Asterigos: Curse of the Stars

Impulse GamerNathan Misa

Asterigos: Curse of the Stars, developed by Taiwanese indie developer Acme Gamestudio, was originally a digital-only release in late 2022, but with its recent

Gamer EscapeEliot Lefebvre

8/10

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 worth checking out for people who sit on either side of the fence. If you’ve always wanted to love a Soulslike title but never quite got there, this might help get you over the hump; if you love them but don’t mind something being a bit more Souls-lite, this will delight you. ...

Worth PlayingChris "Atom" DeAngelus

8/10

Asterigos is a 3D action RPG set in a high fantasy world, featuring exhilarating battle encounters, interconnected maps full of adventure for you to explore and an immersive story.

Video ChumsA.J. Maciejewski

7.6/10

If you're looking for a new action RPG with unique qualities then Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is rather promising so let's check it out.

The OuterHavenKyle Simcox

Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is a Souls-like Action RPG from Acme Gamestudio and tinyBuild Games. You might have seen our coverage of it earlier this year when Keith and I got to play it at PAX East. Although we experienced some issues with the demo at tinyBuild’s booth, we…

RPGamerAlex Fuller

Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is a hidden indie gem from Acme Gamestudio that balances tough combat with great accessibility. While pacing issues and visual shortcomings exist, there's a wonderful world waiting to be explored.

RPGSiteAdam Vitale

7/10

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

TwinfiniteJake Su

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 to marvel at and explore, the combat system is utterly entertaining with room for experimentation, and all of the systems are seemingly designed to make the players' lives more convenient but not easier. As a debut project, this game is definitely a great start, and I would be extremely excited to see more from Acme Gamestudio in the future.

GamingBoltUsaid

7/10

Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is a decent action RPG with a beginner-friendly take on the Souls formula, but noticeable shortcomings stop it from being as great as it could be.

Hardcore Gamer Chris Shive

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 able to forge its own identity without hiding its influences. The final result isn't perfect as there's plenty of room for more polish. Despite these shortcomings, the gameplay is still enjoyable and the emphasis on storytelling and world building helps make up for it. The biggest divisive factor with Asterigos is that it tries to appeal to both fans of more traditional RPGs and Souls games by combining elements of both, and as a result does...

Capsule ComputersClaudio Meira

6.5/10

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

TechRaptorRobert Scarpinito

6.5/10

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.