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Embark on a journey full of danger in this action RPG, inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies. Explore the breathtaking city of Aphes and forge your way through legions of unique foes and mythical bosses to discover the truth behind the city’s curse.
Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is a female protagonist, souls-like and exploration game
developed by Acme Gamestudio
and published by tinyBuild.
Released on October 11th 2022 is available only on Windows
in 11 languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil and Russian.
It has received 3,072 reviews of which 2,445 were positive and 627 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 34.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Gamivo.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Win10 64-bits Version 21H2
- Processor: Intel i7-6700 or AMD Ryzen5 1500X or faster processor
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX960 4GB or AMD 380X 4GB or Higher
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 12 GB available space
- Additional Notes: AMD FSR 2.0 Supported
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Asterigos is a souls-like with a lot of charming things to love, and just as many really frustrating things that ruin the experience. If you've played a lot of souls-likes, and are looking for another one, this will scratch the itch, it's fine. But I would recommend a lot of other games in the genre over it, sadly. If you are going to play it, here's two crucial pieces of advice: 1) Play on normal difficulty, NOT challenging. The difficulty only affects how much damage you take from enemies, and setting it to challenging will make enemies one-shot you VERY frequently, especially in the latter half of the game. This is the thing that got on my nerves the most, so trust me, go normal. Plus, there's no difficulty-related achievements or rewards for playing on a higher difficulty, so trust me on this one. 2) DO NOT play the DLC shrines. It'll be about halfway through the game before you're even allowed to do them, you can pray at these bird fountains and enter some astral spirit realm, but if you stumble into one, just leave. They are easily the WORST part of the game, the rewards they give are not all that good, and there's no achievements or other reasons to do them. And, the modded weapons you can craft are really not worth all the hassle and crafting materials. These are extremely frustrating encounters, do yourself a favor and skip them entirely.
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Asterigos is basically a “soulslite”: not punishing, not brutal, but not incredibly easy either. It's just fun enough, so it scratches that soulslike itch without giving you ulcers. Combat with weapon sets and talents is very satisfying, with meaningful progression through skills, attributes, and -up to a point- items. Bosses require some skill but are more accessible than in games like Dark Souls or Sekiro. I had a minor gripe with the skill points: you can only equip two weapon sets, so after filling those two trees, any new points are basically useless unless you want to try another weapon set (though you could always respec your spent skill points for that). It would’ve been nice to keep upgrading stuff you actually use. The story? Well, I was bored by 30% in and just started skipping dialogues. Too much text-heavy lore, echoes, and exposition with basically zero interaction. I can't say it's bad, but it’s delivered in the driest way possible. Reading it felt more like homework than entertainment. And I've played reading-heavy RPGs all my life, but this time it just didn't hit for me. Still, for all that, Asterigos is a solid, enjoyable ride. Light, accessible, with combat that’s actually fun and bosses that keep you on your toes without making you cry. If you want a soulslike fix without the rage quits, this one's worth your time.
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Many games can work without maps due to having well made level design that naturally fits together, with an environment that lets the player find the correct way. Unfortunately, this is not the case here. The level design is the weakest part of this game, and it's made worse due to the lack of a map. If you're the type of person that take long breaks from each game, instead of finishing a game quickly in a few days, this becomes nearly impossible to continue. At least that's what happened with me. I'd like to continue this game, but the lack of any sort of map makes it really hard to pick it up again. I'm still giving a positive review because everything else is fun and well made, though. Just don't take a long break from it.
