Solitaire Showtime
- November 15, 2019
- Jam City, Inc.
"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.
Reviews
- The game has great graphics and is visually appealing.
- It's fun and addictive, keeping players engaged for hours.
- The game offers a unique twist on traditional solitaire, making it enjoyable.
- The game frequently crashes and has connectivity issues.
- Players often feel forced to watch ads after every level, which can be frustrating.
- The cost to play increases significantly at higher levels, making it difficult to progress without spending money.
- monetization250 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many users report that ads become more frequent and longer as they progress, often leading to issues with not receiving promised rewards after watching them. While some appreciate the option to earn coins through ads, the overall sentiment suggests that the monetization strategy feels exploitative, detracting from the enjoyment of the game.
“Love that there have been no ads popping up...huge 5 star plus”
“No ads unless you opt for them.”
“Totally fun game plus no ads equals awesome!”
“I should be able to trust you're checking your ads for viruses and shadiness!”
“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.”
“It was enjoyable until the latest update and too many ads were added.”
- graphics215 mentions
- 72 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their quality, cuteness, and vibrant colors, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. Many users appreciate the smooth performance and appealing visual design, although some have noted issues with ads and occasional freezing. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, enhancing the fun and addictive nature of the game.
“Stunning graphics, great colors with a unique concept.”
“Beautiful graphics and an enjoyable way to spend my free time, thank you and may God bless all of you for the joy you are giving everyone who plays this game!”
“Great graphics, fun, awesome way to pass the time.”
“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.”
- stability81 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant issue, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes and crashes that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over having to restart the app after nearly every level, leading to lost progress and rewards. While some users note that the game can run 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!!”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is highly inconsistent, with some users 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 mixed overall impressions. However, there are also positive remarks about the graphics and enjoyable interactions, indicating that the gameplay can be appealing for some.
“Fun gameplay.”
“It's great, good gameplay and graphics so far.”
“Excellent 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.”
“Really crappy gameplay and buggy app.”
“I uninstalled your app after playing to level 2 because the gameplay flow was excruciatingly jerky and very disconcerting!”
- music14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its quality and relaxing nature, while others express frustration over persistent issues with the sound settings, such as music automatically turning back on despite being muted. Overall, while the music complements the game's graphics and atmosphere, technical glitches detract from the experience for some users.
“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.”
- story13 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the game's story aspect. While some players appreciate the engaging graphics and find the gameplay enjoyable, many express frustration over the lack of a coherent narrative and the repetitive nature of missions, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the absence of a compelling story seems to be a significant drawback for those seeking a narrative-driven game.
“I enjoy story solitaires... nice and relaxing!!”
“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.”
“I give five stars for great graphics and storyline.”
“Without the story.”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting the funny cartoon characters and the overall comedic experience. Many reviews note that the game provides a fun and relaxing atmosphere, often eliciting laughter and enjoyment during gameplay. Overall, it is described as a delightful and entertaining 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.”
“This game is very funny and good.”
- 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.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly without any noticeable glitches reported by users.
“The game runs smoothly with no glitches so far.”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it maintains a steady frame rate throughout.”