Asterigos Curse of the Stars

Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is an excellent adventure game. It has a likeable protagonist, an interesting world, and satisfying combat.

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78% User Score Based on 1,307 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 23 reviews

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Asterigos Curse of the Stars is a single player role playing game with fantasy and historical themes. It was developed by Acme Gamestudio and was released on October 11, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

In "Asterigos: Curse of the Stars," players explore the mysterious city of Apheiros, battling mythical creatures and uncovering secrets to help the protagonist's missing father. With a mix of hack-and-slash combat and RPG elements, players can customize their character's abilities and weapons to suit their playstyle. The game features rich, story-driven gameplay with multiple endings based on player choices.

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story311 positive mentions

grinding49 negative mentions

Engaging combat system with a variety of weapons and skills that allow for different playstyles.
Beautiful art style and vibrant visuals that create an immersive atmosphere.
Well-written story and characters, with a rich lore that enhances the overall experience.

Lack of a map and quest tracking makes navigation confusing and can lead to frustration.
Excessive dialogue and lore can overwhelm players, detracting from the pacing of the game.
Combat can feel clunky at times, with issues related to input responsiveness and hit detection.

story
1,204 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Asterigos: Curse of the Stars" is generally well-received for its engaging narrative and rich world-building, drawing inspiration from Greek mythology. However, many players find the quest system frustrating due to a lack of clear tracking and excessive dialogue, which can detract from the overall experience. While the main storyline is compelling, the convoluted side quests and poor quest management hinder player immersion and enjoyment.
- “The story in this game is surprisingly well written.”
- “The story kept me intrigued and I will definitely make a DnD campaign based on it.”
- “The story is wonderful and as you get to know each character and their motivations, the ending really feels great.”
- “The story is both simplistic nonsense and too convoluted for anyone's good, throwing new proper nouns at you without any context every few story beats, and the dialogue and voice acting are at best Saturday morning cartoon levels.”
- “The story is a highlight, but it can also be a turnoff.”
- “The quest design is made to make you think and explore, as the journal really doesn't help, it basically tells you what's happened during a main or side quest but never tells you if it is complete or not, nor how many steps there are to completing it.”
gameplay
341 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
59%
8%
The gameplay of "Asterigos: Curse of the Stars" is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating its solid combat mechanics and weapon variety, allowing for different playstyles. However, criticisms arise regarding its repetitive combat, clunky controls, and inconsistent difficulty, which detract from the overall experience. While it offers a more accessible take on the souls-like genre, some feel it lacks depth and polish, making it less engaging over time.
- “The combat in Asterigos: Curse of the Stars strikes a delicate balance between the weighty combat mechanics of souls-like games and the more agile action RPG style.”
- “The gameplay is enjoyable but not spectacular.”
- “The gameplay is fun and challenging!”
- “Visuals are pretty good, but the meh gameplay and the terrible plot kill any motivation to finish this game.”
- “It's a souls-like at the core, but falls behind its inspirations in numerous ways: the gameplay is stiff, the variety in weaponry and attacks is lacking to say the least, the levels are rather empty, the leveling is barebones... and it could go on like this for quite a while.”
- “The game buries you in lore, tutorials, and narrative dumps, never allowing a natural gameplay rhythm to emerge.”
graphics
297 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Asterigos: Curse of the Stars" are generally praised for their vibrant, cartoonish art style and detailed environments, which evoke a unique blend of ancient Greek and Roman aesthetics. While many players appreciate the colorful visuals and character designs, some criticize the graphics for feeling dated or lacking depth, particularly in terms of animation and environmental variety. Overall, the game's visuals are seen as a strong point, contributing to an engaging atmosphere despite some technical shortcomings.
- “Asterigos: Curse of the Stars immediately stands out with its vibrant, high-contrast visuals.”
- “The world of Aphes is beautifully designed, with stunning visuals and intricate level design.”
- “The graphics are really nice, the world is beautiful and especially the different places you can visit are stunning.”
- “The graphics look really bad for a 2022 game; I don't understand why the environment looks so poor, some filter is missing.”
- “Cut scenes are filled with endless exposition, the combat is perfunctory and janky, the graphics are aged and outdated but somehow it still manages to stutter and hitch on a reasonably modern PC.”
- “Graphics are pretty basic, but there are some great looking environments.”
music
160 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
38%
3%
