Solitairica
- May 31, 2016
- Righteous Hammer Games
- 57h median play time
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Reviews
- Solitairica combines solitaire mechanics with RPG elements, creating a fun and addictive gameplay experience.
- The game features a variety of classes and spells, allowing for strategic depth and unique playstyles.
- The art and sound design are charming, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The game can feel overly reliant on RNG, leading to frustrating moments where players lose due to bad luck.
- Progression can be slow, requiring significant grinding to unlock new classes and upgrades.
- Some players find the animations and pacing to be too slow, detracting from the overall experience.
- gameplay63 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of solitaire mechanics with RPG and roguelike elements, offering a unique and enjoyable experience, though it heavily relies on RNG, which can lead to frustration. While the core mechanics are easy to learn and provide a fun challenge, some players find the gameplay slow and repetitive over time, with long animations detracting from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many appreciate the game's stylish presentation and addictive nature, making it a solid choice for fans of card games looking for a fresh twist.
“All in all, the gameplay isn't difficult to learn and it is very enjoyable.”
“The light RPG/deck-building mechanics used to spice up the standard solitaire formula work well to create a fresh feeling experience.”
“Even with its high difficulty, the gameplay is very fluid, addictive, and fun – it’s an excellent choice for both casual and hardcore gamers.”
“There's no depth to the gameplay; it's entirely RNG-based.”
“I personally did not enjoy this game - I found the gameplay really slow and tedious.”
“The actual gameplay is very slow - there is a delay after clicking on a card, and after it flips over, and with each action.”
- grinding27 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- -7 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a pervasive sense of frustration with the grinding mechanics in the game, often describing it as tedious and overly time-consuming with minimal rewards. While some players find the gameplay loop enjoyable despite the grind, many express that the balance is off, leading to a repetitive experience that feels more like a chore than fun. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the otherwise appealing graphics and gameplay.
“There are no microtransactions that I've seen: you grind to get better upgrades, but the grind isn't tedious.”
“The grinding feels rewarding and satisfying, making each upgrade feel earned.”
“I appreciate how the grind is balanced; it encourages exploration and skill development without feeling overwhelming.”
“Well after grinding for what seems like an endless amount of hours and getting absolutely nowhere, I still haven't beaten the final boss.”
“It is a very infuriating game because it is tedious and grindy to the point that it feels like a pay-to-play game without the pay aspect.”
“You have to do a lot of grinding in many games before you get a very small amount 'stronger' - and then do it all again a few more times.”
- graphics24 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their high quality, unique animations, and charming aesthetic, reminiscent of classic titles. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals and well-designed user interface, which enhance the overall experience, despite some concerns about optimization and performance on lower-end systems. Overall, the game's artistic presentation stands out as a significant strength, contributing to its appeal.
“Great graphics and art, runs well on both Steam Deck and PC.”
“The artwork is great, there's some love and work put into everything, starting from animations, to user interface, cards (both front and back), icons and enemies.”
“Visuals - the animations and art are quite unique, the backgrounds change with every 3 enemies you defeat and add to the sense of moving through a fantasy world.”
“Uses a deceptively high amount of processor memory despite its simple graphics; it would be nice if it were better optimized.”
“Graphics made it quite slow and annoying to play, and I found the strategy to be somewhat lacking.”
“If you like solitaire but are looking for something more in terms of graphics, character design, adventure, mechanics, and RPG elements, this fits the bill.”
- music15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered decent, providing a lively backdrop during battles, but many players prefer to listen to their own playlists instead, as the in-game music can become repetitive. While the sound effects are well-received and informative, the absence of music during card battles leaves some players feeling that the experience is lacking without their own audio. Overall, the game's design choice to limit music during gameplay has led to mixed feelings among users.
“Lively characters greet you in battle with good music in the background to go with it.”
“The sound effects and music are well done along with the graphics.”
“I like this game and continue to play it while listening to podcasts or music.”
“The music is decent for a card game, but after a bit, it's a great game to put your usual playlist over.”
“According to the developers, this decision was a design choice, since they believe that the songs would get boring by being played repeatedly for a long time, so it is recommended that you mute the music of the game and listen to your playlist.”
“One nitpick I have about it right now is the lack of music during the card battles.”
