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Spades

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61%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
monetization, stability
61% User Score Based on 1,020 reviews

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Spades is a single player action game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Always ready: the partnership trick-taking card game with so many rule options!

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61%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,020 reviews
graphics12 positive mentions
monetization200 negative mentions
  • The game offers a variety of customization options for gameplay, including different partners and rules.
  • The AI opponents provide a challenging experience, making the game engaging and fun.
  • The game allows for offline play, which is convenient for users without constant internet access.
  • The AI partners often make poor decisions, such as leading with low cards when a higher card would be more strategic, especially during nil bids.
  • There are frequent ads that can disrupt gameplay, and some ads are difficult to close, leading to frustration.
  • The game appears to be rigged, with opponents consistently getting better hands and the AI making plays that seem to sabotage the player's chances of winning.
  • monetization
    209 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while ads are present, they are generally not overly intrusive and often appear only between games. However, a significant number of users have expressed frustration over the increasing frequency and length of ads, particularly those that are unskippable or lead to the Play Store, which disrupts gameplay. Some players appreciate the option to play offline to avoid ads altogether, while others feel that the current ad strategy detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “No ads, sales, or interruptions during gameplay: only between games, which is nice.”
    • “Super fun! You can play an entire game with no ads. I really enjoy it, and if you like playing spades, you would too!”
    • “Fast play, no ads, love it.”
    • “I've been playing this game for years and it used to be great but now there are so many damn ads that it's super annoying.”
    • “I will not surrender my phone to 3-minute ads.”
    • “The game is fine but the ads suck; it wouldn't be so bad if there was an option to get rid of them and play, but ads take forever and then take you to the Play Store.”
  • graphics
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics in the game receive mixed feedback from users. While many praise the visuals as great and engaging, some report issues such as flickering, color changes, and degradation during gameplay, particularly when ads appear. Additionally, there are requests for more customization options and improvements to the overall clarity and design.

    • “Great graphics, fast play, great players, only request, allow user to upload own photo as player's head.”
    • “Thought the graphics and skill levels were great in variation.”
    • “Great graphics and characters.”
    • “Just this past week the graphics have started going crazy when the ads come up on the bottom of the screen.”
    • “Graphics degrade during gameplay, flicker, and change colors.”
    • “The game is starting to fade out on my screen back to back. It used to work fine, but now the graphics are going in and out. The game makes it look like my phone screen is going bad, but when I play other games, those games work fine. Can you please fix this issue? Then I will rate 5 stars.”
  • gameplay
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its addictiveness and solid mechanics, with many users appreciating the adjustable settings and reasonable ad integration. However, there are significant criticisms regarding the artificial intelligence, which is often described as unrealistic and frustrating, leading to poor decision-making during play. Additionally, issues with intrusive ads and occasional crashes detract from the overall experience, suggesting a need for improvements in both AI behavior and ad management.

    • “Overall, the gameplay is excellent.”
    • “Good AI and flowing gameplay.”
    • “Addicting gameplay.”
    • “Programmers really need to tweak the characters' responses to reflect 'real-life' spades gameplay scenarios.”
    • “It's a lost cause if they themselves play this game and remain oblivious to the horrific gameplay.”
    • “8 April 2023 - the artificial intelligence of this game is so dumb and makes my blood pressure high with its dumb gameplay.”
  • stability
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has received mixed feedback, with users reporting frequent freezes, particularly in the play store, and numerous bugs affecting AI performance. While some players note improvements, many express frustration over persistent glitches that hinder gameplay, suggesting that the game may not have been adequately tested prior to release. Overall, stability remains a significant concern for many users.

    • “It freezes in the Play Store and will not let you get back to the game unless you uninstall and reinstall.”
    • “There are many bugs and glitches with the computer players, and you ask the players to join the beta team for a game that has been out for years... so that tells me that the game wasn't even tested properly before you decided to release it.”
    • “After you play for a while, you'll encounter some pretty egregious glitches in the AI.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game is generally perceived as good, with players noting satisfactory performance; however, some users feel that their own performance does not align with their extensive experience, suggesting potential balance issues.

    • “I've played this game for more than 50 years, both online and in person, and my performance in this game was way off.”
    • “Game good, performance good, but needs improvement.”
    • “I've played this game for more than 50 years, both online and in person, and my performance in this game is way off.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find that the grinding aspect of the game can become tedious over time, leading to a sense of monotony in gameplay.

    • “This game becomes tedious after a while.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
    • “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over just to progress.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is derived from its poorly designed AI, which players find amusing despite the game's challenging mechanics. Many users highlight the absurdity of the situations that arise, making the experience entertaining even when the odds are stacked against them.

    • “It's such a poor AI that it's actually funny.”
    • “So funny.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express a desire for background music during gameplay, noting its absence as a drawback. Additionally, the intrusive audio from ads, which disrupts personal music or podcasts, is seen as startling and annoying.

    • “Unfortunately, even though I've turned sounds off, I still get ads blasting audio, which is startling, annoying, and pauses the music or podcasts that I'm listening to on my phone.”
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Spades is a action game.

Spades is available on Phone and Tablet.

Spades was developed by AI Factory Limited.

Spades has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Spades is a single player game.

Similar games include Spades - Classic Card Game, Spades - Card Game, Spades: Classic Card Games, Spades: Classic Card Game, Spades - Offline Card Games and others.