Astoria: Fate's Kiss

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In "Astoria: Fate's Kiss" on Steam, players become embroiled in a secret agency's cases involving Greek gods and monsters in modern-day New York. This interactive game features dramatic love stories with multiple endings, and a new adventure element for the Steam release. Navigate through several seasons of action, drama, and divine romance. The Fates have woven a thrilling tale for you to explore and enjoy.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

replayability1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game successfully brings back nostalgia for fans of the original Lovestruck app, with well-written stories and beloved characters.
It features a diverse cast, including LGBTQ themes, and offers a variety of love interests, enhancing replay value.
The port to PC and console is well-executed, with improved graphics and the removal of extra charges for special choices, making it more accessible.

The game is considered slightly overpriced, especially given the absence of certain routes and side stories, such as Astraeus's route.
There are minor technical issues, including odd visual glitches and the use of AI upscaling that can detract from the overall experience.
Some players feel that the navigation and gameplay mechanics are not as effective on PC compared to the original mobile experience.

story
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The story of the game has received high praise from users, many of whom fondly remember it from the Lovestruck app and are thrilled about its release on Steam. It features engaging characters, a compelling romance narrative, and well-crafted plot twists, making it a top favorite among players. Overall, the story is described as well-written and enjoyable, with hopes for more titles from the Lovestruck series to be released in the future.
- “I love the story of this game; I remember when I read it on my phone.”
- “Highly recommend for anyone wanting a long romance story game.”
- “Okay, so back when Lovestruck was a thing, I lived for these characters. It was my favorite story on the app, so I am thrilled that it has now been released on Steam after all these years.”
- “I was so sad this story would be lost forever.”
- “I missed this story in particular more than almost any of the others when the app got taken down.”
- “It's not too big of a deal, but definitely strange and it takes me out of the story for a bit.”
music
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The music in the game has been criticized for its lack of variety, with some players noting that the action music plays inappropriately during calm moments, such as when the main character is simply relaxing on the beach. This repetitive use of the same tracks and sound effects detracts from the overall experience.
- “The action music kicks in unexpectedly while the main character is just chilling on the beach, creating a unique contrast.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The action music starts playing when the main character is just chilling on the beach, with no provocation from anyone.”
- “It's the same music and the same click sounds throughout the game.”
graphics
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The graphics in the port are generally well-received, with users noting a significant enhancement that improves visual quality, possibly through AI or sharpening techniques. This improvement, combined with the engaging stories and added replay value from special choices, contributes positively to the overall experience.
- “The port works well in my opinion, the stories are great, the graphics look very good, and as an added bonus, I now don't have to pay extra for the special choices, which adds a lot to the replay value for me.”
- “Though, like the others mentioned, they enhanced the graphics with either AI or honestly just with a sharpness tool?”
- “Though, like others mentioned, they enhanced the graphics with either AI or honestly just with a sharpness tool.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from a modern game.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and look flat, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
replayability
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Players appreciate the enhanced replayability due to the inclusion of special choices without additional costs, alongside engaging stories and impressive graphics. This combination encourages multiple playthroughs to explore different narrative paths.
- “The port works well, in my opinion. The stories are great, the graphics look very good, and as an added bonus, I now don't have to pay extra for the special choices, which adds a lot to the replay value for me.”