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 936 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

monetization50 negative mentions

The game is a nostalgic favorite, originally loved on iOS, and now available on Android, bringing back great memories.
Gameplay is fun and addictive, with a variety of skills and builds that keep it interesting.
The graphics and old-school charm are appreciated, making it a delightful experience for fans of action RPGs.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and bugs, particularly with inventory loss, making it frustrating to play.
Ads are intrusive and can disrupt gameplay, leading to a less enjoyable experience.
Difficulty spikes can be harsh, especially in later levels, making it feel unbalanced and punishing for players.

monetization
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over excessive and intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay, particularly after level transitions. While some users are willing to pay to remove ads, they report issues with the effectiveness of this option, leading to feelings of being scammed. Despite the monetization challenges, a few players appreciate the game's value and are willing to pay for a better experience, highlighting that the gameplay itself remains enjoyable.
- “Monetization with ad content at every possible turn.”
- “Town into the keep requires two ads when I paid money for no ads.”
- “Ad-free for €4 is a bit much in my opinion, given the in-app purchases.”
- “Forced ads at every zone change, starting at level 2, some of which contain male nudity.”
- “Ads are so intrusive that it becomes unplayable.”
- “Paid to remove ads, still get ads constantly... literally a scam.”
gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
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Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smoothness, simplicity, and engaging mechanics, making it easy to pick up yet challenging to master. While many users appreciate the depth and variety in gameplay, some express concerns about repetitive mechanics and the impact of ads. Despite occasional technical issues and a desire for more diversity, the game remains a beloved classic with a strong following.
- “I love this game, I have been playing it for years. It's a simple and fun game, easy to play and understand. The mechanics are very repetitive, but the difficulty increases a lot, making each floor and room unique, especially in hardcore mode. An amazing game; I would love a second one or new floors.”
- “It seems simple at first, but the gameplay has surprising depth once you unlock a few skills and acquire some decent items.”
- “One of the best control implementations I've seen; the gameplay is smooth and fun, making it an all-around great game.”
- “My biggest cons mostly is diversity in its gameplay other than hit and run.”
- “New update has worsened the gameplay; white screen and black screen 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
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful old-school and 16-bit aesthetics, while others find them outdated and grainy, particularly on newer devices. Many appreciate the smooth performance and unique visual effects, but there are also complaints about unimpressive visuals and the need for updates. Overall, while the graphics have their charm, they may not meet the expectations of all players.
- “It's simple, easy to play, and with beautiful old-school graphics.”
- “Super cool 16-bit graphics.”
- “Amazing graphics, amazing powers and skills, best game only in 20 MB.”
- “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 I would totally recommend this game to anyone thinking about downloading it.”
- “But, the graphics are now outdated.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its concept, humor, and music, while others find it lacking depth and plagued by plot holes. Many users express a desire for more diverse missions to enhance engagement, and some criticize the reliance on purchasing or earning gear as a barrier to enjoyment. Overall, while the storyline has its fans, it is seen as needing further development to fully captivate players.
- “Love the concept, cool story, amazing music & sfx, (love the humorous dialog and villain voice!).”
- “This is a beautiful story ”
- “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.”
- “Not much story and cheesy villain lines, however.”
- “Story-wise, it's stale.”
- “And the plot has a glaring hole.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts impressive replayability due to its diverse difficulty settings, special challenge modes, and an expansive skill tree, allowing for varied playthroughs. Players appreciate the game's addictive nature and value, making it a great choice for casual gaming on mobile devices. Overall, it is recognized for its high replay value, keeping players engaged long after initial playthroughs.
- “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.”
- “The game has a lot of replay value when looking to just kill time on your phone, which is what phone games should always be like.”
- “That makes every playthrough different and gives the game so much replayability!”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users reporting persistent crashes and glitches that hinder gameplay. However, recent updates appear to have addressed many of these issues, leading to improved performance for some players. Overall, while the game has potential, stability remains a concern for many users.
- “The game is good, but too buggy to be enjoyable.”
- “Great game, better than Solomon's Graveyard, but annoying crashes and glitches.”
- “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!”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, enhancing the overall experience with a cool story and humorous elements. However, some users have reported technical issues, such as the game freezing while the music continues to play, which detracts from the enjoyment. Overall, the soundtrack is a standout feature, but technical glitches have impacted gameplay for some players.
- “Love the concept, cool story, amazing music & sfx, (love the humorous dialog and villain voice!).”
- “It is a very good game, I love the music and the adventure .”
- “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 the game and then reinstalling it, but the same problem persists - very disappointing.”
- “The game keeps playing music, which causes it to freeze and I cannot continue. I loved this game on iOS, but luckily the game is automatically saved during the freezes!”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find grinding in the game to be tedious, particularly when it comes to gold accumulation and mana regeneration. The ability to watch ads for gold is seen as a helpful feature, providing a welcome alternative to traditional grinding methods. Overall, improvements to mana regeneration with level-ups could enhance the experience.
- “The game would be a lot less tedious if you increased the mana regeneration 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.”
- “Also keep high damage staff and rings in your inventory, but save them for tedious times.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever dialogue and entertaining villain voice, contributing to a charming and unique experience. Players find the commentary and early dialogue particularly hilarious, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Love the concept, cool story, amazing music & sound effects, and I love the humorous dialogue 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 is praised for its atmospheric graphics and engaging gameplay, offering a blend of dungeon shooting and exploration. Players appreciate the quick start and the high level of tactical freedom, contributing to an immersive experience.
- “The game features atmospheric graphics that enhance the dungeon shooter and exploration experience, offering a simple and fast start along with a high degree of tactical freedom.”
- “The atmosphere is immersive and complements the gameplay beautifully.”