Разработчик: The Revills Games
Описание
- A store packed with Baseball items
- 20 levels to play
- Mini-games
- 180 innings to complete
- Relaxing music
- Full Voice Over
Поддерживаемые языки: english, german
Системные требования
Windows
- OS *: Windows XP
- Processor: 1GHz
- Memory: 1024 MB RAM
- Graphics: 64MB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 7.0
- Storage: 81 MB available space
- Sound Card: Any
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A very fun solitaire game from a smaller developer that deserves your attention. Home Run Solitaire has all the bells and whistles with a minimal baseball Americana side story, where a woman is the star athlete of the team. I own other games from the developer and I've been pleased with them all. It definitely scratches your solitaire itch :)
This game was my second go-round with a Solitaire title from the Revills Games, following Legends of Solitaire: Curse of the Dragons, which I played and finished back in fall of 2020. I didn't write a review for that game, but the playing experience with this release is very similar to the older title, only with a story related to baseball as opposed to one with fantasy elements.
I will always remember this game due to the fact that my old laptop bit the dust not long after I finished a session in the latter part of February. It had nothing to do with the game itself, as these things tend to happen with laptops that are 6-7 years old (especially ones that aren't high performance models), but I learned a valuable (and very painful) lesson about backing up hard drives, something I (foolishly) neglected with my old laptop (that's a very long story that will not be touched upon here). I only bring this up due to the fact that I had put 10.1 hours into this game prior to the computer problems, and this is not a title that gets saved in the Steam Cloud. This is most definitely what would be referred to as a "first world problem," but I had to start over from scratch when I resumed this game on a backup laptop that was sitting around here, and it took me 17.7 hours to complete it from beginning to end; this is around the total playing time (perhaps a bit less) that someone should expect if they intend to earn all of the achievements. The 27.8 hours that are on my record also reflect the time spent on my old laptop before it met its end.
This game is enjoyable enough to play for 17.7 hours (or longer due to technical difficulties like mine, although it was frustrating to start over at the beginning), but I think that Curse of the Dragons was a better game overall. The music and some of the elements of the game need to be set aside since they don't fit all that well with baseball (umpires are not known for using whistles, for example, and the music definitely fits much, much better with a fantasy theme than it does baseball), but it's important to remember that this is about Solitaire first and foremost. There's nothing wrong with the style of play itself, but it's probably best to play this game in shorter sessions since there is a lot of repetition, which is something you should expect with a Solitaire game. I was surprised to hear a Spinal Tap reference during the level where you are playing the California team, and there are a number of (intentionally) corny jokes and references throughout that are heavily laden with puns. I didn't mind them at all since that kind of humor fits well with this type of game.
I was able to get this game for 75% off during a sale back in late 2020, but I would still recommend it at full price since it's not incredibly expensive. The achievements aren't extremely difficult to earn if you put in a little time, and, while it's not the definitive Solitaire game, it's another solid title from the Revills Games.
This is another Solitaire game I picked up to play casually, either while playing DnD with friends or while watching YouTube. I like having these games like that on the side for that reason.
Home Run Solitaire plays pretty similar to the other Solitaire games of this style on Steam, with no real deviations. You click on a card that is 1 higher or 1 lower than the card number you have, regardless of the suit, to bring it to the deck and try to clear the board. Some later levels have obstacles like locks you have to find the key for under cards, or baseball themed ones like a home plate you have to find a runner under a card to slide to, or a find a ball to throw into a glove blocking another card. Each level gets progressively harder, with the last ones even having all these obstacles in one hand.
Like other Solitaire games of this style, there are power ups and abilities you can buy in a store to use at different times with money you earn from playing hands or cards. Most of them are pretty cut and dry and similar to the other solitaire games with the same power ups.
Though this one does have a couple that I hadn't seen in any of the others I've played so far. Notably the one that will turn the top card in your foundation to an Ace. specifically an Ace. an interesting idea, only useful if there is a 2 or a King in play. There's also a play on the Lightning ability that many of these games have, but rather than just strike a single or a couple cards, this one will actually strike all top cards in play, which can clear a lot. Really nice.
