Asterigos: Curse of the Stars

 Xbox Series X
User Score
5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 24
  3. Negative: 10 out of 24

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  1. rocco666123
    Oct 16, 2022
    10
    Just a 10 cause of the 2,6 User Score. This isn't fair, it's a 8. For the (low) price i received a great game.
  2. TaliRa
    Oct 18, 2022
    8
    Fun game! That's a rarity these days, and the price is right which is also a rarity these days.
  3. FatPhilipp
    Oct 24, 2022
    2
    I do not like the game. Very repetitive. No real variations in environment. No open world, more like tunneled levels. Exploration is therefore almost unnecessary, with only very few junctions. Graphics could be better overall, although i like the style (reminds me of "Immortals Fenyx Rising"). Story is uninspiring. The only thing that is endless here are the boring dialogs. Feels like anI do not like the game. Very repetitive. No real variations in environment. No open world, more like tunneled levels. Exploration is therefore almost unnecessary, with only very few junctions. Graphics could be better overall, although i like the style (reminds me of "Immortals Fenyx Rising"). Story is uninspiring. The only thing that is endless here are the boring dialogs. Feels like an MMO Asia grinder inside a single player experience. So beware, THIS IS NOT a ZELDA clone. i give it a "2" because of the ok graphics. I bought it cheap for about 10 $ and still think it was a little bit to much.… Expand
  4. Xplocion
    Jun 24, 2023
    8
    The good:
    It is an adventure game with a flavor of the 90s and the beginning of the 2000s. It has large interconnected areas to explore (there is not much to do, but they are large extensions that are connected by channels, tunnels, holes, higher levels, scaffolding. The story It's immersive, a lot to read, a lot to investigate. Interesting (at least intriguing) side quests. It has a map    The good:
    It is an adventure game with a flavor of the 90s and the beginning of the 2000s. It has large interconnected areas to explore (there is not much to do, but they are large extensions that are connected by channels, tunnels, holes, higher levels, scaffolding. The story It's immersive, a lot to read, a lot to investigate. Interesting (at least intriguing) side quests. It has a map that you can always use (and when you've progressed through the first 3 quests and they give you 4 more)

    The bad:
    The game is bipolar (there are areas with a visual, technical, narrative and structurally complex complexity and next to it the most flat, generic and carelessly made models). The game is badly optimized in loading textures in certain areas. The enemies move at 10 FPS which gives a strange and even scary feeling (in the highest difficulties since they see you and jump to attack, they take a lot with each hit and their attack priority is well above yours and there is no way to stop them). Although the stories and secondary missions are interesting, there is no mark or outline of how to complete them or who to go see, except for the clues that Hild comments on and the vagueness of her notes that she is taking in her notebook. The artistic style is not consistent, there are characters with a cartoon aesthetic, there are characters with a semi-realistic aesthetic, the protagonist has a generic anime aesthetic. difficult achievements. Only by completing the first 3 missions do you access game improvements such as the map, indicating that you are missing and teleportation, many will not see this because they will have tired of the game much sooner.

    The meh!:
    This game seems to be an unauthorized expansion of Innmortal Fenix Rising or Horizon Zero Down where they already had the material ready and they did not approve the last minute demo and instead of throwing everything away they decided to release it as a separate game    … Expand
  5. MingGang
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    The story is great and I really enjoyed to explore.
    This game is a gem.I can't wait for the new dlc.
  6. Aardwolfington
    Jan 9, 2023
    10
    One of the best souls like games I've ever played. I enjoy the artstyle, atmosphere, story I can follow, and increased accessibility. I'm horribly addicted to this game. It's rare that I actually complete a game typically moving on after it becomes stale or I get bored, but not this one. I can't recommend it enough, especially if you liked the idea of souls like games, but can't standOne of the best souls like games I've ever played. I enjoy the artstyle, atmosphere, story I can follow, and increased accessibility. I'm horribly addicted to this game. It's rare that I actually complete a game typically moving on after it becomes stale or I get bored, but not this one. I can't recommend it enough, especially if you liked the idea of souls like games, but can't stand the dark gritty artstyle such games typically have.… Expand
  7. X913
    Oct 16, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is underrated. I can’t believe that Steelrising or Thymesia were given a spotlight and not this one. Yes. It’s not groundbreaking but it’s 10 times better than those two.… Expand
  8. Ron_Fandango
    Jan 8, 2023
    10
    I was pleasantly surprised by this game, lots of fun. Like another reviewer I don't think it's a 10/10, maybe a good 8 but the average low score at time of writing is way too low. Critics score better reflects the game. Give it a go, it's worth it on challenge level.
  9. SpyKicksIn
    May 13, 2023
    7
    Nice souls-like with interesting landscapes, normal combat and simple leveling up

Awards & Rankings

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#60 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2022
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#63 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2022

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. SomosXbox
    Dec 16, 2022
    75
    Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is a great game off to a great start for Acme Gamestudio that leaves the door open for other future projects I would like to see from the studio as this one has turned out to be very rewarding for me. In short, we could say that this Souls-like is made for all those who love the genre along with a classic mythology that can attract a large audience.
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  2. Movies Games and Tech
    Dec 5, 2022
    70
    Asterigos: Curse of the stars: is a Souls-lite title that is fun, rewarding, and challenging. Furthermore, it has a fascinating story, and interesting characters, and is reasonably long. What's more, the atmospheric audio and fantastic environments make for a wonderful and fulfilling experience.
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  3. GAMES.CH
    Oct 18, 2022
    85
    With Asterigos: Curse of the Stars it can often feel like you’re doing one step forward and two steps back. The game has its moments of brilliance, both in gameplay and presentation, but often stumbles along the way. The combat feels satisfying, but the flexibility offered through the six different fighting styles is quickly limited through expensive upgrades and weapon-specific skill trees. Similarly while the game offers some cinematic and downright impressive views, especially during some of the bossfights, the vast majority of the Roman and Greek inspired city feels empty and repetitive, making exploration more of a chore than a highlight. Overall the lows and highs hold each other in balance, offering an enjoyable but mostly forgettable experience that, thanks to its solid combat, still counts among the better re-interpretations of the Dark Souls formula.
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