Description
Updated version 1.1 fixes crashes and other random bugs.
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"Whatever you read from this point forward, just remember, Kaloki = Fun...the game is made all the better with a unique type of surreal humor that seems to combine both characters and story lines from The Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy books and one of my all time favorite games, Earthworm Jim."--148Apps
"The crisp 3-D graphics are pleasant to look at...Kaloki Adventure is an excellent game that everyone should try, especially if you are a tycoon fanatic... NinjaBee has done it again with an excellent product, proving their reputation as a high quality developer.”--TouchMyApps
"Kaloki Adventure is a good game at a good price. It's as simple as that. If you like resource management games or enjoyed Outpost Kaloki on the Xbox 360, there is no reason you will not like this iPhone edition. Download away.”--IGN
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Kaloki Adventure challenges players to race against time to save the princess while building lemonade stands, arcades, gardens, chemistry labs and a whole slew of expansions to keep their space guests happy. Solve challenges, entertain visiting aliens, keep your ratings high, and rake in the money on your way to fame and glory!
GAME FEATURES:
--14 levels of heart-pounding story mode
--Six bonus free-form scenarios
--Space station tycoon-style gameplay with a light-hearted story; easy to pick up and play
--A distinctive art style and a catchy soundtrack
--Auto Save: progress is automatically saved in the event of a disturbance during play.
Outpost Kaloki was named the Sim Game of the Year in 2004 by GameTunnel.com and received the Editor’s Choice Award from TeamXbox.com in 2005. Thousands already own and love Outpost Kaloki on Xbox LIVE® Arcade and the PC, and now everyone can enjoy this easy-to-learn, fun for the whole family game adapted for the iPhone and iPod touch anytime, anywhere.
A taste of the game, Kaloki Free, is available in the iTunes App Store for free. Watch for the release of Kaloki War and Kaloki Love, additional stories in the Kaloki universe.
What's New in Version 1.1.3
Updated link to Kaloki War - the full war story campaign of Outpost Kaloki X.
Customer Reviews
Fun and upbeat tycoon game
Whether or not you like the simulation/tycoon genre, Kaloki Adventure successfully brings a light-hearted approach to the iPhone/iPod Touch platform. Designed originally for the Xbox, Kaloki is fun, almost cartoony and very upbeat where you can easily lose yourself in this easy-to-learn game. The devs did an admirable job infusing this with personality in a way that isn’t overwhelming.
In Kaloki, you play the role of a space station manager whose job is to meet the needs of customers from around the universe, while financially growing the station. For every satisfied customer, money is earned that can be used to build and upgrade ports. Of course, you have to manage other things such as rising energy costs and maintaining a positive satisfaction rating. The customers range from demanding alien scholars and gossip mongers to business traders and industry spies.
Kaloki has 14 chapters with 6 bonus open-ended scenarios presented in a slick, 3D environment with a jazzy soundtrack. Each chapter has objectives such as constructing a certain number of structures, evolving a business to a certain stage or earning a specific amount of money all of which must be accomplished within a limited time frame. A brief instruction page is included in the Help section, but it won’t tell you much other than you have to earn money to build more…seriously. Fortunately, the devs didn’t skimp on the graphics because the engine used in Kaloki runs very smoothly, providing a 360-degree view of the station with a simple drag of the finger. In an ideal world, a pinch zoom function would have been included similar to what is found in tower defense games, but alas, I’m being nitpicky.
The first three chapters are tutorials designed to provide a feel for the gameplay and to develop familiarity with the various expansion objects and bonuses. You have a personal advisor named Cindi and as well as your boss aptly name The Boss who both appear at the beginning of each chapter in the form of dialogue boxes to provide tips and objectives. Keep in mind that the first three chapters, which ironically make up the free lite version, are just a tease because the game significantly becomes more difficult in later chapters.
Kaloki requires fast thinking as you would expect, and offers an intuitive in-play layout. However, as I mentioned, the game lacks in terms of instructions or clarifying what everything does. A trophy icon appears on the left-hand side of the screen where each chapter’s objectives are listed and can be accessed at any time during the game. A Hand icon below it pauses the game. On the right-hand side, a console provides key information including: Money Earned, Energy Usage, Timer, and Customer Satisfaction ratings. At the bottom of the screen is a bar that shows customers in line or approaching the station with their needs and satisfaction levels stated. You can also view the location of the customer in relation to the space station by tapping on them.
When you begin the game, the station is virtually a chunk of metal with empty nubs and ports. Simply tap on an open port, and a window appears showing available structures with important information such as cost, energy usage, and expected revenue per customer. During construction, a bar illustrating progress appears over the relevant port. Once something is built, you can tap each to view profitability, energy use, and condition as well as customization options. This is also where you can sell structures, which will come in handy when you’re upgrading. As you progress, you also earn expansion packs, which are new structures available to you such as the Spy Training Center, History Hall of Records, and The Space Observatory among others. Because the game uses a tab layout to categorize information, the buttons can be small for some. It is fairly intuitive once you understand it, and the game is relatively easy to interact with from the start..
One of my complaints with Kaloki is the small buttons, and while they don’t impact my experience, they can be a problem for those with larger fingers. The lack of directions is another area where the game unexpectedly falls short, although you do receive tips on the fly from Cindi and The Boss. Also, visually, the 3D environments and space vehicles can be a little boxy in appearance...think Bizarro world.
Those new to sim/tycoon-type games will appreciate the cartoon-like environment of Kaloki, while those who are more experienced will enjoy the smooth and challenging gameplay. At least give the lite version a try, and you'll know what I mean.
Kaloki Game
This is a very entertaining game. It plays great on the iPhone.
Best Ever
This is the funnest app ever. I can't stop playing. Tons of fun. A must have.
- Category: Games
- Updated Nov 21, 2009
- Current Version: 1.1.3
- 1.1.3 (iPhone OS 3.0 Tested)
- 7.5 MB
- Languages: English
- Seller: Wahoo Studios, Inc. / NinjaBee
- © 2009 Wahoo Studios, Inc.
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch. Requires iPhone OS 2.2.1 or later.
