title: KarmaStar
text: # KarmaStar
  
  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. The title was officially announced in March 2009 with Majesco Entertainment being the game's publisher. It was released on March 25, 2009.
  
  ## Reception
  
  Review scores :
  
  | Publication | Score |
  | - | - |
  | Pocket Gamer | 3/5/5 |
  | IGN | 8/10 |
  
  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.
  
  