Stardom: The A-List

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No big thrills, but celebrity life sim can be hypnotic.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Stardom: The A-List is a simulation game that lets players work their way up to a celebrity lifestyle through a series of acting jobs. The game contains very mild verbal scuffles and some scary elements (which are also mild), but the chief issue of concern will be the use of in-game currency that can be bought with real-world money. It's not as aggressively pushed as some other games, but parents may want to disable the functionality before letting kids play. Additionally, users can share high scores via the Game Center social network, but participation is optional.

  • Ease of use5
    The game is well explained and isn't difficult. It's more of a time sink than a head scratcher. 
  • Violence1
    Your avatar can get in verbal scuffles with other characters and do his or her own "stunts" -- though any violence and insults are very mild. You'll also star in a "horror" movie that's really not that scary.
  • Sex0
    Not applicable.
  • Language0
    Not applicable.
  • Consumerism3
    Players can purchase in-game cash with real world money (in amounts from $1 to $100) to speed things up in the game, but it's not aggressively pushed, as in some other games -- and the game warns players up front that this is not a part of gameplay.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking2
    One of your regular haunts will be a bar, where you can buy an alcoholic drink if you so choose. Drinking is not a critical part of the game, though. 
  • Privacy & safety4
    Some privacy concerns. Players can opt in to Apple's Game Center to track scores and achievements, and for some games, challenge friends. Players can send and receive friend requests using an email address or Game Center nickname, revealing the first and last name associated with each party's Apple ID and, in the case of email requests, the sender's email address. With iOS 5, players can opt to have a private or public profile, which can include a photo. With a public profile, your real name is visible to all other players, and Game Center will recommend you to other players using your real name. With a private profile, only your friends can see your real name, and Game Center will not recommend you to other players. The game also attempts to connect to your Twitter and Facebook feeds. 
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STARDOM: THE A-LIST doesn't break a lot of new ground -- and isn't the deepest simulation you'll ever play -- but there's something about it that still manages to chew up bursts of your time. As you try to become a celebrity, you'll work a series of jobs, all of which rely on you simply tapping the screen repeatedly. Thrilling, no? But sometimes hypnotic. 

Tapping earns you credits, which buy you new clothes, but those aren't really essential. And, if you're the impatient type, you can use real world funds to buy in-game cash, but it's not essential -- and Glu warns users about this functionality in an obvious fashion at the start of the game, unlike many other games using this economic model. It's not a game that will hold your attention long-term or that will stick with you long after you've completed it, but for a short-term diversion, there are worse choices. 

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This review was written by Chris Morris
Parent
January 8, 2012
AGE
12
 
Pleasent Game, Too Spendy
Stardom:The A list is a fun game for all those pre-teens out there who love simulation games. Although you are able date computerized players, its nothing even close to Rated R. My only issue is the fact that energy and cash dissapears quick, and kids will be inclined to ask for the credit cards. Overall though, its a good app.
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April 18, 2012
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fun game
fun game, actually. It gets better later on though. But the thing is, the energy disappears so fast, your new itunes cards will be gone in a flash.
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March 24, 2012
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This review was written by Chris Morris
Category:Simulation Games
Platforms:iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
Price:Free
Size:262.00 MB
Publisher:Glu Games Inc.
Version:1.0.0
Release date:December 14, 2011
Minimum software requirements:iOS 4.0 or later
This review was written by Chris Morris

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