KarmaZoo
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| Developer | Pastagames |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
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| Release | 14 November 2023 |
| Genre | Platform |
| Mode | Multiplayer |
KarmaZoo is a 2023 platform game developed by Pastagames and published by Devolver Digital. It is a co-operative platform video game in which groups of players must work together to traverse stages. Upon release, KarmaZoo received generally favorable reviews.
Gameplay
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In the main game mode, 'Loop', up to four players co-operate to complete four stages from a pool of 300. Players must traverse the stages and complete puzzles whilst avoiding hazards such as spikes. Completion of co-operative activities earns all players Karma, a resource that can be used to unlock new characters. KarmaZoo also contains 'Totem', a party mode.[1]
Development
[edit]KarmaZoo was developed by Pastagames, a Paris-based French independent development studio led by lead designer Nadim Haddad.[2] Haddad stated the inspiration for making a non-competitive co-operative game was colonies of emperor penguins and working together to share problems.[3] Developed over seven years,[3] Haddad stated the design objective of the game was to create a purely co-operative title in which players could not defy or sabotage other players.[2]
Reception
[edit]| Aggregator | Score |
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| Metacritic | 79/100 (PC)[4] 77/100 (PS5)[5] |
| Publication | Score |
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| TouchArcade |   [7] |
| TheGamer | [8] |
| Checkpoint Gaming | 8/10[9] |
| Siliconera | 6/10[10] |
KarmaZoo received "generally favorable" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[5][4][1][11][12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Gibbons, Brodie (20 April 2023). "KarmaZoo Preview – Multi-Culture Club". Press Start. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ^ a b "PAX Aus 2023 Highlight: KarmaZoo Hands-On and Interview with Designer Nadim Haddad". Checkpoint Gaming. October 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ^ a b Pelliccio, Meg (21 April 2023). "KarmaZoo Interview". TheGamer. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ^ a b "KarmaZoo critic reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ^ a b "KarmaZoo Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ^ Tailby, Stephen (17 November 2023). "Mini Review: KarmaZoo (PS5) – Co-Op Is Key in This Novel Multiplayer Platformer". Push Square. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ^ Musgrave, Shaun (27 November 2023). "SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring 'Super Mario RPG', 'KarmaZoo', and 'Yohane the Parhelion', Plus New Releases and Sales". TouchArcade. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ^ Pelliccio, Meg (14 November 2023). "KarmaZoo Review". TheGamer. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ^ "KarmaZoo Review: Charming With a Meaningful Message". Checkpoint Gaming. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ^ Lada, Jenni (18 November 2023). "Review: KarmaZoo Is Fun in the Right Situations". Siliconera. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ^ Williams, Leah J. (21 April 2023). "KarmaZoo Is a Co-Op Platformer Game for Nice People". GamesHub. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- ^ Bussell, Cat (22 December 2023). "Cozy indie platformer KarmaZoo taught me the meaning of friendship". TechRadar. Retrieved 6 June 2026.