Astrologaster

Critic reviews

• Pure Nintendo

  Sophie Hiner · Feb 28, 2021

  6.5

  It’s pretty repetitive, and there’s no real challenge. If you’re looking for a simple visual novel, however, Astrologaster is a good one to get. The humor and aesthetic will automatically put you in a good mood, and your gameplay session may end up being longer than you originally intended.

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• NintendoLife

  Kate Gray · Feb 28, 2021

  8.0

  Astrologaster is perhaps the only time you'll ever get to play through a pop-up book version of London's 17th-century medical history. It's an extremely specific pitch, but when it hits, it hits well – and its musical interludes are as delightful and giggle-worthy as any of Shakespeare's best. Sure, it's not going to be to everyone's tastes, but if you're looking for something a little different and you're a fan of the classic British historical sitcom Blackadder, then you could do a lot worse than give this a spin.

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• GameSpew

  Becca Smith · Feb 16, 2021

  7.0

  Despite its lack of real consequences, Astrologaster is a lot of fun to play; the excellent writing and top-notch voice acting really bring this ridiculous concept to life. Yes, it’s a shame the player’s actions don’t make more of a difference, but Astrologaster is still worth going along with – especially if you want a unique look at 16th century London.

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• Nintendo World Report

  Anna Saurman Brown · Feb 16, 2021

  7.5

  Overall, Astrologaster is a fun romp through 16th century England. It chose its lane and fully committed to going full farce, turning out to be a very well conceived and interesting game. I enjoyed it, even if I felt at odds with some of the conclusions the game took from dialogue choices.

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• Hey Poor Player

  Heather Johnson Yu · Jun 02, 2020

  9.0

  Astrologaster surprised me — I already knew I loved the concept when I purchased the game, but I didn’t know how much I’d love the entire package. The execution was magnificently well done — I highly doubt I’d find a History or Theatre enthusiast who dislikes the title — and delightfully entertaining. From start to finish, Astrologaster delivers; if you enjoy games off the beaten path that so brilliantly achieve all their goals, then our astrological readings indicate you’ll love Astrologaster. It’s in the stars!

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• GameSpace.com

  Emily Byrnes · May 10, 2019

  8.5

  Astrologaster is not a game that is meant to be rushed through. The moving, paper-doll like characters have small quirks and ticks that you notice in their movements and facial features. The dialogue gives you clues into each of the characters’ personalities and hidden motives. The madrigals are cleverly written and satisfying to listen to in between consultations. Even the calming soundtrack in the background does wonders for immersing the stargazer into Dr. Forman’s world, and adds a calm, soothing aura to the game.

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