Solitaire Showtime
- November 15, 2019
- Jam City, Inc.
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Get on Apple Store"Solitaire Showtime" is a casual card game with marvelous visuals and plenty of humor, although it can be distracting due to the frequent ads. The game describes itself as a solitaire game with a magical twist, providing a unique spin on the classic card game. However, it does have its share of bugs that can affect the overall gameplay experience. Overall, it's a fun and entertaining game, but some technical issues need to be addressed.
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Reviews
- graphics389 mentions
- 74 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their cuteness, vibrancy, and overall quality. Players appreciate the smooth animations and colorful designs, which enhance the gaming experience. However, some users have reported issues with freezing and ads that disrupt gameplay, slightly detracting from the otherwise enjoyable visual presentation.
“Stunning graphics, great colors with a unique concept.”
“The graphics are some of the best I've seen, there are very few ads and the game is fun.”
“Love the bold graphics and the cute characters, overall an excellent game.”
“But now it's a total waste of time and money since 3/4 of the time it freezes up... won't load... the background graphics aren't seen and my favorite game will just disappear in the middle of playing!”
“Idk what's happening because of the update but the screen parts of it are pure white like graphics are missing?!?”
“Excellent games but the graphics are annoying between rounds.”
- monetization301 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads, particularly after reaching higher levels. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for bonus coins, numerous users report issues with not receiving rewards after viewing ads, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab. Overall, the balance between ad frequency and gameplay enjoyment remains a significant concern for players.
“Very early into the game, but they give you good coins to start off with. No ads and it looks like you'll always make bank. It's fun and a great time passer, two thumbs up.”
“Love that there have been no ads popping up... huge 5 star plus.”
“Love this game because there's no ads interrupting while you play.”
“This could have been a great game that ranked high in stars but unfortunately it seems like a cash grab.”
“Fun game, would give it a higher rating (4 or 5) if it wasn't for the issue of watching ads for more coins and not receiving those coins.”
“I gave it 5 stars when I started however it didn't take long to get upset at not only the amount of ads but the amount of money this game will suck from you.”
- stability97 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 81 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant issue, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes and crashes, particularly after completing levels or attempting to watch ads. Many players express frustration over having to restart the app repeatedly, leading to lost progress and rewards. While some users note that the game runs smoothly at times, the overwhelming consensus is that the persistent glitches severely detract from the overall experience.
“Runs smooth, no glitches, actually fun to look at.”
“Great graphics and the game moves smoothly; there are no glitches.”
“Game runs smoothly; no glitches so far.”
“You can't get past it because it freezes the game and you have to force stop it in settings then restart the game only to have to go through the annoying process after every level.”
“The app constantly freezes mid-game and whilst doing team-related stuff.”
“But now it's a total waste of time and money since 3/4 of the time it freezes up... won't load... the background graphics aren't seen and my favorite... game will just disappear in the middle of playing!!”
- gameplay25 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is highly polarized among users, with some praising it as fun and engaging, while others criticize it for being buggy, jerky, and interrupted by unnecessary notifications. Many players express frustration over frequent app restarts and a lack of meaningful gameplay time, leading to uninstalls. Overall, while there are positive remarks about graphics and enjoyable mechanics, significant issues detract from the overall gameplay experience.
“Fun gameplay.”
“It's great, good gameplay and graphics so far.”
“Excellent gameplay.”
“I spend more time entering and re-entering than I get to use in gameplay.”
“I finally deleted this app and will not recommend anyone to use it, unless they're into very little gameplay and a lot of restarting their apps.”
“I uninstalled your app after playing to level 2 because the gameplay flow was excruciatingly jerky and very disconcerting!”
- music22 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its relaxing and vivid qualities, while others find it annoying or overly intrusive. Many users report issues with the music settings, noting that the music often resets despite being turned off. Overall, while the music enhances the gaming experience for some, it detracts from it for others due to technical glitches and volume control problems.
“Nice music with vivid graphics.”
“Neat and relaxing, I like the little music that you hear while playing the game great!!”
“I love the music and graphics; I love the aesthetics and characters.”
“How does 'no music' get changed to suddenly play music?”
“Ok, I accept the fact that this game is purely to watch ads and hoping people will buy coins to move forward, but how on earth can the developers not be able to stop music from forcing itself through despite settings?”
“Love the game I play it all day long but what annoys me is, I turned the music and sound off but after every game it turns itself back on.”
- story18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the story aspect of the game. While some players appreciate the engaging graphics and find the animated story elements in Golf Solitaire captivating, others note that the game lacks a substantial narrative, which detracts from their overall experience. Additionally, issues with daily missions and rewards have led to frustration, overshadowing the enjoyment of the story elements.
“I enjoy story solitaires... nice and relaxing!!”
“I give five stars for great graphics and storyline.”
“Golf solitaire with pattern deals and animated story.”
“Out of all the solitaire games I have, this one will keep me hooked; it doesn't have a story but it keeps me interested.”
“Without the story.”
“They take all your money that you earned watching loads of advertisements by quests that need more money; it's impossible to play.”
- humor18 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its humor, featuring funny cartoon characters and engaging gameplay that keeps players entertained. Many users find it both relaxing and amusing, often laughing at their own learning experiences while playing. Overall, it is described as a fun and enjoyable timepass game.
“This game is so much fun and the funny cartoon characters are a classic!”
“I'm laughing at myself on how uncertain I was at first learning how to play.”
“Fun, relaxing, sometimes funny”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unenjoyable, citing a lack of engaging rules and a disproportionate cost-to-reward ratio that leads to repetitive and boring gameplay. The minimal gains from winning rounds contribute to a sense of frustration rather than fun.
“Tediously boring; there are no game rules, and the game finishes after a few clicks.”
“Each round costs too much gold, and winning gains you too little. This creates a feeling of grinding, which is not fun for a game of solitaire.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is reported to run smoothly without any glitches, indicating strong optimization.
“The game runs smoothly with no glitches so far.”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for a seamless gaming experience.”
“I've noticed significant improvements in performance after the latest update.”