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many reviewers highlighting its orchestral scores and diverse compositions that fit various gameplay moments. While some players noted issues with sound mixing and volume levels, the soundtrack is generally described as beautiful, immersive, and a standout feature of the game. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a memorable aspect for many players.
- “And the music is simply sublime and transports this vibe straight into my soul.”
- “The soundtrack is lush and atmospheric, fitting the mythic tone of the game, while voice acting is solid across the board.”
- “The music is so good that in some boss fights, I had to turn down the background music because it was hyping me too much.”
- “The sound volume is mixed badly, so even putting the music/sound volume to 0.2, it's still either too quiet or far too loud.”
- “The horrendous dialog and sometimes you can't even hear properly because the voice acting is so horrible and there's no balance in voice and background music.”
- “The music is so melancholic that you could kill yourself before you make any further progress in the game.”
optimization
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing smooth performance and no issues, while others report significant stuttering, screen tearing, and inconsistent frame rates across different hardware setups. While many users praised the game's visuals and overall technical execution, performance problems were noted, particularly during specific gameplay scenarios or on certain systems. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary widely depending on individual hardware configurations.
- “Game play is great, visual design and execution is fantastic, technical setup is great and I had no stuttering or lag.”
- “Performance was great too, like 2 second load times max.”
- “A well optimized game, with a decent story, and actually good action combat.”
- “However, the game runs quite poorly on my hardware, with frequent stuttering at 1080p in 1vs1 fights.”
- “Game had tons of screen tearing and stuttering for me, which doesn't happen in much more demanding titles, so something's up with this game in particular.”
- “I wanted to like this, but the stuttering and general sluggishness of the controls made this one a big question mark for me.”
grinding
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with many battles feeling like a chore due to enemies acting as damage sponges and poor hitboxes. Backtracking and inventory management are also frequently criticized for being inconvenient, contributing to a sense of monotony throughout the gameplay. While some appreciate the story and combat mechanics, the accumulation of grindy elements often detracts from the overall enjoyment, especially in the later stages of the game.
- “Fighting seems to be interesting at first, but enemies are straight up damage sponges, with very bad hitboxes. In the end, the game becomes a mashing with occasional dodging, making most fights either tedious or easy.”
- “What I didn't know when I started playing it was how boring it would become by mid-game and what a tedious chore it would end up being by the grand finale.”
- “The story is boring and the gameplay is tedious and unrewarding.”
atmosphere
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a thoughtful blend of melancholic themes and vibrant visuals, creating a sense of a once-great kingdom now in ruins. Players appreciate the lush soundtrack and solid voice acting, which enhance the overall experience, while the varied environments evoke a mix of whimsy and darker undertones. Despite some areas feeling empty, the atmospheric design, engaging story, and well-crafted audio contribute significantly to the game's immersive quality.
- “This game has a certain atmosphere, a not quite grimdark, but more thoughtful, melancholic 'once great kingdom fallen into ruin' kind of vibe that just gets me.”
- “The soundtrack is lush and atmospheric, fitting the mythic tone of the game, while voice acting is solid across the board.”
- “Beautiful world, combat is very deep and rewarding, and every bit of the presentation (visuals, music, atmosphere, enemy design) is made to inspire a whimsical awe, quiet curiosity, and sadness and despair; all while carrying a more lighthearted feel.”
- “The atmosphere is a mix of bright, colorful visuals and dark themes like slavery, human torture and experimentation, exploitation of desperate people, etc.”
- “The dialogues and the atmosphere were not.”
- “The soundtrack successfully sets the mood and atmosphere of the game, enhancing the overall experience, while a staple in the genre, can feel somewhat clichéd or predictable.”
character development
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is generally viewed as lacking depth, with many reviewers noting that while the character designs are visually appealing and memorable, the protagonist's growth feels minimal and primarily tied to stat increases rather than meaningful narrative progression. Despite some positive elements like world-building and art style, the overall character development system is described as simple and unremarkable, leaving players wanting more engagement with the characters and their stories.
- “The story and character development are quite good, and the game is longer than I initially expected.”
- “One of the things that is on point is character designs with a really likable protagonist.”
- “So we can openly say the character development is simple but extremely intuitive; without any guide, you will decide what kind of weapons and style suit you more.”
- “The protagonist's growth feels lacking.”
- “It would have been a much more interesting game if there was some form of character development beyond her stat numbers increasing.”
- “Character development system is unremarkable.”
stability
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
