Wyvern Studios Solitaire: 30th Aniversary Edition

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Wyvern Studios Solitaire: 30th Anniversary Edition is a tribute to the original game released in the 1990's by Wyvern Studios. It features both Klondike Solitaire and Pyramid Solitaire. It includes 9 different deck styles to choose from and features joystick support for the full experience. The base game is offered for free and can be played as is without any cost forever. We plan to offer ruleset…

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Play Modes

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

Wyvern Studios Solitaire: 30th Aniversary Edition screenshot

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Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is free and offers a variety of solitaire games, including Klondike and Pyramid with different rule variations.
The visuals and controls are appealing, providing a nostalgic retro feel that some players may enjoy.
Customization options for card designs and backgrounds add a fun element to the gameplay.

The game feels incomplete and has several non-functional features, such as the 'Card Deck Creator Tool' and 'Rules and Layout Editor'.
There are visual issues, such as cards blending together due to lack of shading and slow animations when dealing cards.
The game size is disproportionately large for a solitaire game, raising questions about its necessity on players' devices.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay in card games is characterized by fixed mechanics that define the experience, making significant alterations result in a completely different game. Unlike video games, where mechanics can vary widely and create distinct experiences, card games like Klondike Solitaire maintain their identity through consistent rules. Customization options, such as background and card design, enhance the experience but do not fundamentally change the gameplay.
- “Yet, because it's a genre, there are also differences in the gameplay mechanics of those games - one game might have auto-regenerating health while another might not.”
- “And while even a seasoned card game designer would be hard-pressed to translate the modern-day gameplay of such notable multiplayer games such as 'World of Warcraft' or 'Fortnite' into a card game, just about any seasoned video game developer can probably hack together a serviceable enough computer game rendition of 'solitaire' or 'poker,' either for their own amusement or for a niche crowd of enthusiasts.”
- “If you alter the gameplay mechanics of Klondike Solitaire in any meaningful way, you no longer have Klondike Solitaire but something else.”
- “With changes to gameplay mechanics, one FPS game can feel very different than another.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally well-received, with users praising their aesthetic appeal and functionality. Many find the visuals to be lovely and suitable for the game's requirements, expressing no significant complaints.
- “It works, it's pretty, the controls and visuals are lovely, I have no complaints.”
- “The graphics were perfectly fine for what it needed to do.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the game features no music, which may contribute to a lack of atmosphere or engagement during gameplay.
- “There is no music in the game.”
- “The game lacks any musical elements.”
- “I was disappointed to find there is no music at all.”