Spider Solitaire Deluxe® 2

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"Spider Solitaire Deluxe® 2" is a single-player card game with good graphics and the option to train your brain. However, the game is full of bugs and has too much advertisement, which can be frustrating for players. Overall, it's a fun and classic card game to play, but the drawbacks may affect the overall experience.

Play Modes

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

+13

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,336 reviews

graphics16 positive mentions

monetization562 negative mentions

The game is visually appealing with great aesthetics and various backgrounds.
It offers a fun and challenging experience, keeping players engaged.
The game mechanics are straightforward, making it easy to learn and play.

The game is plagued by an excessive number of ads, interrupting gameplay frequently.
Many players report crashes and bugs that hinder the gaming experience.
Progression through levels is slow, requiring an excessive number of games to advance.

monetization
571 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The monetization strategy of this game has drawn significant criticism from users, who report an overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay frequently, often every few seconds. Many players express frustration over the intrusive nature of these ads, which detract from the overall gaming experience, leading to calls for a reduction in ad frequency or a more reasonable pricing model for ad removal. While some acknowledge the necessity of ads for a free app, the consensus is that the current implementation is excessive and detrimental to enjoyment.
- “In settings, there is an option for no ads, but of course you have to pay for it.”
- “Almost no advertising, just a fun game!”
- “No ads, just fun.”
- “It's so riddled with ads the devs seem more interested in revenue than enjoyment.”
- “The amount of ads on this game is unplayable.”
- “The ads are obnoxiously frequent and make this game dang near unplayable.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
23%
15%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful visuals, smooth transitions, and relaxing aesthetics, while others criticize them as poor or lacking compared to other titles. Many users appreciate the game's design elements, such as card aesthetics and backgrounds, but some express frustration over the presence of unskippable ads. Overall, while there are positive remarks about the graphics, there is a notable divide in player satisfaction.
- “I love the game graphics with all its lovely transitions in-game and out.”
- “It is a high-quality game, easy on the eyes, very relaxing, and has great graphics.”
- “Love it! It helps me relax and keeps my hands busy with darling backgrounds, graphics, and animation. Bravo!”
- “Awful graphics and the worst part is that they put you to watch an unskippable ad for every button you tap in-game.”
- “And they ask like £9 to get the game ad-free, like it deserves that money for such poor graphics, lol.”
- “Graphics are okay but not stellar.”
stability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
90%
The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezes and crashes, particularly during ads or when multitasking. While some players have experienced periods without glitches, the overall consensus indicates that the game is often buggy and can become unplayable due to these issues.
- “No glitches so far!”
- “There are no glitches or freezing.”
- “If I leave the app open, and answer the phone or open another app, then this one freezes.”
- “It constantly shuts down; every time it goes to an ad, it freezes up.”
- “However, it is very buggy and you get kicked out of the app for no apparent reason.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
50%
29%
The gameplay experience is significantly marred by an excessive number of intrusive ads that interrupt play every few seconds, leading to frustration among users. While some players appreciate the core gameplay mechanics and features, the frequent ad interruptions detract from overall enjoyment, making it difficult to engage fully with the game. Many users express a strong desire for a more balanced approach to ad placement, favoring pre- and post-game ads over mid-game interruptions.
- “The gameplay is fine.”
- “This version of solitaire is my absolute favorite. I love the ability to look at stats and do the challenges, and of course, the gameplay is amazing.”
- “Currency doesn't affect actual gameplay.”
- “Absolute terrible experience with the obscene amount of ads that interrupt the gameplay seemingly every 15 seconds, sometimes before I have time to make a move.”
- “It's one thing to have ads before or after each game, but interrupted gameplay makes it no fun.”
- “Too many obtrusive ads, sometimes in rapid succession in the middle of gameplay, that cause me to rage-quit the app.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
29%
29%
Players appreciate the game's music, describing it as enjoyable and well-integrated with the gameplay. However, many express frustration over excessive ads that disrupt their music experience, often turning it off completely, which detracts from their overall enjoyment. Despite the ad issues, some users still find the music and graphics appealing.
- “It is fun, the music's not bad and not overloaded with ads.”
- “Nice graphics and music.”
- “This is a fun game, different forms of songs, different form of solitaire, unusual than usual.”
- “I wouldn't be so mad about the ads if it weren't for the fact that many of them turn off my music (not paused or muted, off completely). When I go back to my music app to turn it back on and then return to the game, I get another ad, rinse and repeat until I get an ad that won't turn off my music.”
- “People really get tired of hearing the song and dance of ads and greed.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, with many expressing that it requires significant effort to progress to higher levels, ultimately deeming it not worth their time.
- “It's grindy to get to higher levels.”
- “Too tedious to play.”
- “Too small to read, tedious, not worth my time!”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a mix of frustration and satisfaction regarding the emotional aspect of the game. While some appreciate the intuitive card movement that reduces physical strain, others feel demoralized by technical issues and intrusive ads that disrupt their experience. Overall, the emotional engagement is hindered by these negative elements, leading to a less enjoyable gameplay experience.
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be engaging and enjoyable, often highlighting it as a key factor that enhances their overall experience. Many users express that the humor contributes to making the game more entertaining and addictive. Overall, the comedic elements are well-received and add to the game's appeal.
- “It's funny to play for tokens for a different game, but now I'm hooked. The best solitaire game ever, thanks!”
- “Funny to play! Thank you very much for a good game.”
- “This game is really funny.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant performance issues, which users attribute to poor optimization and potentially bad coding, especially considering its simplicity as a card game. Many players recommend seeking alternatives due to these optimization shortcomings.
- “The game is like many others of this genre, but it has severe performance issues for a 'simple' card game. I only tried it because I'm experimenting with some other unrelated thing; anyway, choose another, this one isn't good enough.”
- “Edit in response to the dev's reply: It's not a problem with my RAM or with the equipment for that matter; it's probably simply a poor optimization of your game/app or, even worse, bad coding!”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The story is praised for its refreshing lack of clichés and unnecessary elements, providing a more genuine and engaging narrative experience.
- “The story is engaging and avoids clichés, making for a refreshing experience.”
- “The narrative is well-crafted and keeps you invested from start to finish.”
- “The character development is deep and adds significant depth to the overall plot.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”