Item: Love Letter - Card Game
Rating: 89
Author: Dinsun

Dinsun Review

I’ve played the physical version of Love Letter for years; it’s a masterpiece of minimalist design. This app, however, feels like a missed opportunity. It’s functional, but the interface is clunky and it forces a landscape orientation that doesn't suit the quick-play nature of a card game on a phone. The AI is remarkably predictable—once you’ve played ten rounds, you’ve seen every 'tactic' the computer has to offer.

There’s no soul here. The animations are stiff, and for a game about courtly intrigue, the presentation is dry. It’s fine if you absolutely need to play Love Letter on a train, but the experience is far inferior to sitting around a table with actual human beings. It’s a 5-minute game stretched into a 10-minute chore by slow animations and menu transitions.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Faithful to the original rules
Includes online matchmaking
Easy to learn for newcomers

Rigid UI and lack of portrait mode
Dull visual presentation
Predictable AI opponents

Technical Report

Performance: Occasional crashes on newer iOS versions; text can be small on larger screens.

Accessibility:

In-game rule reference
Visual log of played cards

Audience Fit

Buy if: You are a die-hard fan of the card game and want a way to play solo.

Skip if: You expect modern digital board game polish or a compelling campaign.

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Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative critic
Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro Max
Playtime: 5 hours
Status: Won multiple online matches

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1412772177

$3.99 13+★3.1 57 reviews

Author : Twin Sails Interactive

Pubish Date : Wed Oct 24 2018

Last Update Date : Sat Oct 27 2018

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.2Sat Oct 27 2018

Fix for XS Max launch crash.
DRAW, PLAY AND BLUFF, FOR ONLY ONE SUITOR WILL BE ABLE TO WIN THE HEART OF THE PRINCESS
You and other suitors are prepared to do anything to get your love letter to the princess. She's shut herself inside her palace, so you're forced to use go-betweens to deliver the message. Guards, princes, the king, the countess... Who will turn out to be the best ally to help win your beloved's heart?
You only ever have two cards in your hand. Draw and play your cards to get closer to the princess. Everyone staying in the castle could aid you in their own way: guards and princes can help discredit letters from other suitors, priests will give you precious information about your rivals while the handmaiden will protect your letter at any cost!
As the game progresses, you'll have to think strategically, bluff and try to read your opponents' game. When the deck is used up, the card in your hand will be the character holding your letter for the princess. The strongest card, i.e. the character who's closest to the princess, wins!
Send the other suitors packing, gain the advantage and win the game. Let's get started!
Features:
• Simple rules and quick turns in this game adapted from the multi-award winning card game Love Letter
• 1 to 4 players
• Play in single-player mode against the computer, against your friends in local multiplayer or face suitors from all over the world in online mode
• 16 cards representing 8 types of characters found at the Court: Guards, Priests, Barons, Handmaidens, Princes, King, Countess and of course the Princess
Available languages: French, English, Spanish, Italian, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Russian.
Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
DRAW, PLAY AND BLUFF, FOR ONLY ONE SUITOR WILL BE ABLE TO WIN THE HEART OF THE PRINCESS
You and other suitors are prepared to do anything to get your love letter to the princess. She's shut herself inside her palace, so you're forced to use go-betweens to deliver the message. Guards, princes, the king, the countess... Who will turn out to be the best ally to help win your beloved's heart?
You only ever have two cards in your hand. Draw and play your cards to get closer to the princess. Everyone staying in the castle could aid you in their own way: guards and princes can help discredit letters from other suitors, priests will give you precious information about your rivals while the handmaiden will protect your letter at any cost!
As the game progresses, you'll have to think strategically, bluff and try to read your opponents' game. When the deck is used up, the card in your hand will be the character holding your letter for the princess. The strongest card, i.e. the character who's closest to the princess, wins!
Send the other suitors packing, gain the advantage and win the game. Let's get started!
Features:
• Simple rules and quick turns in this game adapted from the multi-award winning card game Love Letter
• 1 to 4 players
• Play in single-player mode against the computer, against your friends in local multiplayer or face suitors from all over the world in online mode
• 16 cards representing 8 types of characters found at the Court: Guards, Priests, Barons, Handmaidens, Princes, King, Countess and of course the Princess
Available languages: French, English, Spanish, Italian, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Russian.

Ratings & Reviews

3.1 out of 5 with 57 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 13+

Love Letter is the official digital adaptation of the world-renowned card game. In a quest to deliver your message to the Princess, you must use characters from the royal court to outmaneuver your rivals. Each card has a unique power, and with only a small deck to play with, every draw counts. Balance risk and reward as you deduce which cards your opponents are holding in this elegant game of social deduction.

Features

Official digital adaptation of the board game

Ranked online multiplayer

Solo play against challenging AI

Beautifully animated card effects

Tips

The Guard Strategy

The Guard is your most powerful tool for elimination. Keep track of which cards have been played to narrow down your guesses and knock opponents out early.