In Pictures: 15 awesome Windows 8 'Metro-Style' apps

Here are some of the best Metro-Style Windows 8 apps - optimised for touchscreens, but functional with mouses and keyboards

Solitaire

Even Microsoft's crusty old version of Solitaire has gotten a Metro-style overhaul for Windows 8. Purists might moan about some of the gameplay changes -- points are awarded for all card placement, and you can flip the deck unlimited times--but at least the annoying "ding" sound effect for invalid moves has been toned down.

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