Schlagwort: asterigos

  • Start your journey in Asterigos: Curse of the Stars October 11th on PS4 and PS5

    Start your journey in Asterigos: Curse of the Stars October 11th on PS4 and PS5

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    Greetings, brave warriors! With the release of Asterigos: Curse of the Stars on PlayStation just around the corner, we’d like to tell you a little more about the gameplay, locations, and monsters. These insights will prepare you for the locations and enemies that await you in Asterigos: Curse of the Stars, so you can be ready for battle when the time comes.

    The world of Asterigos

    The City of Aphes is stunning in its grandeur and expanse. From the outskirts and marketplaces to military academies and shimmering mines, each zone in the world will provide you with a unique visual experience, challenging battles, and boss encounters.

    Underneath the city you will find a unique hub that connects all areas of the world together and is the starting point for your adventure. Shelter offers Hilda a place where she can return and be safe. Here you can take new quests from the Adherents, make use of the document archives, the vaults, talk to the blacksmiths, visit shops, and even find a sparring partner if you need training!

    There’s also plenty to do in the Shelter, and as you progress through the game, you’ll discover more opportunities. We want players to have a sense of a ‘universal connection’ as they explore it. So, it’s not just a place where you teleport or load in and out, but the place where the real exploration of the city begins.

    Monsters of Asterigos: Ethrus, the Dark Cult

    The streets of the city are filled with danger around every corner. Each city quarter, including the surrounding areas, is occupied by a host of unique and deadly foes, each with their own special abilities and appearance. Let’s talk about one of the enemy factions, The Dark Cult Ethrus.

    These cultists stray from the doctrine of the Gods of Stars, they believe that only an appeal to the wild hearts of the beasts can save them from damnation. To do so, they perform a magical “Ritual of Sublimation” which transforms them into werewolves and other mythical creatures. The ritual allows them to use the powers of the beasts: the strength of bulls, the sharp fangs and claws of wolves or the swift wings of birds.

    Using Starite – the magical mineral that was used to empower many things in life of Aphesians – some cultists can create powerful spells, such as chain fireballs or even shockwaves. Remember to be extremely careful when traversing the city as cultists often ambush or attack from the blind spots. They also tend to run in groups, making them even more difficult to fight.

    Adjusting the fight style 

    Hilda is masterful and wields six weapons: The sword and shield, magic staff, daggers, enchanted bracelets, battle hammer, and spear. She can use any two weapons simultaneously in battle and change them on the go depending on the situation. Each weapon has its respective advantages and disadvantages. For example, when fighting enemies armed with small weapons, using a shield against them will give you an advantage, as it can easily block those attacks.

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    However, a war hammer will be far more effective than a sword against those wielding a shield or strong armor, as its powerful blows can easily penetrate your opponent’s defenses. 

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    You can use any combination of all the weapons available to Hilda to better adapt to the situation on the battlefield. But most importantly, you will be able to create your own combat style by utilizing the unique features and enhancements of the different weapons!

    Descending into the depths

    During her journey, Hilda will not only explore the surface of the City of Aphes, but also descend into ancient caves full of mystery and peril, where the locals mined the magical mineral Starite. These crystallised minerals shine and emit an illuminating light, like the very stars themselves, thus the caves got its name – The Glittering Deeps

    The history of Glittering Deeps is so ancient that even the modern historical chronicles of Aphes have failed to trace it. There are even ancient ruins in the depths that hint that there was once another, even older city at the site of modern-day Aphes. With so many mysteries around them, the Glittering Deeps is a Hazardous place for adventurers.

    Monsters of the Deeps

    In the deepest hollow there is a magical anomaly that causes many cliffs to come to life and behave with hostility to anyone who dares to trespass here. In addition to the stone creatures, there are also ‘crystallised monsters’ living here. Their appearance blends well with their surroundings and they pose a real danger, lurking among the crystals, stalking their next prey.

    One of these terrifying creatures is called Breathless

    Breathless is a fearsome stone creature, possessing a very hard and sturdy body and able to harness the magical power of the tranquilite, of which his body is also partly formed. This monster is dangerous not only in close combat, but also in ranged combat. It can strike with its giant stone arms, as well as unleashing a barrage of various projectiles: homing missiles, cannon beams, or exploding rocks.

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    His only weakness is the being’s slow movement and how its every attack takes time to prepare. You would be wise to take advantage of this! 

    Set out on an adventure and forge your legacy

    Asterigos: Curse of the Stars arrives on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on October 11, and you can pre-order it today! Players who pre-order the game will be able to start playing three days earlier on October 8, as well as receive additional bonuses such as exclusive armor and a set of trinkets to power up your character in the early game.

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  • Introducing Asterigos, a new high-fantasy action RPG

    Introducing Asterigos, a new high-fantasy action RPG

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    Greetings everyone. We are Acme Gamestudio, an independent developer from Taiwan. Today, we’re happy to  introduce Asterigos, 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. 

    Introducing Asterigos, a new high-fantasy action RPG

    It starts with a young warrior embarking on a quest

    Hilda, a brave Northwind Legion warrior, seeks to find her lost father and enters the mythical cursed city of Aphes. She would come to realize the rise— and fall—of a great city, witness history in the making, and face difficult choices which would shape the entire kingdom’s fate.

    Explore the magnificent city of Aphes

    The game’s events unfold in Aphes, a city-state inspired by ancient Rome and classical Greek designs, and is full of magic and wonder. 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.

