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"Spades" is a casual card game that offers offline play against smart AI opponents. The game boasts exceptional graphics, but is held back by frequent ads and numerous bugs. Despite its drawbacks, it provides a decent Spades experience for those looking to play without an internet connection.

Reviews

88%
Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews
graphics43 positive mentions
monetization292 negative mentions
  • The game is fun and engaging, providing a good challenge for players.
  • The ability to customize game settings, such as using jokers and adjusting scoring, is appreciated.
  • The game offers a fast-paced experience, making it easy to play for extended periods.
  • There are too many ads that interrupt gameplay, causing frustration for players.
  • The AI partners often make poor decisions, such as underbidding or cutting winning cards, which can lead to losses.
  • The scoring system is inconsistent, with players sometimes not receiving credit for books they have won.
  • monetization300 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on intrusive advertisements, which players find excessively disruptive and frustrating. Many users report that ads frequently interrupt gameplay, are difficult to close, and sometimes lead to unwanted redirects or crashes, significantly detracting from the overall experience. While some players acknowledge the necessity of ads in a free game, the overwhelming consensus is that the frequency and length of these ads are detrimental, prompting many to consider uninstalling the app.

    • β€œCard games and it moves along with no ads (so far!!) lol two πŸ‘πŸ‘ up for this app.”
    • β€œVery fast, no ads.”
    • β€œLove this game, no ads, fun to play with other players.”
    • β€œThe game is great and would have received 5 stars except for the excessive interruptions for advertising.”
    • β€œToo many ads that start your game over when it's even not finished!!!!”
    • β€œWhat makes this one a special hell is that the ads make you force close the app to get rid of them.”
  • graphics66 mentions

    Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising them as good, sharp, and enjoyable, while others feel they need improvement or are outdated. Some users appreciate the variety and customization options available, but there are complaints about slow gameplay and intrusive ads affecting the experience. Despite the criticisms, a significant number of players find the graphics to be a strong point of the game, contributing to its overall enjoyment.

    • β€œI appreciate the update of the graphics.”
    • β€œGraphics are sharp, not fuzzy like other similar apps.”
    • β€œSimply outstanding love the graphics!!!”
    • β€œBasic graphics are in need of an update and the ads are very annoying and placed between rounds, so it gets to be irritating.”
    • β€œThe game is very child-like; the graphics are next to none.”
    • β€œNeeds better graphics.”
  • stability16 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing and glitches reported by users. Many players experience interruptions during gameplay, requiring restarts and leading to frustration. While some enjoy the game despite these problems, the overall consensus highlights a need for improvements in stability.

    • β€œThe game freezes or makes you bid lower.”
    • β€œCan't even play it... freezes up right away... it's garbage.”
    • β€œIt freezes on a black screen :(”
  • gameplay8 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users praising it as very good and enjoyable, while others criticize it for unrealistic mechanics, slow pacing, and excessive ads that disrupt the experience. Overall, the gameplay experience varies significantly, with some finding it engaging and others feeling it falls short of expectations.

    • β€œVery good gameplay.”
    • β€œGameplay is as expected from offensive or defensive decisions.”
    • β€œGreat gameplay!!”
    • β€œSeems to use the same bad mechanics as their other spades games.”
    • β€œThe gameplay isn't realistic at all.”
    • β€œToo slow and the gameplay isn't realistic.”
  • music7 mentions

    The reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the game's music; while some players appreciate the existing music and find it enhances their experience, others criticize the lack of background music, suggesting that it detracts from the overall enjoyment and pace of the game. Overall, the inclusion of more music could significantly improve the gameplay experience for many users.

    • β€œI love playing with my music playing even when I don't win.”
    • β€œThis was good music.”
    • β€œI love the graphics and the music.”
    • β€œThis game is dull; it doesn't have any music and lacks features. You're just focused on your score, and that's it.”
    • β€œI would be a lot better with some background music; it's all quiet.”
    • β€œIt could have music.”
  • humor6 mentions

    Players consistently highlight the humor in the game, describing it as fun and entertaining. Many express their enjoyment through repeated emphasis on its comedic elements, indicating that the humor significantly enhances their overall experience.

    • β€œIt's a fun game, I love it! LOL, and it's funny too.”
    • β€œI like this game; it's so funny.”
    • β€œNow noticing freezing during the game, sad because the game is really funny and cool.”
  • story3 mentions

    Players appreciate the game's story and quest features, which contribute to building points and rankings. However, recent updates have caused issues with quest availability, leading to frustration, and there are calls for quests to be more attainable.

    • β€œLove the quests to help build points and ranking.”
    • β€œI do wish the quests could be a little bit more attainable!”
    • β€œLove this game but since the latest update, the quests feature is not available for my account anymore.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Users express a mix of enjoyment and frustration with the game, noting that while it can evoke emotional engagement, there are moments of disconnect, such as when actions occur without direct input. This inconsistency may impact the overall emotional experience.

  • atmosphere1 mentions

    Reviewers appreciate the atmosphere for its relaxing qualities, noting that it contributes to an efficient and enjoyable gaming experience.

    • β€œI love the relaxing atmosphere; it's very efficient.”
    • β€œThe game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world.”
    • β€œThe haunting soundtrack combined with the stunning visuals creates a captivating atmosphere.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, often feeling rushed and lacking in fun.

    • β€œGrinding feels too tedious and lacks any fun, making it a chore.”
    • β€œThe repetitive nature of grinding quickly becomes exhausting and unenjoyable.”
    • β€œI find the grinding mechanics to be overly time-consuming and frustrating.”
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