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. Finger Guns
    Oct 11, 2022
    90
    Acme Gamestudio has delivered an incredible debut with Asterigos: Curse of the Stars. If like me, you’ve been suffering from Souls-like burnout, this might be the game for you. It’s gorgeous to look at, constantly engaging and an absolute joy to play. Asterigos is not just one of the best indie games I’ve played this year, but one of the best, most complete games I’ve played in a long time, indie or otherwise. It’s an outstanding, honest-to-goodness adventure made with love, sincerity and attention to detail. It is incredible; play it.
  2. Hey Poor Player
    Oct 11, 2022
    90
    Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is a triumph, a title of such confidence and quality that it feels like the work of a veteran studio, rather than a studio trying its hand at the genre for the first time. With a truly flexible combat system, an engaging and deep narrative, and a gorgeous visual style that makes the most of its Greek and Roman inspirations, Asterigos: Curse of the Stars easily overcomes any minor criticisms that can be raised against the slightly lacking level design and quality of life issues.
  3. Gaming Nexus
    Oct 11, 2022
    85
    Very few indie games have quantity and quality that can match those of triple A titles, but Asterigos: Curse of the Stars definitely makes the cut. This is an outstanding first project from Acme Gamestudio and I can’t wait to see what’s next for them. What you’ll find here is a polished narrative-driven Souls-like adventure held back only by some frustrating design choices.
  5. Impulsegamer
    Sep 7, 2023
    80
    A stellar debut with intriguing story, beautiful visual style and satisfying action RPG combat systems.
  6. Video Chums
    Oct 26, 2022
    76
    Asterigos: Curse of the Stars offers an enjoyable formula with exploration and combat that'll keep you hooked as you forge your way ahead. With that in mind, it could certainly use a clearer sense of direction even if it was implemented via an accessibility option.
  7. Noisy Pixel
    Oct 30, 2022
    75
    Are there already much better games of similar gameplay style out there? Absolutely, but Asterigos can still surprise you if you’re after something different and far less punishing.

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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