Epic Astro Story

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 16 Ratings

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  • Summary: Ready to test your mettle against the final frontier?Pioneer an untamed planet, building roads and houses for your fellow denizens of the future. Cultivate your quaint colony into a stellar space citadel, and you'll pull alien tourists from everywhere this side of Alpha Centauri!CarefulReady to test your mettle against the final frontier?Pioneer an untamed planet, building roads and houses for your fellow denizens of the future. Cultivate your quaint colony into a stellar space citadel, and you'll pull alien tourists from everywhere this side of Alpha Centauri!Careful though, not all intelligent life seeks souvenirs. Prepare to engage in heated battle with all manner of cosmic creatures! Win--and you just might be rewarded...Strap into your spacecraft, all systems are go for an epic astro adventure that'll warp you to light speed and beyond!Turn your device to rotate the screen, touch to scroll, and pinch to zoom in and out. Supports iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Note: Screen rotation and zoom are only available on iPhone 3GS and later, iPod touch 2nd generation and later, and iPad. The game now lets you switch between English and Japanese.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Slide to Play
    Apr 11, 2012
    100
    Epic Astro City mixes in fresh new ideas with the familiar gameplay that Kairosoft does better than virtually anyone else, to make a lively and enjoyable experience.
  2. AppSpy
    Apr 10, 2012
    100
    When it comes to Kairosoft, you know just what you're getting in to, but Epic Astro Story takes things in a new direction thanks to a balanced blend of town, tourism and exploration management features, all couched in an amusing sci-fi setting.
  3. TouchArcade
    Apr 9, 2012
    90
    On the whole, I think Kairosoft has done a good job dressing up the basic formula. It's still fun, and the fighting is a welcome addition. I admit I would like to see the company do something completely different in the future, but as far as this goes, it's my favorite title of theirs yet.
  4. Pocket Gamer UK
    Apr 10, 2012
    90
    Epic Astro Story's lofty premise is backed up by some surprisingly complex and multifaceted gameplay. Pre-warn friends and family before downloading, as they will have precious little of your attention afterwards.
  5. Games Master UK
    May 30, 2012
    88
    Let it hook you in and it's genuinely difficult to put the bloody thing down. [July 2012, p.93]
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  6. TouchGen
    Apr 10, 2012
    80
    Some technical shortcomings aside Epic Astro Story is one of the finest moments of Kairosoft. If you are a fan of simulation games, Kairosoft or staring like a madman at your screen for hours this comes highly recommended. Any game with Epic in the title has some large shoes to fill, and Epic Astro Story does it well.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 2 out of 4
  1. Kenmei
    May 24, 2012
    10
    As a veteran of the Kairosoft Co. games, I can easily say this is the best game they have released so far. It's got the best mix of gameplayAs a veteran of the Kairosoft Co. games, I can easily say this is the best game they have released so far. It's got the best mix of gameplay elements from the past games, which were already great, and they've added stuff like a very simple battle mechanic and a complex system for those who are familiar with these types of games. If you've played a Kairosoft game in the past, you'll feel right at home here and will very much enjoy this game. I would recommend playing either Mega Mall Story or Game Dev Story before jumping right into this one to see if you'll like this type of game. However you won't regret playing this game when you do. You'll be hooked immediately and won't want to put it down.… Expand
  2. Dyce13
    Jun 21, 2012
    9
    Fun, Addicting, and will eat your free time. Similar in nature to almost all Kairosoft Co. games. Once you learn what your doing, it becomesFun, Addicting, and will eat your free time. Similar in nature to almost all Kairosoft Co. games. Once you learn what your doing, it becomes repetitive. But it is fun.… Expand
  4. SweStars
    May 26, 2012
    3
    Nah. Not my kind of game. You are just thrown into the game with with little or no guidance. Trail and error is needed. The game also looksNah. Not my kind of game. You are just thrown into the game with with little or no guidance. Trail and error is needed. The game also looks really ugly. Sure, it tries to hit the retro-look but TinyTower does this so much better then this game.

    Sorry. Really wanted to like this. But try it out for yourself.    … Expand
  5. Isaac_adhd
    Jul 29, 2012
    1
    Sure, it tries to hit the retro-look but Tiny Tower does this so much better then this game. Sorry. Once you learn what your doing, it becomesSure, it tries to hit the retro-look but Tiny Tower does this so much better then this game. Sorry. Once you learn what your doing, it becomes repetitive. I get really angry in the end and it's just bad bad bad.… Expand

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#7 Best iOS Game of 2012
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#69 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2012
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#65 Most Shared iOS Game of 2012

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