Graphics
Gameplay
Story
Sound
Developer
Gamehouse
Publisher
Gamehouse
Pros:
• Beautiful backgrounds
• Simple, easy to learn gameplay
• Calm relaxing beach noises
Cons:
• Not enough maps
• Bonus games irritating
This is essentially the same game as Aloha Solitaire but with a tripeaks dynamic. It’s just as good as it’s predecessor, maybe a little better. The basic idea of tripeaks, if you are new to the genre, is pretty simple. If you can count up and down to 13, you’re pretty much there. It is a little more challenging than the mahjong-inspired solitaire of Aloha Solitaire, but only barely. On the plus side, the mechanic of tripeaks lends itself to many different card layouts, which makes the levels somewhat different. Well, not all that different. Like its predecessor, this is a game for zoning out, relaxing, and perhaps for some, heavy drinking.
The only downside of the game is that the bonus levels can get a bit irritating. In these you don’t have a deck to draw from, but instead must work with 3 static piles of cards. This means you are just about always stuck with the last 4-5 cards, and you must use your “special fans” to blow the cards away. The effect is pretty, but it’s anticlimactic to end every level by clicking on the last 3 cards to make them go away. I always feel like I am cheating.
But that’s a minor gripe at best. The game remains intensely enjoyable, and for people looking for a beautiful, relaxing solitaire game, this is as good as it gets. Aloha.
Review by
Nick Kojima
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