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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Definitely the weirdest game I've ever played!

PostedJuly 24, 2018

LunaNik

fromTuesday's gone with the wind.

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Large File, Puzzle, Strategy, Word

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Karma is strictly an adventure game. That generally means you don't get a lot of instruction. However, I found the in-game tutorial helpful enough to get me on my way. After that, it was up to me to figure out what to do. I get that a lot of gamers don't like to be left alone to figure things out, but I do.

You begin as an amorphous blob in love with another blob, but your love is eaten by a ...Show more

Karma is strictly an adventure game. That generally means you don't get a lot of instruction. However, I found the in-game tutorial helpful enough to get me on my way. After that, it was up to me to figure out what to do. I get that a lot of gamers don't like to be left alone to figure things out, but I do.

You begin as an amorphous blob in love with another blob, but your love is eaten by a dark and terrible creature. When you complain to your creator, it sends you down to a planet to be reborn and evolve to the point where you can rescue your sweetie. And this begins your journey through a surreal environment populated with odd creatures. Some will help you, while others will hinder you.

CONTROLS
• Click on the ground at the point you wish to move to.
• Click on things in the environment to interact with them. The game will note which items and creatures are interactive by displaying thought bubbles. Often, the bubbles tell you what is required; generally it'll show you a mouse action, an inventory item, or an animation of the problem you need to solve.
• Roll the mouse wheel to zoom in and out.
• Click and drag on the background to view areas that are off-screen.
• Keep an eye on the bottom right corner of the screen, which will change from a revolving hourglass during animations to a lightbulb during gameplay. If the lightbulb lights up, click it to get a hint.
• The inventory drops down when you mouse over the top of the screen. You don't take things from it; instead, the game will offer you places to put your items as appropriate.
• At one point, a vortex will appear in the bottom left corner of the screen. When you click on it, it changes the environment around you to brilliant color, often allowing you to see something that needs to be done.

Karma is not an easy game overall. It has moments where the solution is obvious, and others where the answer is more complex. If you pay attention to your surroundings and the contents of the thought bubbles, you shouldn't have any problem figuring out what to do.

I recommend this game for those who love adventure games, those willing to challenge their problem-solving and strategizing skills, and those looking for something completely different from the daily boredom of cookie cutter HOPAs. Show less

I recommend this game!

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5 / 5

37 of 42 found this review helpful

Very different but very interesting

PostedJuly 24, 2018

Karavan

fromDerby, KS

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I like it very much. It is non-verbal with picture cues to give hints. There is a light bulb in the lower right corner to click on for repeat hints. there is a kind of sun to click on in the lower left needed to do some puzzles so that you can move to levels. If you liked the game "Leaves" you will like this. There is no timed limit so you can take all the time to solve how to move through this. I ...Show more

I like it very much. It is non-verbal with picture cues to give hints. There is a light bulb in the lower right corner to click on for repeat hints. there is a kind of sun to click on in the lower left needed to do some puzzles so that you can move to levels. If you liked the game "Leaves" you will like this. There is no timed limit so you can take all the time to solve how to move through this. I like the open concept and the challenge of solving things myself. You really have to think and solve but I did not find it too hard during the demo. Refreshing to have something different. I Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

8 of 8 found this review helpful

challenging

PostedDecember 28, 2018

Floralulu

fromOhio USA

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

A very challenging game, it really makes you think. Solving puzzles and interpreting clues.
I made it through all the tasks, but was not morally ready for the next incarnation, so it sent me back to try again, and again.
My final and successful attempt has me anxious to see Karma Incarnation 2- hurry up and get that one done.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

5 / 5

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Quirky Fun, a true ADVENTURE game!

PostedNovember 6, 2018

adventure_delia

fromSalish Sea, Canada

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

Yay! No hidden objects or sparkles!

Just enough clues to nudge your thoughts in the right direction, absolutely no hand-holding :)

As with any real adventure/puzzler, you must have some patience and be open to exploration of your environment as you get your bearings & discover the machinations of your world & your task.

Fabulously trippy graphics too!

I recommend this game!

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4 / 5

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CAUSE AND EFFECT, THAT'S KARMA

PostedAugust 2, 2018

pennmom36

fromGood deeds=good karma. Bad deeds=bad karma

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Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

I love a good adventure, especially one that requires me to figure out what to do instead of just blindly clicking on a game that practically plays itself. Karma refers to the spiritual principle of cause and effect where intent and actions of an individual (cause) influence the future of that individual (effect)

What an appropriate name for this beautiful love story! This is a game about cause ...Show more

I love a good adventure, especially one that requires me to figure out what to do instead of just blindly clicking on a game that practically plays itself. Karma refers to the spiritual principle of cause and effect where intent and actions of an individual (cause) influence the future of that individual (effect)

What an appropriate name for this beautiful love story! This is a game about cause and effect, actions, and reactions. Karma is one of the strangest games I've ever played, and it's not an easy game at that. If you are looking for a game that challenges you every step of the way, look no further, there's no hand-holding here, no hints (sort of) and only basic, minimal instructions provided such as how to move, zoom in and out or search around.

When I first started playing this game, I thought it was going to be bizarre and boring, I was right about the bizarre part, wrong about the boring part, and after finishing the demo, I knew this was going to be a game I had to see through.