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The game's stability is notably inconsistent, with numerous bugs and glitches reported, including freezing during new encounters, problematic camera angles, and issues with enemy interactions. Despite some players experiencing smooth performance on platforms like the Steam Deck, many have encountered game-breaking bugs, frame rate drops, and audio glitches that detract from the overall experience. While the game offers enjoyable gameplay, the frequent technical issues can lead to frustration and a less polished feel.
- “Runs great on Steam Deck.”
- “My PC is not that fast, but the game runs great.”
- “Great game and amazing combat! This was my first game I purchased on Steam Deck. I played the demo and loved it, and it actually runs great on Steam Deck.”
- “Even after several patches, the game experiences glitches, occasional frame rate drops, animation bugs, and problematic camera angles, particularly in dense or chaotic scenes.”
- “So the game freezes every time you encounter something new, including enemy attacks.”
- “❌ [b]bugs, some are game-breaking[/b]; unexpected camera movement, large enemies fit into tiny doors, game freezes when saving, character disappears when teleporting, odd hitboxes, getting stuck between objects and weird surround sound(?) (fighting an enemy in front of you but the sound comes from behind).”
replayability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag among reviewers. While some appreciate the choice-driven dialogue and varied weapon combinations that encourage multiple playthroughs, others criticize the lack of customization and broken combat mechanics, leading to a perception of limited replay value. Overall, the game offers some replayability through different loadouts and quest lines, but opinions vary widely, with ratings ranging from 2/10 to 6/10.
- “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.”
- “Asterigos is a very interesting and competent indie 'souls-like' with a very compelling setting and excellent replayability, thanks to its varied weapons and movesets: I completed the game with the sword & shield and the spear, but you can mix & match just about any of the 6 weapons and end up with something as outlandish as a spellcaster/bomberman hybrid with the staff & bracelets.”
- “With all of the different weapon/build combos, there's plenty of replayability for gameplay alone, and this is one of the few games where I enjoyed combat as much on the last boss as I did at any other point in the game.”
- “Unfortunately, this game has bad replayability due to the broken combat and the RPG dialogues.”
- “Despite the depth of the skill tree and the variety of 6 different weapon styles, I found that the game does not have too much replayability.”
- “The game simply has no replay value.”
emotional
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed, with some players appreciating the well-developed protagonist and heartfelt storytelling, while others criticize the overall narrative as boring and repetitive. Despite some moments of emotional depth and relatable characters, many reviewers felt disconnected from the story and found it difficult to form meaningful emotional connections. Overall, the game offers a blend of charming moments and frustrating storytelling that may resonate differently with players.
- “Hilda herself is a likable and well-voiced protagonist whose growth is believably paced and emotionally grounded.”
- “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.”
- “The characters made me feel like I wanted to be with them in real life.”
- “This though is just a monotonous, self-insisting drudge through a grating and boring story.”
- “Boring story with way too much repetition and a quest log that is way too convoluted for its own good.”
- “Cons: boring story with way too much dialog, quest journal is useless; be prepared to look everything up online.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it charming and funny, particularly through characters like Hilda, while others criticize it for being childish or lacking depth. Glitches and awkward moments can add an unintended comedic element, but the overall execution of humor varies widely, with some feeling it detracts from the experience. Despite its flaws, certain moments and dialogue manage to elicit genuine laughter, though not all players appreciate the humor equally.
- “Hilda is a rock and funny.”
- “Sometimes it is hard to take the game seriously because I'm laughing at all the awful drawing.”
- “There's a lot of humor in the game as well, even if it does sometimes try a rug-pull on you.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with players feeling misled by its promotional ads that suggested a high-quality experience, only to find the DLCs perceived as cash grabs. While there are no microtransactions, the overall sentiment indicates disappointment in the game's pricing strategy and additional content offerings.
- “The DLC is EA-level cash grab, maybe even worse.”
- “I really want to like this game, but since it was advertising itself as a soulslike (prior to release at least), I was expecting the combat to not feel so stiff.”
- “And no microtransactions!”

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Asterigos Curse of the Stars is a role playing game with fantasy and historical themes.

Asterigos Curse of the Stars is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

On average players spend around 15 hours playing Asterigos Curse of the Stars.

Asterigos Curse of the Stars was released on October 11, 2022.

Asterigos Curse of the Stars was developed by Acme Gamestudio.

Asterigos Curse of the Stars has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Asterigos Curse of the Stars is a single player game.

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