Asterigos: Curse of the Stars

"Despite its rough edges, Asterigos is a solid action RPG with a satisfying story and competent combat."

"Asterigos: Curse of the Stars offers an enjoyable formula with exploration and combat that&s;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 …"

"Despite its difficulty not fitting the soulslike expectation, Asterigos: Curse of the Stars manages to be a phenomenal entry, as long as you don&s;t come in expecting challenging gameplay."

"An action-RPG without unnecessary frills, perhaps a bit anonymous and derivative, but with ideas capable of creating sparkling and noteworthy gameplay."

"Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is just plain fun. It&s;s a solid, enjoyable and well put-together action-adventure game where my biggest complaints are largely nitpicks and a few qualms about the exploration. Sure, you can point to various things it …"

"Asterigos: Curse of the Stars combines the style of traditional RPGs with a soulslike template, resulting in a challenging but more accessible game that&s;s able to forge its own identity without hiding its influences."

"A decently fun action-RPG with a lot of exploration, combat and text."

"Asterigos: Curse of the Stars uses the Souls template in a unique way that is more open to everyone. Not everything is good but my respect for this new developer is very high. At times the world is beautiful and …"

"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;s more, the atmospheric audio and fantastic environments make for a wonderful …"

"But I think that on balance, the whole thing works out to the game’s favor. This is definitely a title made with a lot of love and attention to detail, and while it’s hardly a flawless production, I think it’s …"

"Asterigos: Curse of the Stars does everything discreetly, but nothing really well. It is a full-bodied production in practice, because it combines an extended narrative with a playful system full of interesting features."

"Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is a good action/adventure game that focuses on a diversified combat and narrative to bring a pleasant experience to the player. There are a few opportunities of improvement, such as the simplistic textures (which also …"

"Asterigos: Curse of the Stars had the potential of being one of the most exciting action role-playing games influenced by the Souls series, with its ancient Greek and Roman influences, cartoonish art style, unique approach to story choices, and a …"

"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&s;t wait to …"

"At its core, Asterigos: Curse of the Stars pretty much accomplishes what it sets out to do, which is to deliver an indie Soulslike experience that does things differently, and for the better in most cases. The world is great …"

"While there are some notable flaws and shortcomings, Asterigos: Curse of the Stars does manage to entertain and provide the necessary thrills."

"Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is a great entry point to Soulslike games. Its accessible combat, difficulty options and pleasant atmosphere will entice many to the game. However, the unintuitive level design and lack of a detailed map can cause …"

"Nevertheless, "Asterigos: Curse of the Stars" offers a surprisingly round gaming experience, especially in its price segment and genre, which does not knock anyone&s;s socks off, but also does not deeply disappoint anyone."

"Asterigos is a weird game in that it feels like it was so close to being excellent. The weird mix of mechanics do not gel well and parts of the game simply feel unfinished. Still it is a fun romp …"

"Asterigos is a title that will generously offer simple, pure fun, and an enjoyable adventure to anyone who isn&s;t looking forward to playing the next Souls and keeps expectations low enough."

"Asterigos: Curse of the Stars doesn’t elevate the Action RPG genre that’s been birthed from the Souls franchise to new new heights, but for what it does, it does well. Maybe it’s not be the most challenging game amongst its …"

"The charm of Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is its story, but there is still the potential for more growth in this area, as well as its gameplay. Those that take the time to explore and get to know the …"

"Overall, Asterigos: Curse of the Stars failed to really stand out above other games in the RPG action-adventure space for me. While the combat and leveling systems felt accommodating for both casual and tenured players of this genre, the lackluster …"

"The connection players make with these characters will push them to fight for their ideal conclusions. The game has meaningful choices and consequences that makes it a joy to dive in."

"Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is an action RPG with souls-like elements. You take on the role of Hilde to save the cursed city, Aphes, from destruction. Unravel the mystery and discover for yourself what really happened in this city."

"Though my initial expectation was modest, I admit Asterigos: Curse of the Stars surprised me a lot. The action RPG genre is one of the most popular in recent times but the game managed to have its own personality. Combat …"

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

"A stellar debut with intriguing story, beautiful visual style and satisfying action RPG combat systems."

"Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is a game composed of two different genres and not fully committing to either. Doing so makes it not reach the potential I think the game could have had by sticking to simply one. Still, …"

"Acme Gamestudio and tinyBuild’s Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is a solid adventure. Not simply following the standard Soulslike formula, they’ve gone and made it their own and have given us both the mysteries of the past as well as …"

"The deep, rich world of Aphes is undermined by the illusion of choice and ultimately frustrating combat, deflating all of the potential Asterigos: Curse of the Stars could have lived up to."

"A strong combat system that doesn’t punish players too harshly makes Asterigos: Curse of the Stars refreshing and approachable."

"Due to its launch proximity to Elden Ring and the sheer quality of AAA Soulslikes, I suspect Asterigos may be unfairly overlooked. Nonetheless, it is a resoundingly enjoyable experience that I would recommend to any Soulslike fan."

"Asterigos has a great world design and a combat system that is similar to the Souls series, while being faster and more action-oriented. It&s;s just the exploration elements that let the game down, as the city of Aphes can sometimes …"

"Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is not a flawless title, it has a lot of rigidity on the combat system side, but it still manages to entertain thanks to the variety offered and the level design work truly beyond expectations. …"