Spades

About

"Spades - Card Game" is a casual single-player card game with delightful visuals and a good soundtrack. The game encourages play anytime, anywhere with its slogan "Play anywhere anytime the most popular card game." However, it is important to note the game is riddled with bugs and features too many ads, which can detract from the overall gaming experience.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

56%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,300 reviews

music13 positive mentions

monetization570 negative mentions

The game is a relaxing way to unwind and enjoy a classic card game.
It offers plenty of customization options and smooth gameplay.
The app is easy to download and runs well on various devices.

The AI partner often makes poor decisions, leading to frustration during gameplay.
There are excessive ads, with interruptions after every hand, making the game tedious.
The scoring system can be inconsistent, especially regarding nil bids and penalties.

monetization
588 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
1%
97%
The monetization strategy of this game heavily relies on intrusive advertising, with users reporting ads appearing after nearly every hand, often lasting longer than the gameplay itself. Many players express frustration over the frequency and length of these ads, which disrupt the gaming experience and make it feel tedious. While some users are willing to pay for an ad-free version, the lack of such an option has led to numerous uninstallations and negative reviews.
- “I enjoyed the game so much I went looking for a paid version with no ads, and couldn't find the option.”
- “I understand the need for cash, but give us a pay for no ads option please; sitting through an ad after every single round and having to hit 'close ad' 5 times to press on is annoying.”
- “This is by far a better game with no interruptions; my first game went smoothly with no ads. Nice job!”
- “The amount of ads (after every single hand) and the number of times I have to hit the 'x' to get back to the game (for one single ad up to 3 times) and the difficulty exiting out of the ads sometimes (if you don't hit on the 'x' just right)!!!!”
- “You spend more time watching ads than you do playing the game.”
- “I love the gameplay of spades, but enough of the ads already please!”
music
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
52%
9%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players enjoying the soothing jazz and piano background tracks that enhance the gameplay experience. However, some users express frustration over recent updates that introduced repetitive or annoying music, particularly when it overrides user settings. Overall, while the music is generally appreciated for its relaxing qualities, issues with volume and intrusive ads detract from the enjoyment for some players.
- “Fun game, easy to play, and I love the smooth jazz background music.”
- “Great graphics and really, really love the jazz/blues background music.”
- “The music is so relaxing.”
- “I do not like the newly updated background music!!!”
- “Game is fine, graphics: average, annoying music option, and ads everywhere!”
- “Absolutely so irritating and kept playing over music in other apps.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
27%
12%
Overall, the graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many users praising their clarity, modernity, and visual appeal. While some players find the graphics to be simple or average, others highlight them as spectacular and engaging. However, the frequent interruptions from ads detract from the overall experience, overshadowing the positive aspects of the visuals.
- “The gameplay is smooth, and the graphics are crisp and modern.”
- “Great graphics and really, really love the jazz/blues background music.”
- “The graphics are spectacular.”
- “Game is fine, graphics: average, annoying music option, and ads everywhere!”
- “Graphics are basic but decent.”
- “In the beginning, there were too many graphics; nonetheless, after playing a few games, I came to enjoy them!”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
45%
14%
Overall, the gameplay is described as smooth and enjoyable, particularly for classic games like Spades, with clear instructions and engaging mechanics. However, a significant number of users express frustration over the excessive frequency of ads, which disrupt the experience and detract from the overall enjoyment. Many reviewers suggest that the balance between gameplay and ad placement needs improvement to enhance user satisfaction.
- “The gameplay is smooth, and the graphics are crisp and modern.”
- “Great gameplay.”
- “Instructions are clear, and the gameplay can be pretty fun.”
- “The ads are longer than the actual gameplay.”
- “And if you bid nil, the idiot actively tries to smoke you out... and then when you add the fact of 3 ads between games, whoever wrote this code obviously considered gameplay to be the least of considerations and long, stupid ads to be highest priority.”
- “Gameplay is trash; might as well be playing against 3 people.”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
87%
The stability of the game is a mixed bag; while some users report smooth gameplay without glitches or interruptions, many others experience frequent freezing, particularly after several rounds or during ad displays. This inconsistency significantly impacts the overall enjoyment, with several players noting that the game often requires a restart to continue playing.
- “So far, the app runs great.”
- “No glitches.”
- “Tried to play four times now but every time I get to the third round the app freezes and has to be restarted for it to work again.”
- “The game is so much fun and very addictive, but after a few rounds, it completely freezes and I have to turn it off and then back on.”
- “Game freezes in the middle of play, and you're penalized for something you have no control over.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by unexpected and absurd situations, leading to genuine laughter, particularly due to the AI partner's comical ineptitude on harder difficulty settings. Players find the blend of competitive scenarios and humorous outcomes to be a standout feature.
- “Caught me off guard, laughing my ass off! If those boys were playing for money, there would have been plenty of body bags, no doubt!”
- “It's just funny because I think the hard setting means your AI partner doesn't know how to play, lol.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game enjoyable but express frustration over the small, closely spaced cards, which can lead to accidental plays without any option for correction, detracting from the overall emotional experience.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, largely due to the frequent interruptions from ads, which detract from the overall enjoyment and flow of gameplay.
- “The ads make the game incredibly tedious to play.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
- “The repetitive tasks required to progress are exhausting and take away from the fun.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game runs smoothly and provides an enjoyable experience; however, the excessive ads detract from the overall optimization.