Spades

About

"Spades" is a casual card game with great mechanics and humor, but is disturbed by frequent ads and plagued by bugs. The game offers a faithful adaptation of the classic Spades game, with users praising its visuals and gameplay. Despite its flaws, "Spades" provides a fun and engaging experience, making it worth a try for fans of the genre.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,947 reviews

graphics44 positive mentions

monetization682 negative mentions

monetization
704 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
1%
97%
The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized due to the excessive number of ads, with many players reporting ads after every hand, often lasting 30 seconds or more. While some users acknowledge the necessity of ads for a free game, they express frustration over their frequency and intrusiveness, with calls for a paid version to remove ads entirely. Overall, the overwhelming presence of ads significantly detracts from the gameplay experience for many users.
- “I really like this game; there are no ads and it is a fun spade game.”
- “So much fun and no advertising interruption!”
- “Great game, with no ads.”
- “I've played this game for some time and it has been one of my favorites - but recently the ads have gotten out of control, a full 30 second ad after each hand is ridiculous and completely takes the joy out of the play.”
- “The length and amount of ads is insane.”
- “Way too many ads, layout of the cards is terrible and card distribution is not realistic.”
graphics
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
34%
4%
Overall, the graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many users praising their clarity, simplicity, and visual appeal. While some players appreciate the bold and easy-to-read graphics, others note that improvements could be made, particularly regarding size and sharpness. Despite a few criticisms, the graphics contribute positively to the overall enjoyment of the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are very clear, and the gameplay is very easy to understand.”
- “Great graphics and very entertaining.”
- “I love the graphics and the fastness of the game; it keeps calling me in my sleep.”
- “Graphics are not as they advertise.”
- “Plus, the graphics were too small to read!”
- “Graphics not easy on eyes.”
stability
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
90%
The stability of the game is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous glitches and freezing issues, particularly after rounds and during ad transitions. Many players experience significant interruptions that require restarting the game or even their devices, leading to frustration despite some enjoyment of the gameplay. Overall, while some users find the game fun, the persistent stability problems detract from the overall experience.
- “Fun and bug-free, but not much defensive play when I go nil or blind nil.”
- “Easy entertainment with no glitches.”
- “A great game with no glitches.”
- “After every single round, an ad pops up that freezes the game.”
- “The ad is making me restart my phone, as it freezes constantly and won't let me skip.”
- “At first, the game was okay, but now every time I play it freezes up. If you want me to keep playing, stop freezing the game on me. I like spades, but it's starting to aggravate me because I'm always freezing up.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and smooth, with some users appreciating its potential for skill improvement. However, many complaints focus on the poor AI performance, excessive ads that disrupt the experience, and inconsistencies that detract from overall enjoyment. While some find the gameplay decent, the overwhelming presence of ads and lack of challenge from bots significantly impact the experience.
- “With all of the fancy graphics and bells and whistles in spades games available, this one has enough to make it interesting but easy enough to enjoy the gameplay.”
- “Enjoyable gameplay!”
- “Fun and great gameplay.”
- “The AI can't really follow the gameplay and takes way too many bags.”
- “The way the gameplay makes no sense.”
- “The ads block the screen during gameplay and time out your selection before the ad disappears.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as inconsistent; while some players find it enjoyable and amusing, particularly in social settings, others feel that elements like cheating detract from the fun. Overall, the game can elicit laughter, especially in casual play with friends or family, but frustrations with gameplay mechanics can undermine the comedic experience.
- “Don't understand the scoring, but still funny to play.”
- “I like playing spades with my family; we have fun laughing and drinking a little bit with each other.”
- “This game is funny and fun.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the game's music, with some players appreciating the absence of distracting sounds, while others find the lack of background music disappointing and believe it detracts from the overall experience. Many users express a desire for more engaging audio elements to enhance gameplay. Overall, the music aspect is seen as an area needing improvement.
- “I appreciate a game without a bunch of distracting noise or music.”
- “Music in the background would be nice or an avatar could be a plus.”
- “Like the game but it's a little slow; all in all, four stars. It needs some music. Good job.”
- “Very boring game to me, there are no rewards at all, no music, and all the characters are computer-generated with no thought of at least making them interesting. They allow you to create a name, that's it.”
- “Disables any music you have playing.”
- “The only controls available are to turn music and sound on or off.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a mix of frustration and emotional resonance with the game, highlighting feelings of disappointment due to intrusive ads and difficulties in gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these challenges, some find moments of emotional connection, describing the game as "wholesome" and recalling personal experiences that evoke strong feelings.
- “Last year I cried.”
- “Wholesome”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is consistently praised for its optimization, with users reporting that all elements function smoothly and the overall performance is seamless.
- “All elements of the application seem to run smoothly.”
- “Overall, the game runs smoothly.”
- “Runs smoothly.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that while grinding can feel tedious, it also provides a break from the action, allowing for moments of downtime.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is described as enjoyable and engaging, notably lacking any oppressive or negative elements typically associated with a jail setting.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate a lack of clarity or coherence in the story, suggesting that it may not effectively engage players or provide a compelling narrative experience.