At the Guerrilla Collective showcase, Taiwan-based independent game developer Acme Game Studio shared a new boss gameplay showcase of their debut title, the action RPG Asterigos: Curse of the Stars.
Due to be published by tinyBuild in Q3 2022 for PC (Steam), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S|X, Asterigos: Curse of the Stars will support FSR 2.0 as confirmed by AMD.
Discover the long forgotten secrets and hidden paths in this high fantasy world, featuring exhilarating battle encounters, interconnected maps full of places to explore, and an immersive story where every choice matters. Play as Hilda – a brave young warrior from the Northwind Legion who embarks on a journey to the cursed city in order to save her lost father. The gameplay elements inspired by soulslike games alongside a lighter, dynamic combat system, create a fresh take on the modern action RPG genre, providing you with a harmonious difficulty and exploration balance.
Explore Aphes – a city-state full of magic and wonder inspired by ancient Rome and classical Greek designs. From the mist-covered bazaar streets to gloomy sewers, the enigmatic forests at the city’s outskirts to deep chasms full of glittering crystals, the landscapes of Aphes are full of beauty and dangers.Choose from a variety of ranged and melee weapons on the go and combine them as you wish! The talent system allows you to pick and expand your combat style by choosing two out of six completely different weapons: sword and shield, dual blades, spear, hammer, staff or even magic bracelets. Equip a magical staff to obliterate your foes from the distance or switch to a gigantic battle hammer to squish them in a close combat.Fight your way through 60 different monsters and encounter 22 unique bosses – each with its own unique battle mechanics.Choices matter. Your journey in Aphes will lead you to discover the truth behind the city’s curse, letting you piece together its history through conversations, discovered documents and cinematics, as well as Hilda’s own diary, which she’ll update with sketches and observations.Find over 100 collectibles, complete numerous side quests and build on your legacy in the New Game+ mode!