This also does power ups in a different way with it being you can only have 4 active max at a time, which you choose before starting a level. You check or uncheck from the list of them which ones you want to be able to use, and can only use them until changing the list. Most other Solitaire games like this, you have access to all the power ups as you unlock them, each of them on a cool down the same as this game as far as cool downs go.
this one doesn't take too long to complete. I only have as many hours in it as I do, because i had the game open a lot while doing other things and playing at it casually while watching YouTube or such.
My one real negative to this game is the fact that once you buy all the power ups and upgrades from the store...there is nothing else you can use the in game money on. Most Solitaire games like this have the ability to purchase spare cards or wild cards from the store with money, which I usually wind up doing once I bought everything else, buy wild cards when I need them. Nothing like that in this game, so you wind up getting a lot of money towards the end game with nothing to use it on. Only a minor nit pick, however.
Still a really enjoyable Solitaire game. Not as long to complete as the Faerie ones, but more simple and casual also. A worth while play, and if you're a baseball fan, that's a bonus.
I have been looking for a solitaire game like Fairway Solitaire and Home Run Solitaire is the closest I have found on Steam. While there are many games that are similar in basic game play, none of them have come close to being as entertaining as Fairway Solitaire, until I found this game. The story kept me entertained and addicted to this game until I completed it. I really loved the squirrel and wish he had more involvement in the game. I enjoyed the mini games to a point, though I never came to really understand the point of them in this game and was glad there was an option to stop those cards from appearing so I could just focus on playing solitaire and advancing the story. The power-ups and cards were well themed to the story and while there are many other solitaire games with themes and story lines, this one still manages to feel unique.
A nice solitaire game with a simple back story. And the perspective of getting new power-ups kept me engaged. The mini games that are ok, they do not add much fun but makes you more mindful when you start getting asleep.
This isn't as good as "Chef" or "Dragons" solitaire games (they're great!)
Couldn't get into this one... Higher difficulty, consistently 'bad' cards.
The relentless "pop up text graphics" are disorienting.
It's basically a "Golf" solitaire game (have to find a card 1 lower or 1 higher than the face card). I was hoping this would be similar to Gridiron Solitaire, where you sort of feel like you're actually affecting a football game. It has a baseball theme, in that there are 9 innings, but you just never feel like your cards in any way relate to the 'baseball game' being played in the narrated story line. For example, regardless of how you win the 9th hand against the Nevada Aliens, the story line says that you hit a walk-off grand slam to send the team to the playoffs. The cards you play have no effect on the outcome of the story line; it's a separate thing altogether. There are some cards that have to be unblocked before you can remove them, like a lock that you have to find the key for, and a glove that you need to find a baseball for. But one of these is an umpire, and to remove that card, you need to find his...WHISTLE? Umpires don't have whistles. Coupled with the horrendous English in the recap screens, it's obvious the creators aren't American, and aren't that familiar with baseball.
Quality baseball themed tower like Solitaire with quality baseball inspired achievements and plenty of content.
A terrific solitaire game for fans of casual gaming who also enjoy baseball. The generic baseball theme and puns from the announcers are a nice touch and make this a very enjoyable game. There are different difficulty settings for all levels of players including casual. I recommend this game as a way to relax and unwind while watching a baseball game. And if you are football fan, check out the football version of this game made by these developers.
Nice game if you like solitaire with a twist
7/10
Home Run Solitaire is a solid solitaire experience. As you complete levels and earn money, you can use it to buy both passive and active upgrades to help you in subsequent levels. The game is a good length, and unlike the Revills other game Chef Solitaire, you begin unlocking your final upgrades towards the end of the experience rather than about halfway through. Although there are more than four active abilities to unlock, you can take only four into a level with you. This is neat, and allows you to create a "build" that you prefer - however, I felt that there were clear winners when it came to these abilities. There were two abilities that dropped in a card that you could immediately use, one that dropped in a wild card, and of course the lightning bat, that removes all of the top cards in each stack on the board.
The "humor" in the game is typically puns on the names of the opposing teams by one of the announcers, Frank. I suppose it was amusing enough, although rather groan-worthy. Additionally, there were times when I wondered if developer Revills Games had ever played baseball, after listening to some of the things that were highlighted by the announcers.