The only advice I can give you is to pay attention to details, pay attention to the images shown, pay attention to what happens when you interact with objects, it's probably going to help you progress, and sometimes you have to go backward to move forward. On the bottom of the screen, there will either be an hourglass or a lightbulb, the hourglass turns over during cutscenes as your "soulblob" moves to the next scene or destination, the light bulb allows you further insight, replays hint solutions etc. but in no way shape or form gives you the entire solution, just enough of a nudge to make the lightbulb above your own head light up for an "aha" moment.

Inventory items are added automatically and are usually shown above the object or creature that they can be used on, but again, you'll still probably need to figure out some aspect of the where's, why's and how's. Play around, click on just about anything and everything, it's a weird game, but quite beautiful at the same time.

Thanks, Felix! You're finally spreading your wings to bring us genres that out of your comfort zone. These adventure/puzzle games have been sorely missed by a lot of gamers, it may take a while, but if you build it, they will come...it's Karma! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

22 of 26 found this review helpful

Creative, a little trippy, and a lot of fun

PostedJuly 24, 2018

micewillplay

fromSan Diego, CA

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Mahjong, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

This game is not the usual stuff, visually interesting, and kept my attention for the whole demo period. I found the picture hints helpful, and with a little curiosity and poking around was able to progress easily enough. I love finding these oddball gems! I next to never write reviews, but felt this one deserved a little love.

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

4 / 5

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really different

PostedAugust 9, 2018

pearlmimi

fromcanada

Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Large File, Puzzle

Fun Factor

4 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

4 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

A challenging game but so beautiful and different. You have to try it to judge yourself. A little short so 4 stars for me

I recommend this game!

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Overall rating

3 / 5

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Very Vague

PostedNovember 7, 2018

NirdyN00dl3

Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Arcade & Action

Fun Factor

3 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

3 / 5

Storyline

3 / 5

I tried the game and thought it was interesting to attempt to understand the visual cues, however I didn't realize I had walked a path of really poor karma in my first round and ended up no longer being able to progress in the game. Due to the lack of explanations I almost deleted the game out of vexation as I was having trouble discovering a way to restart the adventure (this is done by clicking ...Show more

I tried the game and thought it was interesting to attempt to understand the visual cues, however I didn't realize I had walked a path of really poor karma in my first round and ended up no longer being able to progress in the game. Due to the lack of explanations I almost deleted the game out of vexation as I was having trouble discovering a way to restart the adventure (this is done by clicking on the story line clips in the first button to the left).

Overall the graphics performance is relatively smooth although some of the on screen transitions are slow to load. The story line is minimalistic, and the fun factor is more of an intrigue factor because I hadn't played a game similar to this before. Not my favorite game but definitely intriguing enough to try. Show less

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Overall rating

2 / 5

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Another in a line of games that could be fine if only meaningful directions were afforded

PostedJuly 24, 2018

LogieBaby

fromKARMA reminded me of an older game called World of Goo. At least Goo is playable.

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Brain Teaser, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Word

Fun Factor

2 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

4 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

2 / 5

I decided to give Karma, a soft release, a shot since the stills shown in the introduction looked so cool. A slow download told me the game was either very primitive or that there is so much to develop that it takes time. It turns out that both opinions are correct with emphasis on the primitive.
Karma visually comes from way out in left field and that might be wonderful. The major downside that ...Show more

I decided to give Karma, a soft release, a shot since the stills shown in the introduction looked so cool. A slow download told me the game was either very primitive or that there is so much to develop that it takes time. It turns out that both opinions are correct with emphasis on the primitive.
Karma visually comes from way out in left field and that might be wonderful. The major downside that the player learns from the very beginning is there are absolutely no worded directions on how to proceed.
The initial cut scene shows a couple of love struck blobs smooching. One of them is eaten by a creature straight out of
JAWS. It isn't dead though and the other blob is now tasked to find and rescue it. The only way our little blobber can advance in bizarro world is to overcome obstacles in its way.
We get pictorial instructions only via bubbles such as found in cartoons. I was able to get through a couple of them and then was faced with a group of rocks and the blob must touch adjoining rocks until it reaches a new level. Unfortunately I spent 5 minutes and never advanced. This is where worded instructions would have been nice OR a skip be available.
NO GO. So goodbye Karma.
I realize other players will find the game much more manageable than me. I really wanted to like the game but the lack of assistance when needed brought me to my knees.
Developers should not ask audiences to think so outside the box that it becomes necessary to mind meld with the developer. Show less

I don't recommend this game.

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Overall rating

2 / 5

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I so wanted to like this game. . .

PostedJuly 24, 2018

bluesycat

fromAlbany, NY

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle

Fun Factor

2 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

1 / 5

I wanted to like this game. Beautiful visuals with lots to see. There is probably lots to do as well, but I could not figure it out. Yes, there were these little thought balloons that were probably supposed to help me determine what to do next, but when I followed through, something usually died and I went back to square one. I spent ten minutes trying to advance and then gave up.

This old gal ...Show more

I wanted to like this game. Beautiful visuals with lots to see. There is probably lots to do as well, but I could not figure it out. Yes, there were these little thought balloons that were probably supposed to help me determine what to do next, but when I followed through, something usually died and I went back to square one. I spent ten minutes trying to advance and then gave up.

This old gal needs some kind of instructions. Show less

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