Solitaire Detective: Framed

Solitaire is one of the most popular card games on the computer, probably right up there with poker. However, there are many ways one can enjoy Solitaire, which makes it such a malleable game and allows the developers to constantly come up with new ideas. On the other hand, the gimmick can get old pretty quickly as well.

Solitaire Detective: Framed is a pretty fast-paced game in which your goal is to clear the cards from the table and make sure you score as many points as you can. Naturally, the rules are very similar to those from the classic Solitaire, except that they are much simpler in this case. Thus, everyone should be able to enjoy it without any previous experience required.

There’s even a story to keep you company along the way. As such, you play the role of a woman whose groom gets arrested for robbery, except that he is innocent. Obviously, you start searching for clues and evidence to prove his innocence, which is where the fun part comes in. On the other hand, none of this affects the gameplay in any way, since you are constantly doing the same thing.

You can solve every problem with a few mouse clicks, which is why everyone should be able to enjoy the game, regardless of previous experience. The puzzles get tougher later on, however, especially since they require you to pay more attention to what cards are on the table. It’s also wise to make use of your wild cards and jokers, otherwise you’ll get stuck rather quickly.

As for the graphics, you shouldn’t expect anything too grand, but then again everything looks quite decent anyway. Hence, there are multiple deck models to choose from, and the backgrounds change on a regular basis. Obviously, there are no three-dimensional environments or flashy cutscenes, but they are not required in a simple game such as this one.

In spite of its simplicity, Solitaire Detective: Framed can still keep you engaged for a few hours, especially if you are a fan of Solitaire and you enjoy puzzles. Thus, the game should find itself a decent audience out there.

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