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Catch a Falling Star

Catch a Falling Star is a casual and relaxing game where the aim is to catch falling stars and score points. A fun and relaxing game with beautiful graphics and soothing music - perfect for when you want to play something, but don't want to think too much.

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Developer
Alister Software
Publisher
Back To Basics Gaming
Release
March 30, 2016
10 years and 127 days ago
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Mostly Positive664 reviews72.0%

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About the Game

Catch a Falling Star is a casual and relaxing game where the aim is to catch falling stars and score points. A fun and relaxing game with beautiful graphics and soothing music - perfect for when you want to play something, but don't want to think too much.

Features

  • 3 Beautifull themes each with their own music
  • 22 Extra baskets to unlock and catch stars in style
  • Catch falling stars to score points
  • Your basket fills up as you catch stars, but only once you deposit on either side of the screen, you score the points
  • Avoid falling ice, which slows you down and take up valuable space in your basket
  • Wind blows from either side, pushing objects in that direction
  • Various power-ups, like a speed boost, extra life, no wind, etc.
  • Avoid hazards like lose a life, slow basket, fast stars, more ice, etc.
  • Catch star coins, with which you can unlock more basket space, additional baskets (more than 20 designs), more themes, or one-use power-ups for while you play
  • Submit your score to our online leader boards
  • Controller support

So, if you are looking to sit back and relax, why not catch some stars!
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