The Far Kingdoms: Age of Solitaire
- December 29, 2018
- Lazy Turtle
- 14h median play time
Get on Steam"Age of Solitaire" is the third part of the famous "The far Kingdom" series. Play different Solitaire versions and use the power of the magic cards to help Arianna rebuild her kingdom! • Play solitaire and rebuild your kingdom! • Collect the missing relics and hidden gold • Defend the kingdom from hordes of monsters • Stunning graphics and relaxing soundtrack
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a relaxing musical score, making it visually and audibly pleasant.
- It's an easy and casual solitaire game, perfect for players looking to unwind without much challenge.
- The gameplay includes fun elements like building a kingdom and collecting relics, which adds a light narrative to the experience.
- The game is very short, typically taking only 2-4 hours to complete, which may leave players wanting more content.
- There are significant gameplay issues, such as the 'undo' function causing locked cards to become inaccessible, and a lack of meaningful rewards for completing objectives.
- The game lacks achievements and has a simplistic design that may not satisfy players looking for a more engaging solitaire experience.
- story16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The story in this solitaire game is described as simple and somewhat bare-bones, revolving around a princess tasked with rebuilding her kingdom after her father's death. While it is part of a larger narrative, this installment stands alone and does not significantly impact gameplay. Players appreciate the engaging atmosphere and goals provided by the storyline, despite some feeling it lacks depth and meaning.
“This solitaire game has great graphics, an outstanding musical score (really, it is beautiful!) and a fun story.”
“It's quite a high-quality solitaire game with a pleasant atmosphere, music, and a storyline to tie it all together.”
“Not the best solitaire game out there, but I enjoyed it as a casual game with a bare-bones story.”
“Apparently it is part of a longer story, but this installment is relatively self-contained, once you get past the intro.”
“The art is wonderful, often evocative, but there is a sense of disappointment in the fact that none of it has a story or a meaning.”
- music10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in this solitaire game is widely praised for its beauty and quality, contributing to a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere. While some reviews note that the dramatic music contrasts with the low-stakes gameplay, it generally enhances the overall experience. The inclusion of volume sliders allows players to customize their audio experience, further adding to the game's appeal.
“This solitaire game has great graphics, an outstanding musical score (really, it is beautiful!) and a fun story.”
“It's always good in a casual game to have pleasant relaxing music.”
“It's quite a high quality solitaire game with a pleasant atmosphere, music, and a story line to tie it all together.”
“There is never anything at stake (despite the often very dramatic music); everything simply flows along, no matter how well or poorly you do.”
“The options consist of music and sound volume sliders, screen brightness slider, full screen, widescreen, and custom cursor on/off options.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics in this solitaire game are generally praised for their beauty and quality, featuring stunning artwork and well-designed backgrounds that enhance the fantasy setting. While some reviews note that the game is an older release with lower resolution, the visuals remain appealing, and the inclusion of brightness settings is a welcome touch. Overall, players appreciate the aesthetic elements, which contribute positively to the gaming experience.
“This solitaire game has great graphics, an outstanding musical score (really, it is beautiful!) and a fun story.”
“The developers did an amazing job with the artwork, each background looks prettier than the other, the kingdom itself looks great as well.”
“Typical +1/-1 card gameplay, fantasy setting and not a whole lot of story (king daddy dies, leaves everything to princess, who has to rebuild and protect the kingdom from all sorts of baddies), decent graphics (the backgrounds are really good), okay music, separate volume sliders, brightness settings, which are always a pleasant surprise, if completely unnecessary in this game.”
“Pretty artwork.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Far Kingdoms" offers a familiar solitaire experience with a few unique twists, such as collecting gold and incorporating relics, though the latter lacks clear significance. While the game avoids common issues found in other solitaire titles, it doesn't stand out significantly in terms of depth or engagement compared to similar games. Overall, it features decent graphics and customizable settings, but the gameplay itself is relatively standard.
“The gameplay features a few twists in how the Far Kingdoms approaches solitaire.”
“The gameplay is like any regular solitaire, but in this one, you'll collect gold after each round.”
“Typical +1/-1 card gameplay in a fantasy setting, with decent graphics and separate volume sliders, which are always a pleasant surprise.”
“The gameplay isn't terrific, but it manages to avoid many of the issues I've had with other solitaire games, such as the default readability of cards.”
“The relics were a strange aspect of the game - the player is given no idea why these relics are important to put together, and they have no effect on the solitaire gameplay.”
“Typical +1/-1 card gameplay, fantasy setting and not a whole lot of story (king daddy dies, leaves everything to princess, who has to rebuild and protect the kingdom from all sorts of baddies), decent graphics (the backgrounds are really good), okay music, separate volume sliders, brightness settings, which are always a pleasant surprise, if completely unnecessary in this game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its ability to elicit genuine laughter and smiles, often catching players off guard with its comedic elements.
“It looks hilarious and brought a smile to my face despite myself.”
“The humor is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
“I found myself laughing out loud at the clever jokes and witty dialogue.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization aspect of the game has been criticized for lacking meaningful rewards for performance and victories, leading to a repetitive experience where players are encouraged to play regularly and complete objectives rather than actively pursuing success. This design choice detracts from the overall engagement and satisfaction of gameplay.
“The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing players to fine-tune their strategies and adapt to different challenges seamlessly.”
“I love how the game encourages players to optimize their builds and playstyles, making each victory feel earned and rewarding.”
“The balance between performance and rewards is well thought out, pushing players to optimize their gameplay for better outcomes.”
“As mentioned earlier, this wouldn’t be much of a problem if your performance and victories were still rewarded in some way. The current design is just about playing regularly and maybe doing the objectives rather than pursuing them actively. If you don’t succeed, then you just keep going round after round until you do.”
“The optimization in this game feels lacking, as it often leads to frustrating gameplay experiences. It seems like the developers didn't prioritize performance improvements, which affects overall enjoyment.”
“I find the optimization to be quite poor. The game frequently lags and stutters, making it difficult to enjoy the experience fully.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, featuring a pleasant ambiance complemented by quality music and a cohesive storyline that enhances the overall experience.
“It's quite a high-quality solitaire game with a pleasant atmosphere, music, and a storyline to tie it all together.”
