Asterigos: Curse of the Stars

1. Zireael-Zu

   Oct 13, 2022

   10

   This 10/10is to balance the completely unfair reviews note only handful of users -probably trolls- are bashing the game but the criticThis 10/10is to balance the completely unfair reviews note only handful of users -probably trolls- are bashing the game but the critic reviews tell a different story and, this time around, the critics are not lying. The scale of asterigos is impressive and no fillers to boot, even more impressive considering it's an indie game. Not since dragon age Inquisition have I seen this level of player choice and most importantly lasting hardcekt consequences es. It's amazing when a fictional setting achieves the feeling of responsive and alive. Before deciding if this game is right for you I recommend reading critic reviews and not user reviews, save for this one of course! ;) if you're still on the fence after checking a critic review or two, then definitely look for let's play YouTube video or streams from your fave streamers, that's what I would do had I not already pre-ordered the game and devoured a healthy amount of 24+ hours all achieved during Asterigos's early access period. It's a well made game that is addictive and hard to put down once one engages in its full game play loop.… Expand

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2. ismailBaytar

   Oct 14, 2022

   10

   He is a player that I have been waiting for a long time and I play with pleasure, but I was disappointed that the graphic was much lower thanHe is a player that I have been waiting for a long time and I play with pleasure, but I was disappointed that the graphic was much lower than it was first shown. Apart from that, as far as I played, there is no variety of weapons and armor, which breaks the desire to play a little. However, the gameplay is based on souls like, but it's not exactly that kind of game. Finally, despite everything, it's a fun game to play.… Expand

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4. Kenms

   Oct 14, 2022

   10

   An Amazing game with a lot of optimizations, variety of gameplay and music that brings epicness, really good misions and deep characters,An Amazing game with a lot of optimizations, variety of gameplay and music that brings epicness, really good misions and deep characters, recomendation easly.… Expand

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5. Jt0429

   Oct 19, 2022

   7

   Good-
   Simple yet effective combat loop; great exploration; decent boss fights.
   Bad- Bland visual presentation with lifeless textures andGood-
   Simple yet effective combat loop; great exploration; decent boss fights.
   
   Bad-
   Bland visual presentation with lifeless textures and low draw distance; uninteresting writing.
   
   Thoughts-
   Asterigos: Curse of the Stars could have been an excellent feel-good soulslike, but for that to happen – the story aspect really needed to hit home with its themes and writing. Acme Gamestudio has crafted a simple but highly customizable combat system along with enticing exploration, but those promising aspects are let down by plenty of technical problems as well. All in all, it’s a decent experience, but one that could end up being amazing if re-iterated upon.… Expand

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6. ihearthawthats

   Jul 2, 2023

   7

   Hours Played: 27 Hours
   Trophy Completion: 22/49 (41%)
   Worth My Time: If you have time to spare. Worth My Money: It's not a full priceHours Played: 27 Hours
   Trophy Completion: 22/49 (41%)
   
   Worth My Time: If you have time to spare.
   Worth My Money: It's not a full price game, so sure.
   
   What I Like: It has charm. The voice acting is pretty good, and because of this the characters are very likeable. Decent amount of options when it comes to playstyle and customization.
   
   What I Dislike: Combat isn't the greatest. Overstays it's welcome.
   
   How It Stacks Up: It's pretty mediocre. Not as good as games like Kena, but sure of a lot better than games like Godfall. It's charm is the best thing going for it. If it looks appealing to you, you will probably enjoy it. If it doesn't look like your type of game, it's not worth playing.… Expand

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7. ZXSth

   Dec 16, 2022

   7

   Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is a perfectly serviceable adventure/Soulslike hybrid that may not have all the replayability and appeal of anyAsterigos: Curse of the Stars is a perfectly serviceable adventure/Soulslike hybrid that may not have all the replayability and appeal of any of the Dark Souls games, but has enough to offer that you will likely want to at least finish it once.
   
   What Asterigos has going for it is that in general, its moment-to-moment mechanics are fun. The six weapon types its main character can use possess plenty of variety, and each is useful and enjoyable in its own way (I personally enjoyed the speed and flashiness of the dual daggers). While moments of gameplay seem to show the game's less-than-AAA budget, traversal and combat are all relatively enjoyable. Additionally, the environments are fairly top-notch - the Greek-influenced outdoor areas, in particular, are quite visually stunning, all things considered.
   
   Where Asterigos stumbles, from my time with it, is that its story, characters and overarching narrative are all jarringly uninteresting and (ironically) soulless. Hilda, the protagonist, has a voice actress who seems entirely competent - however, most of the lines she was given seemingly lack effective translation, and are worded in this insufferably obtuse way. It is not difficult to surmise that the developers of Asterigos are not native English speakers, and that there was not enough effort put into proper translation.
   
   Beyond Hilda and the other characters' awkwardly written lines, Asterigos also fails to create the kind of narrative in which you care about its characters. It doesn't feel as though there are any stakes, and no character left any sort of lasting impression on me whatsoever.
   
   Asterigos chooses to ape the Souls games' obtuse design choices (i.e. the lack of a proper map or quest indicator). While Dark Souls managed to do this in a more fluid (albeit arguably still imperfect) manner in 2011, Asterigos does this in a way that feels purposefully frustrating. Missing important objectives felt infuriating, but there wasn't enough of an impetus for me to go back and replay the game to get the things I missed. It felt as though the developers chose to make things this way simply because 'Dark Souls did it,' rather than to serve any sort of purpose or convey something meaningful.
   
   Despite all the unfavourable things I've stated about Asterigos, it is a perfectly good time. Its lower price (compared to other games on the market) seems mostly fair when considering its lack of polish, and it offers plenty for what you pay. It is mechanically sound, and most of its poor narrative can be glossed over in favour of simply enjoying the solid combat, opportunities for build variety, and overall above-par gameplay. If you are looking for a bite-sized action RPG with decent combat, Asterigos is a fine choice.… Expand

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8. x06fish

   Nov 2, 2022

   2

   This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really enjoy the game at fist, but the more I play more I hate about the game. 1. Horrible game navigation. Lost countless time. Can see it want to present a soul like map type, but the landscape isn’t very different make finding way harder than soul series’ game 2. bugy. Many game are bugy now , so I’m kinda use to it but this game enemy can stuck underground make you can’t hit them but they can hit you. There are countless of this kind of irritating bug , but some checkpoint can be far away. Which make to wasting time by walk a long way from check point just to hope the bug won’t happen again. 3. Terrible combat system/optimization. At first it seem to give you lots of play style, but you need lots of time to build a usable set. This make you could only grind to build another one mid game. This is mainly due to building a set you not only need level up, but also upgrade resources. However the drop rate of the resource is low and random. It combat system make enemy can combo you if the strike the first punch. This make the game become extremely hard if the game randomly give you tons of range enemy. I’m playing counter play style, but when I’m facing the crystal boss the rang enemy and tanky crystal enemy just can’t stop spawning. I hand to face 6 crystal enemy and 8 rang enemy in a little platform. This make the difficulty become extremely hard compare to other boss. And even I manage to win that enemy’s ability is ally’s ability is the same which makes you impossible to know which to doge which. However the boss have a one shot aoe that you need ally’s ability to avoid it , so you can’t just doge all. Moreover,It’s treasure system are just trash. It’s treasure give you punch of rabbis you don’t need and make you can’t upgrade your weapon and armor if you are unlucky. I’m a Taiwanese. I bought it to support the industry, but what I play just make me see how careless this studio is and feel bad about ever buying and plying this game.… Expand

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