11 people found this review helpful
Recommended
0.0 hrs last two weeks / 29.3 hrs on record (13.2 hrs at review time)
Posted: 16 Nov, 2023 @ 5:42pm
Updated: 26 Nov, 2023 @ 5:30pm
Product received for free

🎬Gameplay Video🎬
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🕹️Gameplay🕹️
Ultimate Solitaire Collection is an assortment of Solitaire games and variants with daily challenges, a journey mode, and the option to play any of the three hundred plus games at your leisure.

Personally, I didn’t even know there were so many Solitaire games, so if you enjoy Solitaire then this selection contains all the well-known varieties like Klondike and Freecell, and even some original creations which are exclusive to this set. There are so many different ways to play Solitaire that you could easily sink hundreds of hours into this game.

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The Daily Challenge option is interesting as it provides set games each day which you can play for points towards earning bronze, silver, or gold trophies. You can go backwards in time and play challenge sets previously featured also, so if three hundred games wasn’t enough there will always be five different games featured daily.

The Journey Mode provides a path of different games to play. The only way to continue on the path is to complete the Solitaire game on offer and progress on to the next one. I was expecting a bit more from this mode really, as essentially it is just the same games you can play in the free choice section, so I didn’t really see the point. The only incentive is that there are a few achievements attached for progressing on this path and you can unlock some options to customize your cards. If it would have had a story, cut scenes, or exclusive games, then this section would have been great but otherwise it just seemed a bit redundant. The games vary in difficulty and can be very hard to complete, so if you are stuck on one game there is no way of moving forward.

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Playing in the free section gives you access to all the games available. If you enjoy tracking your progress the game provides statistics detailing how many games you have won; your best time; fewest moves; win percentage; and your best score. Your total score from all of the games is calculated and is featured on a leader board so you can see how you compare to other players. There is the option to make any of the games your favourite, which sends them to the top of the list for easier access later, and when you select a game, it shows you how the game is going to look by providing a screenshot, which was a nice touch. There are fifty achievements to attempt which are earned from completing certain games, completing games under so many moves, and completing games in a time limit.

Game play feels very fluid with the mouse, the cards look really nice, and the sound effects are great also. I absolutely loved the soundtracks associated with the games. The orchestral tunes are incredibly relaxing and the most professional I have ever heard in a card game. Winning games unlocks new options like new backgrounds, card sets, and piles for you to customize the look of the playing arena. Each game comes with its own set of rules which are laid out simply and are easy to understand and there are unlimited undos if you make any mistakes, or want to try out different moves without being penalized.

🍳Conclusion🍳
Ultimate Solitaire Collection really is the ultimate collection if you enjoy playing Solitaire and its variants. The whole package feels very professional and is a joy to play, with many facets to keep you coming back like daily challenges and achievements.

The number of games you can play is mind-blowing and will keep you busy for hundreds of hours. Each game seems to be different to the other and I enjoyed playing each variant I tried. If you enjoy playing cards then I would highly recommend this title.

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3 Comments
janner66 16 Nov, 2023 @ 10:27pm 
I know I'm going to sink a lot of hours into this. It is perfect for relaxing or playing when you're doing something else. There's so much content.
Je/s/us 16 Nov, 2023 @ 9:05pm 
Damn, that's a lot o Solitaire games. O_O
Volcanic 16 Nov, 2023 @ 7:57pm 
I didn’t know there were 300 Solitaire games either!

Shame about the Journey Mode. Maybe it could use a little story? Make it into a campaign with some lore? Dunno.

Thanks for the review about a rather fresh change in game genres, different from what we usually see.