Hearts: Card Game+ in Apple Arcade

Fun Competitive Card Game

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Our Site Score

91/100

Dandara: Trials of Fear+ is a breath of fresh air in a genre that can sometimes feel formulaic. By stripping away traditional running and jumping, the developers forced themselves to rethink level design from the ground up. Every room is a 360-degree playground. At first, it's dizzying, but once you find your rhythm, you feel like a supernatural force, zip-lining across the screen with incredible speed.

The 'Trials of Fear' additions make this the definitive version. The new narrative layers give more weight to Dandara's journey, and the extra bosses are some of the most challenging (and rewarding) in the game. The art style is gorgeous—vibrant, surreal, and deeply atmospheric. It demands a lot of the player; this isn't a casual 'pick-up-and-play' game for five minutes. It requires focus and mastery, but the payoff of finally liberating an area is immense. It's a high-water mark for indie game design on mobile.

Reviewed on: Thu Jul 04 2024
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Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. I appreciate a classic. Hearts is a game of skill and memory, and this app doesn't try to reinvent the wheel. The interface is legible, which is more than I can say for most 'modern' apps. The AI is competent enough to provide a challenge for a casual session, though it lacks the unpredictability of a human opponent.

It's free-to-play, which usually means a barrage of ads. They're here, and they're annoying, but they don't break the game logic. It's a functional utility for card players. It won't win any awards for innovation, but it respects the source material. If you like Hearts, this is Hearts.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Clean, easy-to-read UI
  • Solid AI performance
  • Customizable rule sets
  • Frequent advertisements
  • No online multiplayer in this specific version
  • Visuals are utilitarian at best

Technical Report

Performance: Very lightweight; runs on almost any hardware without heat or lag.

Accessibility:
  • Large card fonts
  • High contrast mode

Audience Fit

Buy if: You enjoy traditional card games and want a quick way to play a round on the go.

Skip if: You are looking for flashy graphics or social features.

Similar Games:
  • Spades
  • Solitaire
  • Bridge

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative critic
  • Hardware: iPhone 13
  • Playtime: 5 hours
  • Status: Played dozens of matches

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 2.1.3Thu Dec 18 2025

Thank you for playing! This update includes performance optimizations to improve stability.

Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5 with 1504 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Game Overview

Dandara: Trials of Fear+ is a singular metroidvania experience where movement is the primary puzzle. As Dandara, you don't run; you leap between surfaces regardless of gravity. This Apple Arcade edition expands the original game with 'Trials of Fear' content, adding new bosses, areas, and story beats. Explore a sprawling interconnected world filled with Salt-corrupted enemies, uncovering secrets and gaining new powers to liberate the world of Salt from the brink of collapse.

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News on this game

Hearts: Card Game+ and Spades: Card Game+ hit Apple Arcade

Apple Arcade has gained two new card games today — Hearts: Card Game+ and Spades: Card Game+ are both available for download for free if...

iMore - Sun Jan 23 2022

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Hearts: Card Game+ (Apple Arcade Playthrough) Mobilityware - YouTube
Hearts: Card Game+ - YouTube

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