Sound: Each character speaks with a distinctive voice. Characters have simple animation that is amusing at first but will start to get tiresome after awhile.
Unfortunately, there aren't any 3D views of the cards or playing surface - so don't expect anything flashy. The cards can be enlarged for those having trouble seeing them and there are a variety of card layouts from which to choose. Graphics: The graphics are simple with different colored backgrounds and small cartoon portraits of the characters. While it certainly is not a revolutionary game, the shelves aren't exactly loaded with titles designed to appeal to both young and old alike. The variety of card games, colorful graphics, extensive options, easy interface and Internet play all make it a worthwhile choice.
Hoyle Classic Card Games still remains a solid choice for those just starting to get involved in computer games (or computers in general), families with children or those who are less demanding of their games as long as they offer some fun. And don't you already have a solitaire game on your computer? You also have to consider that most of these games can be found at no cost over the Internet. A few games (Euchre, poker or bridge) will probably only appeal to serious card players, while others (solitaire, War and Old Maid) might only be appreciated by younger players. You have to wonder, however, if the mix of games will turn off some potential buyers.
If you can learn to live with the oddball characters, you'll be happy to know that the computer is very challenging on the harder difficulty levels. While children will probably love playing with this assortment, most will want to turn down the volume after a few hands. Among the opponents you'll face are Langley, the snooty lawyer (who sounds suspiciously like Thurston Howell III from Gilligin's Island) Maurice the French explorer who communicates through an animal hand puppet Gax the green alien, who morphs into the likeness of either Elvis Presley or Marilyn Monroe as he speaks and Harley, the talking Grizzly Bear. It doesn't help matters that most of the characters are flat-out goofy. Unfortunately, the game suffers by offering computer opponents who grate on the nerves with their repeating phrases and weak attempts at humor. The interface is easy to use, and you're only a mouse click away from brushing up on the rules of play for any game you're unfamiliar with. Hoyle Classic Card Games offers twelve timeless favorites in a colorful, appealing package.
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