Legends of Solitaire: Curse of the Dragons Reviews

Would I buy this again? Probably not. Would I pay the asking price ($8.99)? Absolutely not. We're all pretty familiar with the way that solitaire works. The rules for this one -- you have to choose cards that are sequential, not necessarily alternating between red and black suits. The sequence can move up or down -- for example, when you have a "four" exposed you can either play a three or a five on it. You get bonus points for the number of cards you can play in sequence. You also achieve bonus points for various combinations and permutations. For me -- there are so many free versions of solitaire out there that this one isn't necessary. Yes, there is an overarching plot -- you are a group of fantasy adventurers journeying through the dangerous countryside, fighting orcs and dragons as you go. But truly the requirements from advancing one level to another are pretty arbitrary. And anyone who plays solitaire knows that your ultimate success is largely based on luck. Games based on luck, for me, begin to feel tedious. Grinding is an unpleasant label you might apply to it. Listen, I've had my fill of grinding after playing WoW for seven years. The title "The Insane" was enough to convience me that I was wasting my life on sh*t that didn't matter. So I get pissed off at games that essentially become grinding episodes. The graphics are cool, the sound is passable, and the game enjoyable enough. It's just that I think that there are plenty of free versions out there that makes me conclude that this one isn't worth spending money on. As always, readers should view what I write seen through the lens of the casual gamer -- that is, someone who has limited time due to family, a career, and soul-crushing student loan debt. Save yourself $9. Buy your kids some cookies at Target.

Very cool! I like this one better than Chef Solitaire- there are a lot more game-play elements in this. Cool story, nice music and artwork. Trading cards, Badge and achievements. Highly recommend!

I love every solitaire game I've played from Steam so far. And this one started out to be a good one like the others. Until you get to level 20 where it requires 4 perfects. It seems that they have designed the game so that there is no way to get these 4 perfects. I know how to play these games and have completed every one so far - but not this one. I have tryed now over 8 hours of playtime to complete level 20, playing it over and over way too many times. If you want a solitaire game that you have a chance of completing this is NOT the one. It's a shame with so much left to unlock that on the first go-through they make an impossible level. I am uninstalling this game now to make room for something that you can actually finish. Too bad.

really wonderful solitaire game, i like the graphics, the cards, and the play style. the extras like the companions is a nice addition as well. very relaxing and enjoyable to play late at night right before bed.

Not the most fun game. I got this game based on how much fun I had on a similar game, Faerie Solitaire. That game was challenging, but a smooth experience to play. This plays in a similar manner/rules, but has a lot more muddling it. Random things like a dragons flame, or locks happening, either damning you to not get a perfect (unless you're very lucky with your card draws), or necessitating going into the shop to spend money on a consumable item. It breaks the flow and makes the game frustrating. It's not a bad game but it feels like a downgrade--like there was artificial difficulty put in, just for the sake of being hard, rather than more fun. If you're about to purchase this game based on how much you like Faerie Solitaire, you might be disappointed...

This is an outstanding piece of work. Game-play variables are ingenious. Graphics and sound are great. Storyline is interesting. 9/10

This my second game from Revills Games (previously played Chef Solitaire) but this is the game that made me a fan of this Australian husband and wife game developers. I thought both the voice acting and story was brilliant, and I liked how a segment of the story was given after each level. Will definitely be purchasing more quality solitaire games from these developers. Proud to be Australian :)

It is an OK game. Polished in presentation, and the story while generic moves the game forward. But very long, and with over 300 levels of the exact same thing I was getting very bored by the end. Still, hard to fault a game for having too much content for those that want to keep playing. 6/10

Fairly typical solitaire game, similar to others by this developer. The Voice acting is good. The story is a typical one for games like this, not bad, but not deep. (If you are expecting a seriously deep and compelling story- play an RPG, not a solitaire game.). The story is delivered via the opening scene when you first launch the game, and then when you complete a chapter you get a new page with more story. It's okay- medieval dragon-slaying fantasy type stuff, probably fine for younger kids with parental supervision. Nothing too gory or scary, though the sudden appearance of the fire-breather while playing a table might be a bit if a scare for really young kids. Typical grind grind grind to complete objectives. Expect to replay some hands several times if you are going for all three-stars on every level. You can replay tables 1-9 as many times as you like to perfect them alll, but the last able (10) cannot be replayed without replaying the entire chapter. [b][u]***Accessibility***[/u][/b] The game can be played with a mouse only, one-handed. Everything delivered via voice acting is also delivered via text- there are no text scaling options, but the text does not disappear or move too fast to read. You must click to progress past, so you have all the time you need. Should be very playable for Deaf and HoH players. Some text is smallish- may be tougher for players with low vision, even in full-screen. No colorblindness settings- the map is marked with red dots (completed chapters) and larger green dots (the chapter you are playing). The size difference between the two should help, but you may need to use machine settings to adjust colors, depending on what form of color-blindness you have. The UI and things like navigation to the store are not great- you have to click "Menu" while you are at the table, then choose "Map" then "Store", to be able to buy buffs and potions. Wild cards are bought while playing a table, using a [+] in the lower right side of the screen. It isn't well explained, even with the tutorial turned on. Can be a bit illogical feeling and a bit confusing. 3 different difficulty modes, with no achievements tied to difficulty. So that's a nice thing for people who want or need an easier mode, and for those who really like to challenge themselves. *************************************************************** Again, it's a fairly typical solitaire/story game, heavy grind with a reasonably good story for this type of game. 100% Achievements should be possible for pretty much anyone, but it won't be quick. Recommended, especially on sale. The game has faults, but runs well even on a toaster, and no bugs encountered by me at the time of this review. Good time killer, suitable for short sessions (each table only lasts for 5-15 minutes depending on whether you replay it), or longer sessions if you like. Just don't expect anything out-of-the-ordinary or fresh. But worth a buy, even so.

This game is wonderful with only one drawback...you can't replay hands if you miss cards. This is very frustrating. You can replay the whole level but not individual hands. This is the only thing that irks me because I am a completionist. Otherwise its a great solitaire game, reminds me of The Chronicles of Emerland Solitaire a bit with the whole companion aspect.