- replayability12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the game exhibits strong replayability due to its diverse class mechanics, strategic depth, and varied character decks, which encourage experimentation with different strategies. However, some players note that balance issues and grinding may detract from long-term enjoyment for certain individuals. Despite these concerns, many find the game engaging enough to warrant multiple playthroughs.
“The game has excellent replay value, as you try new strategies against the various opponents and their tricks.”
“Almost infinite replay value.”
“The choices you make don't vary much between class types, which limits replayability a little.”
“Fun; however, it has balance issues that may limit long-term replayability for some people.”
“The six classes play quite differently from one another, offering plenty of replayability, and different combinations of items in the shops lend a roguelike element to things.”
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and largely repetitive, focusing on a simple premise of saving Myrroid from the emperor, which provides a basic motivation for gameplay. While some players appreciate the addictive nature of the roguelike mechanics that encourage repeated attempts, others note the lack of narrative depth and variety in enemies, making it feel more like a series of challenges than a cohesive story experience. Overall, it serves as a light backdrop for gameplay rather than a driving narrative force.
“Having the story of saving Myrroid from the emperor stuck gives you something to work towards, and I've found myself playing for multiple hours for, 'just one more run, maybe I can get there this next run.'”
“Likewise, Regency Solitaire tells a Jane Austen style of story in the hands of solitaire.”
“My only complaint is the story never changes, and you pretty much get the same enemies every time.”
“There isn't really much of a story or real dungeons to explore, just a seemingly endless run of 1 on 1 ever increasingly difficult baddies to defeat.”
“Making it a roguelike encourages repeat play because each time you 'die' you feel like you'll be able to get further on the next go round instead of just trying to get a high score or playing through a 'story' straight through.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its whimsical and lighthearted humor, which is effectively integrated into both the graphics and enemy designs. Players appreciate the clever presentation of challenges, such as humorous enemies and engaging card mechanics, contributing to a polished experience that enhances replay value. Overall, the humor adds a charming layer to the gameplay, making it enjoyable and entertaining.
“Incredibly polished game with a good sense of humor, and enough complexity to give it lots of replay value.”
“The game retains the whimsical, humorous feel that is common to casual games and solitaire especially.”
“Even enemies with lots of deadly skills are also humorously presented.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers a rich experience in optimization and learning, typical of roguelikes. However, it is noted that despite its simple graphics, it consumes a significant amount of processor memory, indicating room for improvement in optimization. Performance is generally praised as top-notch aside from this issue.
“The fun of a roguelike is learning how the game works, and optimization and learning are present in spades.”
“Aside from that, performance is top notch.”
“Uses a deceptively high amount of processor memory despite its simple graphics; it would be nice if it were better optimized.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the monetization model of this solitaire game, highlighting the absence of ads and microtransactions, which provides a more enjoyable and uninterrupted gaming experience compared to alternatives like Microsoft Solitaire.
“Here, you have no ads and no microtransactions.”
“The game offers a fair monetization model that respects players' time and investment.”
“I appreciate that there are no paywalls, allowing everyone to enjoy the game equally.”
“I had gotten fed up with Microsoft Solitaire giving me ads all the time, so I went looking for a different solitaire game.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the emotional aspect of the game to be intense and unpredictable, likening their experience to an emotional rollercoaster.
“Reviewing this game has become an emotional rollercoaster.”
“The story made me feel a deep connection with the characters.”
“I was moved to tears by the heartfelt moments throughout the game.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is enhanced by pleasant audio elements, though players can choose to turn it off without significantly impacting their experience.
“The audio enhances the atmosphere beautifully, creating an immersive experience that draws you in.”
“The game's atmosphere is captivating, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
“The environment is richly detailed, contributing to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users report encountering some glitches, but they appreciate the developer's proactive approach in addressing these issues and maintaining open communication with the community.
“I've encountered several glitches that disrupt gameplay, and while the developer is actively working on fixes, the stability issues are still quite frustrating.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the experience without constant interruptions.”
“There are persistent bugs that affect performance, and despite some updates, the overall stability remains a significant concern.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in this game is enhanced by its engaging graphics, unique character design, and the integration of adventure and RPG elements, making it a more immersive experience for players who enjoy solitaire.
“If you like solitaire but are looking for something more in terms of graphics, character design, adventure, mechanics, and RPG elements, this fits the bill.”
