Spider Solitaire

About

Spider Solitaire is a casual and challenging card game from the classic collection, with a humorous touch despite some ads that may interrupt gameplay. It offers a single-player experience, suitable for players who enjoy strategic thinking and patience. The game follows the traditional rules of Spider Solitaire, where the objective is to build complete foundations of cards in descending suit order, from King to Ace.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,605 reviews

humor10 positive mentions

monetization775 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, providing a good challenge for players.
Graphics and animations are visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience.
The game offers a variety of modes and challenges, keeping it interesting.

There are excessive ads that interrupt gameplay, making it frustrating.
The game often declares 'no more moves' even when there are possible moves left.
Limited options for undoing moves and hints, which can hinder gameplay.

monetization
792 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over ads appearing mid-game, which disrupts their experience and concentration, leading to a perception that the game prioritizes ad revenue over user enjoyment. While some users acknowledge the necessity of ads in free games, the overwhelming frequency and placement of these ads have resulted in a negative impact on overall gameplay satisfaction.
- “Fun and exciting to play, no ads to interrupt you.”
- “It's an addictive game, I love it especially because there are no ads.”
- “Great game and no ads!”
- “The ads are so intrusive and excessive that it spoils the enjoyment of the game.”
- “I get ads are a part of the experience but you shouldn't be interrupted during gameplay to watch an ad.”
- “Too many ads during gameplay can't really enjoy playing.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
68%
16%
The gameplay is generally well-received, with users praising its mechanics, graphics, and overall enjoyment. However, the overwhelming frequency of ads significantly disrupts the experience, leading to frustration and complaints about interruptions during gameplay. Many players feel that while ads are expected, their excessive presence detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Love the mechanics.”
- “Great gameplay, graphics, animations, etc. very good.”
- “Solid solitaire gameplay, no excessive flash, ad frequency between games acceptable.”
- “There's just too many ads that disrupt gameplay and make it exhausting.”
- “I love this gameplay, but the app is so inundated with ads that it actually impedes the function of the app itself.”
- “Too many ads during gameplay can't really enjoy playing.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The humor in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable, while others feel it lacks depth or is overshadowed by excessive ads. Some users appreciate the humor's appeal across different age groups, while a few express disappointment, labeling it as unfunny. Overall, the humor is a highlight for many, though opinions vary significantly.
- “It's a funny game.”
- “So funny you want to think so much to move a cart ❤️❤️👍👍”
- “It's funny; some people will say it's for old people, but I like it.”
- “I like it very much, but there are not many funny or interesting things.”
- “Unfunny 🙌”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
18%
18%
Overall, the graphics of the game are generally praised as being better than average, with many users highlighting their quality and smooth animations. However, some players express frustration with excessive advertisements and battery consumption, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game's aesthetic and visual appeal are often described as lovely and engaging.
- “It has good graphics and the controls are smooth, has the option to personalize the appearance which is nice.”
- “Gameplay, graphics, animations etc. very good.”
- “Wonderful game and solid graphics.”
- “Graphics are okay, but a lot of the time there is no movement, which doesn't make sense because I was still able to match the cards. There are also a lot of ads, which is so annoying. The ads could be placed at the bottom of the screen since there is a lot of space for that. The consumption of battery is too much; for that reason, I'm uninstalling the game. Sorry developer, come up with a better solution. That much advertising doesn't look good on sports apps.”
- “Drains a crazy amount of battery, more so than games with much better graphics.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
82%
The stability of the game is frequently criticized due to persistent glitches and freezing issues, particularly during ad transitions, which often require players to restart the app. While some users report a smooth experience, many others experience significant interruptions that detract from gameplay. Overall, the game's stability appears to be inconsistent, with frequent technical problems affecting user enjoyment.
- “Fun to play and no glitches.”
- “Fun to play, no glitches.”
- “It could have been a really good game if these glitches were not there.”
- “I've had to restart the game 10 times in 5 minutes because it keeps glitching and freezing.”
- “There are glitches in the software; a new set of cards when played blocks the opening of cards on the tray, leading to a game that cannot be solved.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Users express a desire for more engaging background music, suggesting that while the current audio is acceptable, it lacks the pleasantness and depth needed to enhance the gaming experience. There is also a noted frustration with the inability to mute the music or sounds.
- “Just put some music in the background and you're good to go.”
- “I think very pleasant music should be added in the background.”
- “I cannot mute the sounds/music.”
- “The music is repetitive and gets annoying quickly.”
- “The soundtrack lacks variety and feels uninspired.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers indicate that the game's replayability is limited due to a restricted number of undos and hints, as well as a lack of diverse backgrounds, suggesting that significant improvements are needed to enhance its overall playability.
- “The game offers very limited options for replayability, with only a few backgrounds and a restricted number of undos and hints.”
- “There isn't enough content to keep players engaged for multiple playthroughs; it feels repetitive after the first run.”
- “The lack of variety in gameplay elements makes it hard to justify replaying the game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding in the game excessive and tedious, with many expressing that the required effort to progress becomes overwhelming quickly.
- “Usually I can deal with a few in a short amount of time, but this was a ridiculous amount in such a short span of time. It got very tedious very fast.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which quickly became boring and frustrating.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly and providing a great overall experience for players.
- “The game runs smoothly and works great.”
- “The optimization is top-notch, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it maintains a steady frame rate and quick load times.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express that the emotional aspect of the game is impacted by unexpected interruptions, such as ads appearing during gameplay, which can detract from the overall experience and immersion.