If you like this sort of solitaire game, you really can't go wrong here. Just like in Chef Solitaire, the Revills have little mini-games that pop up from time to time as you play. I thought these were generally OK, although your mileage may vary. One very small gripe I had was that there were achievements for activating certain inferior abilities 40 times. I tend to like picking up the achievements as I go, but in my opinion, the abilities I was asked to activate were inferior to others that I had available. For instance, the soda can always drops an Ace when activated, but when compared to abilities that drop cards that can always be used, or a wild card? It pales in comparison. I felt the same way about the foam finger, which shuffles all of the cards on the board - there were times that I would use it and still not have a play. Therefore, if you want to snag all the achievements, you might have to self-handicap for a little while.
Very nice solitaire game.
end of 2019 edit: a speech volume slider has been added, so I edited the review a bit and turned it into a recommendation.
I love solitaire, especially chef solitiare by the same developer, don't mind that they're pretty much the same thing with a different coat of paint even if it's something I don't care about, like baseball, but it was really annoying that none of their games (and there are a bunch on steam) had proper audio settings.
it took me literal years to convince them to add a speech volume slider, without which cutscenes would still play voiceovers, even with music and sound turned down. and now that it's added, I can finally recommend it if you want a baseball-themed card game for a change, with the usual gameplay mechanics otherwise.
the only issue now is that the intro still plays every time you start the game, and speech volume settings don't affect the voiceovers there, but the intro's skippable at least.
Chill solitaire game. Very casual. Lots of special abilities to unlock that gives you different ways to play the game, and you are limited to four abilities at once. This means you can cater to your style of gaming. Nothing to brag about for graphics or sound, but the game is solid. Definitely recommended if you like casual card games.
First let me say, that finding out the Revills games were made by a husband/wife team was so touching to me! You guys keep up the good work!
I am recommending this game, although, I'm not going to lie, I'm not enjoying this one as much as Chef Solitaire: USA. I LOVED that game, and have been trying to find a solitaire game that replicated that experience ever since. I thought this one might be it, but while it has many of the same elements, it's not the same.
There are more things to do, as in the mini games, remove the obstacles, etc. But I'm finding this one much more grindy as far as the card gameplay. It could just be me, but I seem to be failing rounds multiple times. With the way the perks are set up, I have to buy certain ones in order to fulfill the achievement requirements. Money seems to be earned rather easily, but still I miss the way things were in Chef Solitaire.
I haven't had this failing rounds issue with Chef Solitaire, or the others I've tried since. In a way it seems there is too much going on, and to keep track of. But it is a fun game, that I'd recommend for solitaire lovers.
I don't want to discourage the Revills at all, or cause anyone not to try the game. I think just for me, it is not as enjoyable. Plus I'm not a baseball fan. Again, my problem :o)
Final word, if you love solitaire, I'd give it a try. There are interesting things to do besides just play cards. But it is possible that the card layouts might be a bit more difficult to master than other solitaires you may have tried.
Being a Connoisseur of Solitaire games. I am qualified to tell you that Home Run Solitaire is a very good solitaire game. Although, I consider it short (beat it under 12 hours), it does make up for it with solid gameplay, mini games, and a decent storyline. Very good casual solitaire game that should be in every gamer's library. I highly recommend it. 11/10.
I haven't finished the game so this review will be edited at some time in the future.
So far it's a good solitaire game. It's the Three Towers type of solitaire, like in Faerie Solitaire. Click on a card that is a number one higher or lower than the card on the draw pile. Keep going until all of the turned down cards have been uncovered.
There's a bit of story as you play a rookie just joining the team. There is full voice dialogue. You can choose a male or female character and five ages from youth to granny! There are also baseball themed cursors, and card backs.
Mini-Games! Occasionally there are mini games with a timer and if you finish in time you get bonus money. Some of the mini-games are Memory, and Mixed up Puzzle.
Gameplay is solid. They give you enough cards to usually clear everything. There are 3 difficulty levels and I'm playing the middle "normal" difficulty. As you earn money you can buy items in the store that will help, like more cards added to the deck, another undo, more cards uncovered at beginning of level, etc. You gotta decide for yourself what you want to buy or if you want to save up for something more expensive.
If you like baseball and like solitaire, this game is a good buy.
Дополнительная информация
| Разработчик | The Revills Games |
| Платформы | Windows |
| Ограничение возраста | Нет |
| Дата релиза | 24.01.2025 |
| Отзывы пользователей | 88% положительных (17) |