Solitaire Mystery: Stolen Power
- July 12, 2014
- JoyBits
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Reviews
- Great graphics and a lovely background soundtrack that enhances the experience.
- Offers a mix of gameplay styles including Solitaire, Hidden Object, and Mahjong, providing some variety.
- Includes an endless mode for additional replayability after completing the main story.
- The game is very short, taking less than two hours to complete, which may leave players feeling unsatisfied.
- Lacks challenge and difficulty, making it feel too easy and predictable.
- The story is weak and poorly presented, with some parts only available in Russian, which can be frustrating for players.
- story17 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered weak and predictable, revolving around the theft of a magical solitaire deck from a museum, and is criticized for being rushed and overly simplistic. Players noted that the story mode is very short, taking less than two hours to complete, and some felt they missed key elements due to language barriers in the storybook. While the game offers various mini-games and modes post-story, the narrative itself fails to engage, leading many to recommend alternative titles with stronger storytelling.
“Great story.”
“The game's plot is rather simple: a magical solitaire deck is stolen from a museum.”
“The story is rushed.”
“I can't say the same about the story though, which is pretty bland and predictable: a magical deck has been stolen from an antiquities museum and you are tasked to find all 52 cards that are now scattered through town.”
“I beat the story mode in a little less than 2 hours, which is far too short for a game that is $9.99.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics are described as nice but inconsistent, with some users noting that while the game has appealing visuals, the hidden object scenes lack detail and are considered the weakest aspect. Additionally, there are mentions of dated graphics and poor artwork, except for the cover art, which contrasts with the overall pleasant aesthetic of the game.
“The nice graphics and the undemanding difficulty make it an enjoyable experience, albeit a very short one - it took me slightly over 1 hour to get through the whole game.”
“Nice graphics, story is okay, and the music will do.”
“Very standard hidden object scenes that are the game's weakest point as the graphics aren't exactly pristine, although overall the game is very nice looking.”
“An acceptable solitaire game with some dated graphics, mildly annoying sound aesthetics, and very short playtime.”
“Dated graphics.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise the diverse and lovely soundtrack, highlighting its cultural influences and cinematic quality, others criticize it for lacking atmosphere and being overshadowed by distracting sound effects. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a significant aspect for some, but not universally appreciated.
“And if easy achievements, solitaire, or hogs aren't your cup of tea, you should get this game for the music alone!”
“One of the loveliest background soundtracks I've encountered.”
“They range from a Japanese-inspired track with an Andes-influenced flute, a Moroccan world music blend track, to something that would fit right into a Harry Potter movie soundtrack.”
“The soundtrack does not do the game justice - just horrible music that adds no atmosphere to the gameplay.”
“The music is acceptable; however, there is a rather loud sparkle sound effect each time you draw a new card, which gets old really fast.”
“The soundtrack does not do the game justice - just horrible music that adds no atmosphere to the gameplay.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is enhanced by a mix of solitaire and mahjong elements, providing variety and engagement; however, the poor quality of the soundtrack detracts from the overall experience, failing to create an immersive atmosphere.
“Solitaire and Mahjong mix up the gameplay.”
“The soundtrack does not do the game justice; it's just horrible music that adds no atmosphere to the gameplay.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers some replayability through its endless mode and newly added achievements, making it a more appealing option at the reduced price of $6.99, though opinions on its overall replay value remain mixed.
“Now, with its price lowered to $6.99, I’d lean towards a 'maybe,' especially considering the endless mode that offers some replayability, the newly added achievements, and the beautiful art.”
“The game has so much replayability with its various modes and challenges that I find myself coming back to it time and again.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different strategies you can employ, making the replayability factor incredibly high.”
“Now, with its price lowered to $6.99, I’d lean towards a 'maybe' for replayability, considering the endless mode that offers some replay value, the newly added achievements, and the beautiful art.”
“The game lacks significant replayability; once you complete the main story, there’s little incentive to return.”
“While the endless mode adds some replayability, it quickly becomes repetitive and fails to keep my interest for long.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is significantly undermined by a disappointing soundtrack, which many users feel fails to enhance the gameplay experience and detracts from the overall immersion.
“The soundtrack does not do the game justice; it's just horrible music that adds no atmosphere to the gameplay.”
“The environments feel lifeless and fail to immerse you in the game world.”
“There is a lack of ambient sounds that would typically enhance the atmosphere, making everything feel flat.”
