Star Chamber

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  • Summary: Star Chamber is an online multiplayer strategy game. Players play one of the many races that are part of the Galactic Republic. There are multiple ways to achieve victory... will you try to conquer your opponent's home world? Are you more interested in establishing your race's destiny acrossStar Chamber is an online multiplayer strategy game. Players play one of the many races that are part of the Galactic Republic. There are multiple ways to achieve victory... will you try to conquer your opponent's home world? Are you more interested in establishing your race's destiny across the galaxy for a cultural victory? Or perhaps you will delve into the secretive political machinations at the Star Chamber and try to ascend to the Galactic Presidency? [Nayantara Studios]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. GameZone
    90
    The balance between the board game / influence style of play and using cards to turn the tables on an opponent works out extremely well, and the amount of cards that you can get and combinations to add into your decks is impressive.
  2. Computer Gaming World
    90
    This brilliantly desinged game breaks out of the cliches of the collectible-card-game genre ("Magic", "Pokemon", etc.) and provides gameplay that can rival that of the deepest of strategy games. [May 2004, p.84]
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  3. GameSpot
    88
    It's great because it combines elegance, interesting gameplay choices, and the attraction of card-collecting in what has to be one of the very best pure game designs of the year.
  4. Computer Games Magazine
    70
    A solid if somewhat yeoman-like sci-fi strategy game. [Mar 2004, p.79]
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  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. MatthewD.
    Feb 20, 2004
    10
    It's rare that gameplay so deep but simple to learn grace a PC game. If Turn Based Strategy is your favorite phase then look no further It's rare that gameplay so deep but simple to learn grace a PC game. If Turn Based Strategy is your favorite phase then look no further than Star Chamber for what's easily the game of the year in this Genre. Spend $20 and prepare to get four times as much gameplay as you would from a $50 title. Highly recommended.… Expand
  2. Rob"zed"T.
    May 10, 2004
    10
    While I'm not a master of this game after 4 months of play, I will say that it has remained challenging and enjoyable far longer than While I'm not a master of this game after 4 months of play, I will say that it has remained challenging and enjoyable far longer than any game i've played since the MUD's of yore (who didn't get sucked into those...). Ditto to all You've read here. The sounds are goofy, but the game play is tops, and the strategy of each race is quite different, allowing people to find the one that matches there insticts. Give it a try. If you buy cards (20 bucks will get you started quite well) you won't be disappointed. DL the client free and try the sample decks/maps today! Starchamber.net… Expand
  4. BrendanSmith-E.
    Feb 21, 2004
    10
    Excellent combination of CCG and board play that makes for an awesome gameplay experience with a very friendly online community.
  5. TomJ.
    Feb 24, 2004
    10
    It's rare to come across an independently developed game with the insight that Star Chamber has. With 3 ways to win, 9 races and a It's rare to come across an independently developed game with the insight that Star Chamber has. With 3 ways to win, 9 races and a space-strategy theme; it's a turn-based player's dream.… Expand
  6. PaulS.
    Apr 8, 2004
    10
    It's not the fabulous game play/balance, it's not the awesome art, and it's not the low price that keeps me coming back for It's not the fabulous game play/balance, it's not the awesome art, and it's not the low price that keeps me coming back for more. This game has a great community of players, it's almost as fun to just hang out in a lobby!… Expand
  7. KeithYoung
    Feb 22, 2004
    9
    this is an incredible board/card game. for everyone who is complaining that games are all about flash and not substance need to check this onethis is an incredible board/card game. for everyone who is complaining that games are all about flash and not substance need to check this one out before lemmenting their sarrows any longer. literally the best game of 2003/2004. only reason it gets a 9 is the sound sucks >_<. alas do what i do and simply play music while playing for a great combination… Expand
  8. MartinL.
    May 24, 2004
    2
    The game is fun for a little while though has little staying power. I got bored after a few games. The controls are designed well, but the The game is fun for a little while though has little staying power. I got bored after a few games. The controls are designed well, but the rules are confusing and poorly documented. The sound and graphics are primative. There is nice artwork, so I gave it a 2.… Expand

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