KarmaStar explained
KarmaStar is a 2009 mobile video game from Arkane Studios.
Development
The 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
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"
Macworld praised the game's strategic depth and great visual style.[5]
Notes and References
- Web site: Brandon. Boyer. iPhone a "revolution" for game design - Arkane Studios. https://web.archive.org/web/20230206152006/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/iphone-a-revolution-for-game-design-arkane-studios. GamesIndustry.biz. February 6, 2023. September 17, 2008. June 24, 2023.
- Web site: KarmaStar Announced. https://web.archive.org/web/20230625191144/https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/03/24/karmastar-announced. IGN. June 25, 2023. March 24, 2009. June 24, 2023.
- Web site: KarmaStar. https://web.archive.org/web/20230131080159/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/karmastar-majesco-s-first-iphone-effort-from-harvey-smith-s-arkane-studios. GamesIndustry.biz. January 31, 2023. March 11, 2009. June 24, 2023.
- Web site: KarmaStar. https://web.archive.org/web/20230625191814/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/karmastar-tactical-card-game-yours-for-2-99-from-the-apple-app-store. GamesIndustry.biz. June 25, 2023. March 25, 2009. June 24, 2023.
- Web site: Lex. Friedman. KarmaStar for iPhone. https://web.archive.org/web/20210612154136/https://www.macworld.com/article/198354/karmastar.html. Macworld. June 12, 2021. June 11, 2009. June 24, 2023.
