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"VIP Spades - Online Card Game" is a casual Spades game with good mechanics, stellar graphics, and plenty of humor. Play classic Spades with friends online, complete with jokers. However, the game is marred by excessive advertisements and numerous bugs. The game describes itself as a social Spades game with online play, combining classic rules with a few twists.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

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

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,980 reviews

graphics23 positive mentions

monetization135 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging when it works properly.
The ability to play with real people adds to the enjoyment of the game.
The graphics and layout are appealing, making the game visually enjoyable.

The game frequently freezes and crashes, causing players to lose their progress and coins.
There are excessive ads that interrupt gameplay, making it frustrating to play.
The matchmaking system often pairs players with inexperienced partners, leading to unfair games.

monetization
141 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
1%
96%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay and often lead to technical issues, such as freezing and redirection to web pages. Many players feel that the subscription model and forced ad viewing detract from the overall experience, with complaints about the ads being intrusive and poorly timed, often appearing during critical moments in the game. While some users acknowledge the need for ads to support the game, the consensus is that the current implementation is excessive and negatively impacts enjoyment.
- “Good game, no ads!!!”
- “No ads”
- “Love it.....prefer online no ads”
- “It's a subscription model, so you can't just pay once to have the ads removed.”
- “The ads have gotten pretty ridiculous - game ends (ad) - claim dailies (ad) - choose normal claim on rewards to avoid an ad, you get an ad anyways. I love spades and this app has been my go-to for years; it just needs some love in my opinion.”
- “The game keeps freezing up and there are too many ads.”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
33%
12%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users praising the overall aesthetic, smooth animations, and clarity, while others criticize them as sub-par or difficult to see on mobile devices. Some players highlight the game's visual appeal as a standout feature, contributing to their enjoyment, while others express frustration with the layout and design. Overall, the graphics are generally considered good to excellent, but there are notable concerns regarding visibility and quality in certain contexts.
- “The graphics are very good and animations are smooth as they can be!”
- “Great graphics and effects that keeps me coming back.”
- “Amazing graphics and can be pretty addicting!”
- “It's trash, bad layout, bad graphics, and no real players online.”
- “Graphics are terrible!”
- “Clunky, not enough players, terrible graphics feels like you're going to get a virus every time you open the app.”
stability
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
97%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent freezes and crashes that disrupt gameplay and lead to loss of in-game currency. Many players experience the game freezing during critical moments, forcing them to log out and lose progress, while others note that glitches often occur at inconvenient times, affecting their ability to play effectively. Overall, the consensus is that the game is plagued by stability problems, making it frustrating to enjoy.
- “The game runs smoothly with no glitches.”
- “I appreciate the fast performance and stability.”
- “There are no issues with stability; everything runs perfectly.”
- “The entire game freezes up and you're unable to play that particular game unless you log out, lose your coins and log back in.”
- “Every time I go to play, which is every day, the game freezes and I continue to lose my coins, which I paid for!”
- “I'm about ready to uninstall this game because it freezes in the middle of gameplay.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
25%
19%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some users praising its fun, addictive nature and intense competition, while others criticize the interface and the time taken to find games or tournaments. Updates have improved the experience for many, but some players feel that certain features have been removed, negatively impacting gameplay. Overall, the app is seen as a solid choice for avid spades players, despite some frustrations with user behavior and game mechanics.
- “Superior gameplay, intense competition, and very appropriate emoticons and phrases!”
- “Very fun and smooth gameplay.”
- “Amazing gameplay!”
- “Incredibly boring gameplay and interface.”
- “Great app but they got rid of some things that have hurt gameplay... for example, the 150k games for solos is now gone.”
- “Awful gameplay, people are slow to bid.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as inconsistent, with some players finding it genuinely funny while others criticize it for being glitchy and not delivering on promised comedic features. While some enjoy the humorous interactions with other players, others express frustration over the game's mechanics and the insensitivity of certain jokes. Overall, the humor seems to be a mixed bag, appealing to some but leaving others disappointed.
- “Players are funny.”
- “Undeniably funny.”
- “So funny to play.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express mixed feelings about the emotional aspect of the game, noting that interactions with unkind players can be frustrating. Additionally, the auto-play feature when touching cards detracts from the emotional engagement, leading to dissatisfaction.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its smooth performance and well-optimized gameplay, providing a competitive experience both against players and bots. The layout and visual design also contribute positively to the overall optimization.
- “Runs smoothly, and the players who play are very good competition; even the bot play gives you a good challenge.”
- “Seems to run smoothly with a nice layout and aesthetic of the game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting it as a significant factor in their enjoyment, contributing to a fun and engaging experience.
- “Great game, lots of fun, and an incredible atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is immersive and truly enhances the gameplay experience.”
- “Every detail contributes to a captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”