KarmaStar is a 2009 mobile video game from Arkane Studios.
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| Developer(s) | Arkane Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Majesco Entertainment |
| Platform(s) | iPhone iPod Touch |
| Release | March 25, 2009 |
Development
editThe game was first teased in September 2008 during Harvey Smith's (the game's developer) 2008 Austin GDC GameCareerGuide session.[1] The title was officially announced in March 2009 with Majesco Entertainment being the game's publisher.[2][3] It was released on March 25, 2009.[4]
Reception
edit| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Pocket Gamer | 3/5/5[5] |
| IGN | 8/10[6] |
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"[6]
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
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "KarmaStar Announced". IGN. March 24, 2009. Archived from the original on June 25, 2023. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
- ^ "KarmaStar". GamesIndustry.biz. March 11, 2009. Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
- ^ "KarmaStar". GamesIndustry.biz. March 25, 2009. Archived from the original on June 25, 2023. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
- ^ MacInnes, Fraser (May 5, 2009). "KarmaStar". Pocket Gamer. Archived from the original on June 25, 2023. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
- ^ a b Buchanan, Levi (April 20, 2009). "KarmaStar iPhone Review". IGN. Archived from the original on September 23, 2014. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
- ^ Friedman, Lex (June 11, 2009). "KarmaStar for iPhone". Macworld. Archived from the original on June 12, 2021. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
- ^ Munro, Scott (July 3, 2009). "Karmastar". Daily Record. Archived from the original on August 25, 2009. Retrieved October 20, 2024.