Spades Plus - Card Game
- May 19, 2014
- Zynga
- 67h median play time
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Reviews
- monetization696 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, who report an overwhelming number of ads that disrupt gameplay and often fail to reward players with promised coins. Many feel that the game is designed to encourage in-app purchases by making it difficult to play without spending money or watching excessive ads, leading to a perception of it being a cash grab. Overall, the intrusive advertising and forced monetization tactics have diminished the enjoyment of the game for many players.
“I pay a few bucks and have no ads, it's so worth it.”
“In app purchases are not necessary.”
“It's a great app and no ads, unless you choose to watch for additional coins.”
“I understand the need to generate revenue through ads and in-game sales, but forcing people out of coins to open their wallets or watch ads is going to do the opposite and drive players away.”
“This game is designed to force you to either continually watch advertisements or pay real cash to get more coins.”
“The ads are overwhelming after every game, and you try to close them out, then another one pops up. The percentage rate is slow to move up but drops down immediately after you lose a game.”
- stability479 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing and glitches that disrupt gameplay and result in lost coins. Many players express frustration over the game freezing at critical moments, particularly when they are winning, leading to a perception that the game is rigged. Overall, the stability issues have diminished the enjoyment of the game, prompting users to seek alternatives or express dissatisfaction with customer support's handling of these problems.
“No glitches, and I haven't seen any advertisements.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
“I appreciate the consistent performance; it never lags or freezes.”
“The game constantly freezes, causing me to lose not only the coins bet, but a penalty for leaving the game when it froze on me.”
“Game freezes, crashes, and force stops all the time, forcing me out of games and losing hundreds of thousands of coins.”
“Every time I play, the game freezes and I lose all my money right before I get awarded.”
- graphics128 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as vibrant and enjoyable, while others criticize them for being low quality, glitchy, or overly cartoonish. Many users express a desire for a return to previous graphics versions, citing issues like lag and poor screen ratios. Overall, while some find the graphics appealing and a highlight of the game, a significant number of players feel they detract from the overall experience.
“Best online spade game, love the graphics and gameplay!!!!”
“The graphics are excellent and the features amazing.”
“Great graphics, very fun game to play!”
“Latest update... graphics are awful.”
“The new graphics are awful, childish.”
“The graphics look like a child made them and the gameplay is now incredibly slow and choppy.”
- gameplay69 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and engaging, with smooth mechanics and good graphics; however, many users report significant issues such as frequent crashes, lag, and bugs that disrupt the experience. While some players appreciate the competitive nature and social aspects, others express frustration over forced ads, perceived rigging, and the need for better coin management features. Overall, the gameplay has potential but suffers from technical problems and balancing issues that detract from the overall experience.
“The gameplay itself is nice.”
“Exciting and challenging gameplay.”
“Not only is the gameplay great but the interaction with other players makes it even better.”
“The app is good for the networking aspects of it, but the gameplay and development is trash, and the updates to the app have made it much worse than I remember it to be when I started playing this in 2016.”
“The game has many lagging issues from updates, and there are many bugs that change the gameplay in real time.”
“Horrible freezing during gameplay.”
- humor40 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often described as both intentional and unintentional, with players finding amusement in the exaggerated expressions of characters, the absurdity of game mechanics, and the interactions with other players. Many reviews highlight the comedic aspects of gameplay, such as funny faces and the banter among players, while also noting that the game's flaws can lead to humorous situations, albeit sometimes frustrating. Overall, the humor adds a layer of enjoyment, making the game entertaining despite its issues.
“It's actually really fun and funny when you do, cuz people think they've won, and you set their nil.”
“This is the best spades card game on the net, I love chatting with people while playing, and all the different kinds of contests, and I really love the funny faces, so expressive.”
“On this app lots of fun but it's really funny when your partner unbids and gets mad at you for their mistake.”
- music22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
Users express significant frustration with the game's music system, particularly its inability to respect mute settings, which leads to unwanted audio interruptions while playing personal music. Many miss the previous option to listen to a radio feature and are displeased with intrusive ad music that disrupts their experience. Overall, the current music implementation is seen as a major drawback, detracting from the enjoyment of the game.
“I’m so missing the radio they had; I wish they could put it back. I would always jam to it as I played the game. I didn't have to use any other device just to hear music; everything was all in one for me.”
“It was wonderful/amazing when it had the music option to listen to music while you're playing a game.”
“I wish you guys would put back the different music choices, and I wish that you would also let players join in on seats like before.”
“The music and sound play even when you set it off.”
“I don't care if an ad has to play, but it's obnoxious and uncalled for when my music gets cut off because the ad's music takes over the audio channel.”
“Turn off music and sound but they want to play a stupid soundtrack anyways. Uninstalling this app; bad enough your shuffle went to hell, but I'm not going to be forced to listen to some stupid soundtrack over and over again.”
- story15 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with players expressing frustration over changes to mission requirements and rewards, making it increasingly difficult to earn in-game currency and complete objectives. Many users feel that the game has become more about monetization, with glitches and unmanageable missions detracting from the overall experience. Despite these issues, some players still enjoy the social aspects of the game and the competitive nature of playing Spades.
“They give me missions and then make it impossible to complete. For example, giving me a mission to break spades four times and then dealing me hands that make it impossible to win, let alone break spades!”
“You no longer can choose your missions; they choose for you.”
“The reviews tell a different story.”
- optimization11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant glitches and performance issues following recent updates, while others praise the game for its smooth operation and improved performance. Many users express frustration over specific gameplay mechanics, such as coin limitations and matchmaking problems, which detract from the overall experience. Overall, while some players appreciate the enhancements, others feel that the updates have negatively impacted performance.
“Spades is a great game and this application (for the most) runs smoothly.”
“I think the game runs smoothly, plays well, and is easy to use.”
“New improved performance gives a real card table experience, competitive and serious fun.”
“It's pretty ironic that the last version changes are described as performance improvements.”
“Everything was working fine until the update today to help with performance.”
“I experienced very glitchy performance during play.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a free and relaxed vibe, enhanced by various card decks and tablecloth color options that provide subtle yet engaging changes. Players appreciate the nice ambiance combined with enjoyable gameplay, contributing to an overall positive experience.
“A free and relaxed atmosphere.”
“Nice atmosphere & good gameplay; what else do you need?”
“Different decks of cards are available, as are choices of tablecloth colors, making for little changes in atmosphere to keep things interesting.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game offers decent replayability, particularly for fans of spades, thanks to its graphics and current options. However, players may find the experience varies significantly depending on their partner's performance.
“The replay value, graphics, and current options make it worth trying if you're a spades fan. Good luck with the partner!”
“The replay value is impressive, offering a fresh experience each time you play.”
“With multiple game modes and challenges, the replayability keeps you coming back for more.”
“The replay value is quite low, and after a few rounds, it feels repetitive and lacks depth.”
“I found the game enjoyable at first, but the lack of variety makes it hard to come back for more.”
“Once you've played through the main content, there's little incentive to replay, which is disappointing.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as it often requires watching videos to earn coins, which detracts from the overall enjoyment despite the game's fun elements.
“It's a whole tedious process.”
“Fun game, but it's tedious to watch videos to get coins.”