    Poisonous vines could choke you to death, or deadly arrow traps will injure the unwary. And deadly creatures lurk in the shadows: werewolves who will launch surprise attacks from the rooftops overhead, axe-wielding brutes… even a fire-breathing calydonian boar.

    Take on enemies with skill and style

    Hilda’s combat options are heavily tied to her character progression. 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 magic bracelets. 

    For example, the dual blades are swift weapons that can help you dive in and out of combat quickly, whereas the magic staff is tailored to long distance, letting you shoot fireballs from a safe distance to defeat the enemy before they approach. There are over 60 different monsters to fight, and over 20 unique boss encounters to challenge. Customize your combat style and skills to vanquish them!

    Story and character development matter

    We want to portray Hilda as a young, brave, yet brash warrior based on the medieval-fantasy style of adventurer. She is naive, pure, but also kindhearted and impulsive. Her journey in Aphes will lead her 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 during her journey.

    As a Northwind Warrior, all her weapons are handmade by Hilda and will shapeshift based on her moves during combat. For example, her staff will transform when you activate its sniper-like attack, or her shield will expand as it unleashes magical, defensive barriers.

    Stay tuned for more news updates in the coming months. Asterigos will be coming to PS4 by late spring 2022, with an enhanced PS5 version due in autumn.

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  • Wir stellen vor: Asterigos – das High-Fantasy-Action RPG

    Wir stellen vor: Asterigos – das High-Fantasy-Action RPG

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    Hallo Leute!  Wir sind Acme Gamestudio, ein Indie-Entwickler aus Taiwan. Wir wollen euch heute Asterigos, ein 3D Action-RPG vorstellen, as in einer High Fantasy-Welt spielt. Hier erwarten euch aufregende Kämpfe,, miteinander verbundene Karten voller Abenteuer und eine fesselnde Geschichte.

    Wir stellen vor: Asterigos – das High-Fantasy-Action RPG

    Alles beginnt mit einem jungen Krieger auf einer Mission

    Hilda, eine tapfere Kriegerin der Nordwind-Legion, versucht ihren verlorenen Vater zu finden und betritt die mythische und verfluchte Stadt Aphes. Sie kann den Aufstieg – und Fall – einer großen Stadt erkennen, Zeuge der Entstehung von Geschichte werden und wird letztlich vor schwierigen Entscheidungen stehen, die das Schicksal des gesamten Königreichs prägen. 

    Erkundet die fantastische Stadt Aphes

    Die Geschehnisse entfalten sich in Aphes, einem Stadtstaat, der vom antiken Rom und klassischen griechischen Designs inspiriert ist. Alles steckt voller Magie und Wunder. Vom Von den nebelverhangenen Basar, über die düsteren Kanalisationen, die rätselhaften Wälder am Stadtrand und den tiefen Abgründen voller glitzernder Kristalle – die Landschaften von Aphes sind voller Schönheit, aber auch Gefahren.

    Giftige Ranken könnten euch würgen und wer unachtsam ist, wird von tödlichen Pfeilfallen verletzt. In den Schatten lauern tödliche Kreaturen: Werwölfe, die von den Dächern einen Überraschungsangriff starten, Axt schwingende Bestien … sogar ein feuerspeiender kalydonischer Eber wird euch gegenüberstehen!

    Skills und Style

    Hildas Möglichkeiten im Kampf sind stark mit ihrer Charakterentwicklung verknüpft. Tas Talentsystem erlaubt es euch, zwei von insgesamt sechs total verschiedenen Waffen auszuwählen und so den Kampfstil komplett zu verändern: Schwert und Schild, Doppelklingen, Speer, Hammer, Stab oder magische Armbänder.

    Die Doppelklingen sind zum Beispiel sehr schnelle Waffen, mit denen man schnell in den Kampf ein- und aussteigen kann, während der Zauberstab eher auf eine lange Distanz zugeschnitten ist, mit dem ihr Feuerbälle abfeuern könnt. Es gibt über 60 verschiedene Monster zu bekämpfen und über 20 einzigartige Bosse herauszufordern. Passt euren Kampfstil und eure Fähigkeiten optimal an, um sie zu besiegen!

    Story und Charakterentwicklung sind wichtig

    Wir wollen Hilda als eine junge, mutige aber auch sehr freche Kämpferin darstellen, die auf einem Mittelalter-Fantasy-Abenteuer-Style basiert. Sie ist naiv und rein, aber auch gutherzig und impulsiv. Ihre Reise in Aphes hilft ihr dabei, die Wahrheit hinter dem Fluch der Stadt zu entdecken.  Spieler werden dabei ihre Geschichte durch Gespräche, entdeckte Dokumente und Filmsequenzen sowie Hildas eigenes Tagebuch zusammenfassen, das sie während ihrer Reise mit Skizzen und Beobachtungen immer weiter aktualisiert.

    Als ein Northwind Warrior ist es ganz klar, dass all ihre Waffen selbst gemacht sind und sich basierend auf den Bewegungen im Kampf verändern. Stellt es euch so vor: Ihr Stab wird sich verändern, wenn ihr eine Sniper-artige Attacke einsetzt und das Schild dehnt sich aus, wenn eine magische Abwehrbarriere entfesselt wird.

    Haltet eure Augen offen, bald folgen neue Updates! Asterigos erscheint im späten Frühling 2022 auf PS4 und kommt als verbesserte Version PS5 im Herbst.

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