Asterigos: Curse of the Stars

Mechanics

In Asterigos the action is observed from a third person perspective (TPP). The game is made up of a series of interconnected levels, which together create a vast territory to explore. During the game we visit grand squares and buildings, as well as gloomy underground or forests surrounding the metropolis.

Wandering through the ruins of Aphes, Hilda faces a hordes of enemies. More than sixty types of monsters and over twenty bosses await defeat. The enemies include werewolves that attack by surprise, axe-wielding brutes, Caledonian boars and brought to life giant statues.

Battles are dynamic, and during them we use two types of weapons, chosen from six available. We fight with sword and shield, daggers, spears, hammer, magic staff or bracers. Each murder weapon has its strengths and weaknesses and is useful in specific situations. For example, while daggers allow us to make fast but relatively weak attacks, the hammer deals the most damage but due to its weight makes the heroine slower, while the staff allows us to attack enemies from a safe distance.

As we progress we gain new skills, which not only increase our combat potential, but also allow us to adjust the warrior's fighting style to individual preferences. With time, we also learn more about the world presented by talking to encountered characters and reading found documents. The journal, in which Hilda notes her observations, is also a valuable source of information.

Technical aspects

Graphics of Asterigos is kept in a colourful, manga style. The game runs on Unreal Engine 4 technology and makes good use of it.