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Solitaire Poker

Publisher: Sega
Machine: Sega Game Gear (EU Version)

 
Published in Ace #055: April 1992

Solitaire Poker

Everyone looks a good puzzle game, and this is a very good one. The aim is simple - select a card from one of the four piles on offer, and place it on a 5 x 5 grid. Points are awarded for pairs, flushes, etc, created either vertically, horizontally or along the main diagonals. Score over a certain amount and the player progresses on to the next, tougher level. There are a number of variants on the theme, but that's the main thrust of the game.

What more is there to say about such a simple concept? Aesthetically it's fine - the functional graphics are clear and colourful and there's a vast number of backgrounds tunettes to pick between. Although not exactly using the full-colour LCD capabilities of the Gear to its fullest, it's one of the most enjoyable Gear games I've seen for a long, long time, and as such comes with a strong recommendation.