Solomon's Keep

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Solomon's Keep is a single player hack and slash game with horror and fantasy themes. It was developed by Raptisoft Games and was released on April 3, 2010. It received positive reviews from players.

Storm Solomon's Keep using magic, skill, and all the artifacts you can find!

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 933 reviews

gameplay17 positive mentions

monetization50 negative mentions

Engaging and addictive gameplay with classic dungeon crawler and RPG elements.
Worthwhile free-to-play experience with no pay-to-win mechanics and optional ad removal.
Good replay value with multiple difficulty levels, skill builds, and item synergies.

Frequent crashing and bugs causing loss of inventory or progress, making the game unplayable at times.
Excessive and intrusive ads, including some inappropriate content and failed ad removal purchases.
Limited control options and aiming issues, with some players finding controls clunky or inconsistent.

monetization
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
9%
89%
Monetization relies heavily on frequent and often intrusive ads, including forced ads at every level change, which many users find excessive and disruptive to gameplay. While there is an option to pay to remove ads, some players report that it doesn't always work properly, leading to frustration. Despite the aggressive ad presence, some users feel the game’s quality and optional ad-based rewards offer reasonable value for free play.
- “Forced ads at every zone change, starting at level 2, some of which contain male nudity.”
- “Paid to remove ads, still get ads constantly... literally a scam.”
- “Game appeared to be interesting, until 5 mins in you can't progress due to continuous forced ads blocking further movement.”
gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
45%
8%
The gameplay is widely praised for its smooth, simple yet deep mechanics with satisfying progression and unique upgrades, making it addictive and fun to play repeatedly. While some users note repetitive elements and occasional technical issues, overall the controls are intuitive and the experience is engaging with a good balance of challenge. Ads and minor bugs slightly detract but do not overshadow the game's classic, polished gameplay appeal.
- “It seems simple at first but the gameplay has surprising depth once you get a few skills unlocked and some decent items.”
- “I love this game, I have been playing it for years. A simple and fun game, easy to play and understand. Mechanics are very repetitive but the difficulty increase adds a lot of fun and makes each floor and room unique, especially in hardcore mode. An amazing game, I would love a second one or new floors.”
- “One of the best control implementations I've seen, gameplay smooth and fun, an all-around great game.”
- “My biggest con is mostly the lack of diversity in gameplay other than hit and run.”
- “New update has worsened the gameplay; white screen and black screen issues have ruined my mood.”
- “Too many ads, and unfair gameplay with punishing trap rooms and respawns that wipe your XP progress to the last checkpoint.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
19%
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The game's graphics are generally appreciated for their old-school, 16-bit style and simplicity, with some users praising cool effects and realistic shadows. However, several reviewers note that the graphics feel outdated or grainy on modern larger screens, suggesting a need for an update. Overall, while the visuals suit the game's nostalgic appeal, there's consensus that improved graphics could enhance the experience further.
- “This game has great potential if developers want to evolve it, with great graphics featuring cool realistic shadows and excellent controls.”
- “Amazing graphics, amazing powers and skills - best game only in 20 MB.”
- “Brilliant game with good graphics and amazing gameplay - it's really a good choice for fun.”
- “Handles like a rusty butterknife, graphics are boring and unimpressive, nothing to see here.”
- “The graphics are a bit outdated, the controls stick sometimes, and the ads feel a bit excessive.”
- “But, the graphics are now outdated.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
33%
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The story in the game is generally appreciated for its concept, humor, and music, but many users find it somewhat short, repetitive, or lacking depth. Some suggest adding more varied missions and expanding the plot to enhance engagement. Overall, it's seen as a good foundation that could benefit from further development.
- “Love the concept, cool story, amazing music & sfx, love the humorous dialog and villain voice!”
- “This is a great, albeit short, game that takes the other game from this series (a wave survival with the same mechanics) and gives it a story.”
- “I like the story, but having to purchase or earn gold for even beginning gear is just not good enough for me.”
- “Not much story and cheesy villain lines, however.”
- “Story-wise, it's stale.”
- “And the plot has a glaring hole.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The game offers exceptional replayability through diverse difficulty settings, challenge modes, and an expansive skill tree, ensuring each playthrough feels unique. Its compact, addictive nature combined with ongoing value makes it highly engaging over time, especially for mobile gaming. Users consistently praise its high replay value as a key strength.
- “Many difficulty settings, special challenge modes, and semi-random skill options make for surprisingly high replayability.”
- “The spells and skill tree are super expansive, allowing for a lot of replayability.”
- “Amazing replayability in a compact, addictive game.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has a mixed stability record, with users frequently experiencing crashes, freezes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay, sometimes requiring restarts. However, some recent updates have addressed many of these issues, improving stability and player experience.
- “It randomly glitches and kicks you off the game.”
- “Buggy, there's one that freezes your character permanently, basically forcing you to delete and restart.”
- “Game kept playing music, cannot continue the game, it freezes; luckily, the game is automatically saved during the freezes.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The music in the game is widely praised for being amazing and enhancing the adventure, with users especially appreciating the sound effects and humorous dialogue. However, some players have experienced technical issues related to the music, such as background music playing during freezes or display problems, which has affected gameplay for them. Overall, the soundtrack is a strong positive but occasionally tied to frustrating bugs.
- “Love the concept, cool story, amazing music and sound effects, including humorous dialog and villain voice!”
- “It is a very good game, I love the music and the adventure.”
- “Game kept playing music, cannot continue the game, like freezes... I love this game while on iOS... luckily the game is automatically saved during the freezes!”
- “This used to be one of my favorite games - now it doesn't open (background music but black or flickering screen); I even tried uninstalling and reinstalling the game, but still the same problem - very disappointing.”
- “Game kept playing music and then freezes, making it impossible to continue. I love this game on iOS, but the freezes are frustrating. Luckily, the game automatically saves during the freezes.”
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grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game can feel tedious, especially due to slow mana regeneration, making resource management important. However, options like watching ads for gold and using high-damage gear during grind-heavy moments help alleviate some of the monotony.
- “The game would be a lot less tedious if you increased the mana regen every time you level up.”
- “The option to watch an ad for some gold is honestly a nice bonus because gold grinding is a thing, or waiting until you find a gold bonus ring.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor is widely appreciated for its charming and unique style, featuring hilarious dialogue and amusing villain voices that enhance the overall experience. While some find it delightfully witty, others rate it as moderately entertaining.
- “Love the concept, cool story, amazing music & sfx, love the humorous dialog and villain voice!”
- “The commentary is hilarious, so a C+ from me.”
- “The humor of the early dialogue and the end game statistics is charming in a way I've not seen replicated elsewhere.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features atmospheric graphics that enhance the dungeon shooter and exploration experience, offering a good overall ambiance. Its simple, fast start combined with a high degree of tactical freedom contributes positively to the game's immersive atmosphere.
- “Dungeon shooter/exploration with atmospheric graphics, simple and fast start, and a great degree of tactical freedom.”
- “Good atmosphere and gameplay.”