StarDunk

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Stardunk
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Developer(s) Godzilab
Publisher(s) Playdigious
Platform(s) Android, iOS
ReleaseJuly 12, 2010 [1]
Genre(s) Sports
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer

StarDunk is a video game for the Android as well as the iOS. It was made by Godzilab and released for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. [2] The game has a sequel titled StarDunk Gold. It has achieved over 4 million downloads. [3]

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Gameplay

StarDunk is a basketball game where the objective is to shoot the ball through the hoop. Set in space, it is a massively multiplayer sports game where the player competes at shooting against other players, in a space backdrop. [4]

Reception

StarDunk has received positive reviews. AndroidTapp gave it a maximum five stars, saying that it is "huge, online multiplayer, basketballing extravaganza". [3] TouchArcade praised the game, saying "Star Dunk is an entertaining take on a popular sport that should have the competitive types champing at the bit for a long time to come" but criticized the fact that there is no way to challenge friends directly. [6] Gamezebo scored StarDunk 3.5/5. [7] AppSpy called the game "a great time-waster". [1]

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