KarmaStar

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KarmaStar
Karmastar video game cover.jpg
Developer(s) Arkane Studios
Publisher(s) Majesco Entertainment
Platform(s) iPhone
iPod Touch
ReleaseMarch 25, 2009

KarmaStar is a 2009 mobile video game from Arkane Studios.

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Gameplay

KarmaStar is a strategy game that represents an entire life in just eight turns, as players control a spaceman who must acquire resources — love, money, family, intelligence, and health — while competing against rivals to gain the most points before the lifecycle ends. Players can gain resources or challenge others in turn-based resource battles which rely on virtual dice rolls, where a higher roll wins. Special abilities like moxie (extra battle rolls), alchemy, and corruption can help or hinder progress. Players can attack rivals or share resources strategically. Players can compete against human opponents for a more engaging experience. [1]

Development

The game was first teased in September 2008 during Harvey Smith's (the game's developer) 2008 Austin GDC GameCareerGuide session. [2] The title was officially announced in March 2009 with Majesco Entertainment being the game's publisher. [3] [4] It was released on March 25, 2009. [5]

Reception

IGN gave the game a score of 8 out of 10, stating:"KarmaStar is a fun, fresh strategy game that reminded me of a card game without cards. There is a great deal of depth here within the three difficulty levels of your AI-controlled opponents" [1]

Macworld praised the game's strategic depth and great visual style. [7]

Daily Record said "KarmaStar has recently been reduced to 59p on the App Store and is well worth it" [8]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Buchanan, Levi (April 20, 2009). "KarmaStar iPhone Review". IGN . Archived from the original on September 23, 2014. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  2. ↑ Boyer, Brandon (September 17, 2008). "iPhone a "revolution" for game design - Arkane Studios". GamesIndustry.biz . Archived from the original on February 6, 2023. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  3. ↑ "KarmaStar Announced". IGN . March 24, 2009. Archived from the original on June 25, 2023. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  4. ↑ "KarmaStar". GamesIndustry.biz . March 11, 2009. Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  5. ↑ "KarmaStar". GamesIndustry.biz . March 25, 2009. Archived from the original on June 25, 2023. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  6. ↑ MacInnes, Fraser (May 5, 2009). "KarmaStar". Pocket Gamer . Archived from the original on June 25, 2023. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  7. ↑ Friedman, Lex (June 11, 2009). "KarmaStar for iPhone". Macworld . Archived from the original on June 12, 2021. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  8. ↑ Munro, Scott (July 3, 2009). "Karmastar". Daily Record . Archived from the original on August 25, 2009. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
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