Since recently users of the iPhone and iPod Touch has been paying much attention to the hardcore gaming side of the iPhone platform especially with the recent announcement of the iPhone 3G S.

Plus with the speed of the Apple iPhone 3G S I know that it will even be better. There has just been a new addition to the Apple App Store. The new game is the Astraware Solitaire which was just released and is available for just $.99 for a limited time. AWSolitaire provides 12 of the most popular solitaire games available in one package. All of these games are challenging and will have you clicking “New Deal” over and over. There are several games that are new to me and easy to understand instructions had me playing the games in no time.

Press Release

Love card games? Astraware Solitaire is a fantastic collection featuring 12 of the most well-known and single player card games, chosen based on direct feedback and suggestions from customers. It includes Klondike, Pyramid, Spider, Clock, Yukon, Canfield, Four Seasons, Sultan’s Harem, Idiot’s Delight, Golf, Calculation, and Freecell, each with custom gameplay options so you can play using your favorite variation on the standard rules.

As well as the gameplay, Astraware Solitaire allows you to customize the way the game looks with a choice of decorative wallpapers, or select one of your own photos for the background. The game also offers changeable color themes, and a beautiful selection of cardbacks to enhance the look of your game. Extra backgrounds and card backs can be unlocked with special achievements as you play.

Most important of all, there is a choice of card front including a familiar traditional set with beautiful face cards, and a clear card face which is better for those with visual impairments, or for playing in bright daylight.

If you like to track your progress, the game statistics will tell you how long you’ve played and how often you win, and Astraware Solitaire includes a fun trophy system which unlocks the highly sought-after Golden Trophy Pack of cards. Once you’ve collected them all, you can even use them to play with!

Astraware Solitaire allows you to play your own music in the background, with sound effects on or off, and auto-saves your game on exit.