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When bad games turn good-ish... At the time of writing, the reviews were mixed. There are a number of issues that can be highlighted and used to bypass this game. For example: 1. The enemy detection is bad 2. Hit boxes are off and the the enemies do not get stunned half the time 3. Hilda when stunned, stays crouched or laying for far too long 4. Everyone's favorite "Who on earth builds a game like this with NO MAP" 5. Audio misdirection's 6. Can be attacked in text cut scenes. Of which you cannot exit out The list goes on, but you get the picture. What I will say about the game is that in the beginning, I was going to give up on it for how clunky it was. That changed after several hours of perseverance. The story unfolds where you are part of a tribe of warriors looking for the group that went out looking for a way to save your king from a curse (Good luck finding out what the curse is for at least 10 hours). As you travel, you find out about the curse that has befallen the main city and the factions at war with each other over how to survive. Thus you start your adventures as the gofer! The music in the game is nice. Although the audio levels are not very well adjusted and many locations are super loud while the voice dialogs are quiet unless you change the camera angle. Speaking of dialog. Only the main dialog tree is voiced. everything else is all text. Combat is actually pretty decent. At the very beginning, you pick up several different weapons and are free to use them ALL at will. My favorite was the daggers combined with the sword & shield. As mentioned earlier, the enemies are not very bright and are complete idiots if you approach from behind. Most do not stagger well. After a few hits, they start attacking you like you never attacked them. Unfortunately, you get staggered easily. This is when they start coming in with the directed magic, cheap shots, and AOE attacks that you have to sit there and take. Graphics wise, the game looks really good. The levels are pretty varied and offer a good sense of atmosphere. The game does cheat with making the locations lively by implementing a lockdown. (Honestly, who locks down people for several years... O wait, we just did that for Covid! Well, at least we did not do it for 1000 years) There is enough issues and plot holes to definitely rate this game bad. However, if you are looking for a decent story with not crazy Souls-Like gameplay (I am soooooooooo tired of this every game has to be super brutally hard just because), you may enjoy this game. Just do not pay full price. I will warn your. Without a guide, this game is setup to make you do multiple play-thrus. Some of the choices they offer you, the quests that require you to go back immediately rather than multi quest, and unexplained features that block off aspects of the game just point to padding. One more gripe and then I will end this.... Your character after talking with people writes things down. Your character is literally stuck in that animation all the time. Unfortunately the journal is written in another language and you have to click a button to translate it. With all this writing, there is not a single page about objectives..........
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Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is one of those rare indie action RPGs that manages to blend inspiration from titans like Dark Souls and Immortals Fenyx Rising while carving out its own identity. Set in the mythical city of Aphes, the game places you in the boots of Hilda, a young warrior on a quest to find her lost father amidst a city cursed by ambition and divine meddling. At its core, Asterigos offers fast-paced combat that emphasizes weapon swapping and skill-based progression. Hilda can wield up to two weapons at a time from a diverse set—including sword and shield, spears, daggers, magic staves, and hammers—each with its own playstyle. This flexibility keeps the combat dynamic, though enemy AI and encounter design sometimes feel a bit too formulaic, especially compared to the Souls-like standard it draws from. The game doesn't lean too heavily into punishing difficulty, which makes it more accessible than its inspirations. Boss battles, while visually striking and narratively rich, can sometimes fall flat in terms of challenge and mechanics. Where Asterigos really shines is in its lore-rich world and thoughtful narrative. The city of Aphes is a fascinating blend of Greco-Roman aesthetics and steampunk mysticism, filled with notes, dialogue, and environmental storytelling that flesh out its cursed history. Hilda herself is a likable and well-voiced protagonist whose growth is believably paced and emotionally grounded. However, pacing can occasionally be an issue. Side quests are plentiful but often lean too heavily on fetch-quest formulas. Despite this, the choice-driven dialogue system adds a layer of agency and replayability that gives the player real weight in how the story unfolds. Visually, the game punches above its indie weight class. Aphes is beautifully rendered, with vibrant lighting, detailed architecture, and a dreamlike color palette. Character models and animations, though not always on par with AAA standards, are serviceable and rarely distracting. The soundtrack is lush and atmospheric, fitting the mythic tone of the game, while voice acting is solid across the board. Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is an ambitious and endearing action RPG that might not revolutionize the genre, but definitely deserves recognition for its heartfelt storytelling, unique setting, and flexible combat system. It's not without flaws—combat depth, mission design, and technical polish could be improved—but there's a charm here that fans of mythological fantasy and action RPGs shouldn’t overlook. If you’re looking for a more welcoming Souls-like experience that focuses on story and exploration, Asterigos is worth your time. A Shining Indie Gem with Rough Edges Rating: 7/10
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Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is currently priced at 34.99€ on Steam.
Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 34.99€ on Steam.
Asterigos: Curse of the Stars received 2,445 positive votes out of a total of 3,072 achieving a rating of 7.70.
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Asterigos: Curse of the Stars was developed by Acme Gamestudio and published by tinyBuild.
Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is not playable on MacOS.
Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is not playable on Linux.
Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is a single-player game.
There are 4 DLCs available for Asterigos: Curse of the Stars. Explore additional content available for Asterigos: Curse of the Stars on Steam.
Asterigos: Curse of the Stars does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Asterigos: Curse of the Stars does not support Steam Remote Play.
Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Acme Gamestudio
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tinyBuild
Release
11 Oct 2022
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