to do. The side quests feel repetitive and don't offer enough variety to keep me engaged.”
“After finishing the game, I found that there was little incentive to play again. The choices I made didn't significantly alter the outcome, making multiple playthroughs feel pointless.”