The Chronicles of Emerland Solitaire

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The Chronicles of Emerland Solitaire is a single player casual turn-based strategy game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Rainbow Games and was released on July 29, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"The Chronicles of Emerland Solitaire" is a captivating card game that transports players to a magical kingdom. With over 200 levels and 32 unique solitaire challenges, players must strategize and clear the board to uncover the story of Emerland. Enhanced by enchanting visuals and a fantasy-themed soundtrack, this is a solitaire experience designed for both casual and seasoned players.

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story11 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a relaxing soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience.
Gameplay is engaging with a mix of solitaire mechanics and hidden object puzzles, providing variety.
The game allows for strategic play with power-ups and companions that add depth to the solitaire experience.

The inability to replay individual levels without restarting the entire stage can be frustrating, especially in later levels.
The game can feel overly reliant on luck, making it difficult to achieve perfect scores consistently.
There are bugs that can lead to losing progress or failing levels unexpectedly, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

story
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
71%
6%
The game's story is a straightforward fantasy narrative where players, as a magician, aim to thwart a black magician's chaos, featuring typical hero tropes and minimal plot twists. While some players find the story enjoyable and a nice addition to the gameplay, others view it as simplistic and somewhat cliché, serving primarily as a backdrop for the solitaire mechanics. Overall, the story is considered average but is complemented by appealing artwork and music, making it a decent experience for fans of narrative-driven card games.
- “This one is a strong addition to my collection in terms of storytelling while at the same time gameplay elements are strong and very well implemented.”
- “The game's story is about you, a magician, who has to save the world from a black magician who is spreading chaos across the continent.”
- “It’s a pretty simple fantasy story but enough to keep a player entertained.”
- “The story line and dialog are cheesy, but amusing if cheesy is up your alley.”
- “To be honest, I didn't really pay much attention to the story since it's not the main part of the game, but I can tell you that it's pretty much the same as any other 'hero who saves the world' story without any plot twists.”
- “There's a basic fantasy story here but for me it was just window dressing.”
gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
79%
8%
The gameplay is characterized by solid mechanics and a straightforward solitaire style, offering a relaxing experience with unique patterns and features that enhance the stages. While it primarily follows a single gameplay loop focused on completing the storyline, players appreciate the variations and challenges presented, such as unlocking cards and the strategic use of wildcards. Overall, the game provides a satisfying balance of simplicity and challenge, with around 8-10 hours of engaging content.
- “The gameplay is what you would expect, but some new backgrounds and features are added that make the stages different.”
- “This one is a strong addition to my collection in terms of storytelling, while at the same time, gameplay elements are strong and very well implemented.”
- “The mechanics of the game are a good brain exercise.”
- “Only 1 gameplay style - complete the storyline; there could have been a game where you can see how far you can get without losing.”
- “Does not use real decks of cards and only uses loose solitaire mechanics in a mindless clicker game.”
- “The gameplay is nothing new; there's a store where you can buy amulets and wildcards that make your life easier, but there are a few unique things, like wildcards not only covering numbers and there's even a joker, but you can only have 6 of them at a time.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
27%
14%
The music in the game is generally praised for its calming and fitting nature, often described as beautiful background music that enhances the gameplay experience. However, many users note that the soundtrack is repetitive, with only a few unique tracks, which can become tedious over time. While some find the music soothing and enjoyable, others express frustration with its repetitiveness and occasional abrupt stops.
- “I noticed there are several relaxing music in this game that actually helps you to enjoy the game.”
- “Same goes to the soundtrack, calm and toned, simultaneously giving a feeling of adventure and being in some magic place.”
- “I didn’t mind this but the music was so lovely and soothing I wouldn’t have minded more.”
- “When added to the numerous other gameplay issues, and the repetitive soundtrack, I find it hard to recommend this particular solitaire game as it is right now.”
- “Music is terribly annoying but has a separate slider so you can listen to your own if you want.”
- “Another issue that is present is that at times the music just stops for no good reason.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
22%
17%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a nostalgic 90s aesthetic, featuring beautiful artwork and soft colors that complement its fantasy theme. While some animations may appear strange and the visuals do not scale well to modern resolutions, the overall presentation is praised for its charm and artistic quality. Users appreciate the combination of nice graphics with soothing sounds, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “Nice artwork, animations.”
- “A fun solitaire game with a great story and fantastic artwork!”
- “Great, beautiful graphics.”
- “The graphics remind me of 90's games and they don’t scale well to 4K and a widescreen ratio.”
- “The game's graphics look like any other low-quality hidden object games that appear beautiful, yet have strange animations in their cutscenes.”
- “The person or people responsible for the graphics for 'The Chronicles of Emerland' did not meet expectations.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be quite grindy, requiring significant effort to accumulate gold and experience, especially as they approach the final level, which presents a tough challenge. The grind is exacerbated by low rates of bonus card drops, suggesting that the game may not have adequately adjusted its mechanics from its mobile version. Overall, it appeals primarily to those who enjoy a challenging experience that demands persistence.
- “Is an interesting solitaire game, but it will require a good amount of grinding to keep getting the necessary amount of gold and experience. The final level is particularly hard, so play it only if you’re looking for a tough challenge that requires some luck.”
- “The result is that this game feels extremely grindy.”
- “If this is ported from the mobile version rather than vice-versa, I would guess that the free-to-play microtransaction mechanics have not been rebalanced due to the low rate of bonus card drops and slightly grindy nature.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players appreciate the replayability of the game, highlighting its engaging mechanics and the variety of over 200 layouts in Emerland, which offer fresh experiences through score attack challenges and skill progression. The combination of card solitaire and hidden object elements enhances the game's replay value, making it enjoyable for repeated play.
- “It's fun and has some replay value in score attack and possibly trying to gain the most levels by heading back with later skills and taking them on again for a perfect score.”
- “I don't need that much overlying epicness in my card game, I just need neat game mechanics and replayability.”
- “I don't need that much overlying epicness in my card game; I just need neat game mechanics and replayability.”
- “Emerland has over 200 replayable layouts of card solitaire, presented nicely with some light hidden object searching - what more could you want?”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The game demonstrates strong stability, with users reporting a solid gameplay experience free from bugs, glitches, or crashes. Additionally, players appreciate that there are no paywalls affecting progression.
- “The most important thing is that there are no glitches, bugs, or crashes, and I don't have to pay extra to progress.”
- “I appreciate the stability of the game; it runs smoothly without any interruptions.”
- “The game has been incredibly stable, allowing me to enjoy the experience without any technical issues.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game's bright colors and appealing character designs enhance its visual appeal, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of narrative depth or growth.

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The Chronicles of Emerland Solitaire is a casual turn-based strategy game with fantasy theme.

The Chronicles of Emerland Solitaire is available on PC and Windows.

The Chronicles of Emerland Solitaire was released on July 29, 2015.

The Chronicles of Emerland Solitaire was developed by Rainbow Games.

The Chronicles of Emerland Solitaire has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

The Chronicles of Emerland Solitaire is a single player game.

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