Greetings, courageous warriors! With the discharge of Asterigos: Curse of the Stars on PlayStation simply across the nook, we’d prefer to inform you somewhat extra in regards to the gameplay, areas, and monsters. These insights will put together you for the areas and enemies that await you in Asterigos: Curse of the Stars, so that you will be prepared for battle when the time comes.

The world of Asterigos

The City of Aphes is beautiful in its grandeur and expanse. From the outskirts and marketplaces to army academies and shimmering mines, every zone on this planet will give you a singular visible expertise, difficult battles, and boss encounters.

Underneath town you can see a singular hub that connects all areas of the world collectively and is the start line in your journey. Shelter provides Hilda a spot the place she will return and be secure. Here you’ll be able to take new quests from the Adherents, make use of the doc archives, the vaults, speak to the blacksmiths, go to outlets, and even discover a sparring associate for those who want coaching!

There’s additionally loads to do within the Shelter, and as you progress by means of the sport, you’ll uncover extra alternatives. We need gamers to have a way of a ‘universal connection’ as they discover it. So, it’s not only a place the place you teleport or load out and in, however the place the place the true exploration of town begins.

Monsters of Asterigos: Ethrus, the Dark Cult

The streets of town are stuffed with hazard round each nook. Each metropolis quarter, together with the encompassing areas, is occupied by a bunch of distinctive and lethal foes, every with their very own particular talents and look. Let’s speak about one of many enemy factions, The Dark Cult Ethrus.

These cultists stray from the doctrine of the Gods of Stars, they imagine that solely an enchantment to the wild hearts of the beasts can save them from damnation. To achieve this, they carry out a magical “Ritual of Sublimation” which transforms them into werewolves and different legendary creatures. The ritual permits them to make use of the powers of the beasts: the power 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 issues in lifetime of Aphesians – some cultists can create highly effective spells, corresponding to chain fireballs and even shockwaves. Remember to be extraordinarily cautious when traversing town as cultists usually ambush or assault from the blind spots. They additionally are likely to run in teams, making them much more troublesome to battle.

Adjusting the battle type 

Hilda is masterful and wields six weapons: The sword and protect, magic employees, daggers, enchanted bracelets, battle hammer, and spear. She can use any two weapons concurrently in battle and alter them on the go relying on the scenario. Each weapon has its respective benefits and drawbacks. For instance, when combating enemies armed with small weapons, utilizing a protect towards them gives you a bonus, as it will probably simply block these assaults.

However, a warfare hammer can be far simpler than a sword towards these wielding a protect or sturdy armor, as its highly effective blows can simply penetrate your opponent’s defenses. 

You can use any mixture of all of the weapons accessible to Hilda to higher adapt to the scenario on the battlefield. But most significantly, it is possible for you to to create your personal fight type by using the distinctive options and enhancements of the totally different weapons!

Descending into the depths

During her journey, Hilda won’t solely discover the floor of the City of Aphes, but additionally descend into historic caves filled with thriller and peril, the place the locals mined the magical mineral Starite. These crystallised minerals shine and emit an illuminating gentle, just like the very stars themselves, thus the caves received its title – The Glittering Deeps. 

The historical past of Glittering Deeps is so historic that even the fashionable historic chronicles of Aphes have did not hint it. There are even historic ruins within the depths that trace that there was as soon as one other, even older metropolis on the website of modern-day Aphes. With so many mysteries round them, the Glittering Deeps is a Hazardous place for adventurers.

Monsters of the Deeps

In the deepest hole there’s a magical anomaly that causes many cliffs to come back to life and behave with hostility to anybody who dares to trespass right here. In addition to the stone creatures, there are additionally ‘crystallised monsters’ dwelling right here. Their look blends effectively with their environment they usually pose an actual hazard, lurking among the many crystals, stalking their subsequent prey.

One of those terrifying creatures known as Breathless. 

Breathless is a fearsome stone creature, possessing a really arduous and durable physique and in a position to harness the magical energy of the tranquilite, of which his physique can be partly fashioned. This monster is harmful not solely in shut fight, but additionally in ranged fight. It can strike with its large stone arms, in addition to unleashing a barrage of varied projectiles: homing missiles, cannon beams, or exploding rocks.

His solely weak point is the being’s sluggish motion and the way its each assault takes time to arrange. You can be smart to make the most of this! 

Set out on an journey and forge your legacy

Asterigos: Curse of the Stars arrives on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on October 11, and you may pre-order it in the present day! Players who pre-order the sport will have the ability to begin enjoying three days earlier on October 8, in addition to obtain further bonuses corresponding to unique armor and a set of trinkets to energy up your character within the early recreation.