Asterigos: Curse of the Stars

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. PLAY
    Nov 30, 2022
    70
    A solid soulslike, with some cool ideas in the combat. Despite a few technical flaws and some less-than-original takes, Asterigos is still worth your time. [Issue#21, p.89]
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  2. RPGamer
    Nov 14, 2022
    70
    The developers take a brutal and punishing game of survival and spin into an epic journey. Hilda won’t become a beaten and battered casualty of a brutal combat system, but rather a heroic figure that brings hope to a bleak land and its people, with personal stories that have a variety of endings for the Aphesians in this fully fleshed out world. A strong combat system that doesn’t punish players too harshly makes Asterigos: Curse of the Stars refreshing and approachable. Levelling too much can make bosses easy, and locations for quest items can be obtuse, but the game never feels unfair or unbalanced making Aphes a world worth exploring for the rich adventure that it tells.
  3. GamingBolt
    Oct 20, 2022
    70
    Asterigos has some promising aspects when it comes to gameplay, but the game feels sorely lacking in the technical department.
  5. Hardcore Gamer
    Oct 11, 2022
    70
    Asterigos: Curse of the Stars combines the style of traditional RPGs with a soulslike template, resulting in a challenging but more accessible game that’s able to forge its own identity without hiding its influences. The final result isn’t perfect as there’s plenty of room for more polish. Despite these shortcomings, the gameplay is still enjoyable and the emphasis on storytelling and world building helps make up for it. The biggest divisive factor with Asterigos is that it tries to appeal to both fans of more traditional RPGs and Souls games by combining elements of both, and as a result doesn’t excel at either. But if Asterigos is approached without a purist mentality it can still be a good time.
  6. GamingTrend
    Oct 25, 2022
    60
    Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is a game composed of two different genres and not fully committing to either. Doing so makes it not reach the potential I think the game could have had by sticking to simply one. Still, with fun combat and an explorative world, it is a solid experience. One that many gamers will be satisfied with but forget after the holiday season.

Awards & Rankings

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#70 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2022
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#77 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2022

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User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 49
  3. Negative: 13 out of 49
  1. Methabolica
    Oct 14, 2022
    8
    After Thymesia and Steelrising I would say that all in all Asterigos is the best soulslike of the last months. Intense boss fights, huge stillAfter Thymesia and Steelrising I would say that all in all Asterigos is the best soulslike of the last months. Intense boss fights, huge still tree and clever level/stage/map design. I miss more differentiated weapons and armor/rings to find. 8,5/10.… Full Review »
  2. 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.… Full Review »
  3. soooB
    Oct 25, 2022
    6
    A passable game largely let down by lack of polish - clunky controls without customisation options, unskippable, unpausable cutscenes,A passable game largely let down by lack of polish - clunky controls without customisation options, unskippable, unpausable cutscenes, graphical glitches. I'd probably play a sequel if some of these things were fixed… Full Review »
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