- Astrologaster v1.9 - 12 May 2020
Bug fixes: Alice Blague consultations about Owen Wood will now use correct answers Mary Payne consultation 3 fixed voice being out of sync with subtitles in one story branch. Mac version now runs on Metal instead of Open GL. Texture performance improvements for both Windows and Mac.
- Shakespearean Shenanigans - 22 February 2020
We teamed up with our friends from Kitfox and Golden Glitch to bring you the Shakespearean Shenanigan's bundle. Get Astrologaster, Elsinore and Fit For a King at a discount. It is a complete the set type of bundle, so if you already have one ore more of these games you can still the remaining with discount. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F33063242%2F04752051dde37dd617a30d5ccee73cb01c4bbf1b.jpg Visit merry olde England... or at least 3 different, thoroughly silly interpretations thereof, which may or may not be educational. From prophecies to proposals and stargazings to soliloquys, there's no shortage of comedic possibilities in these indie gems. Try: Elsinore - a time-looping adventure game set in the world of Shakespeare's Hamlet! Play as Ophelia living through the four days of a doomed castle again and again. Astrologaster - a ridiculous story of trea…
- The 10 most unhealthy relationships in games - 14 February 2020
One Off The List is our weekly list feature. Is there something you think doesn t deserve to be on this list? Comment with your reasons why, and next week it may be struck off. Happy love day, you disgusting piece of filth. Got you. That was an example of what today s young people call neggling . This is when you are nice and nasty in such quick succession that the body becomes inexplicably aroused. Spasms of lust take over both neggler and negglee, resulting in a paroxysm of extramarital sex and, subsequently, the degeneration of humanity. This is just one of the signs of an unhealthy relationship. But there are many more examples in videogames. Here are the 10 most toxic couples out there. Don’t worry, you can argue fruitlessly in favour of any of them. That’s the point of these articles. (more…)
- Vote for Astrologaster in the IGF Audience Award - 28 January 2020
Astrologaster is nominated in the "Excellence in Audio" category at this year's Independent Games Festival. Huzzah! Huzzah! Huzzah! Astrologaster got honourable mentions in 3 more categories: Excellence in Narrative, Nuovo and Grand Prize. The IGF has an audience award. It would mean a lot to everyone who made the game if you would give us a vote. There is no lengthy sign-up process or anything involved. Just select "Astrologaster" from the top of the list, enter your email address and hit submit. All email addressed will be deleted once the voting ends. Thank you! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F33063242%2F0a322b6d7ed80de370046ea313ee74d403a58dd0.jpg
- Astrologaster v1.7 - 5 December 2019
Bug that allowed players to see more consultations in their medical records than actually played. Incorrect spelling of Riccardo Ferraro throughout the game. Notarized the game for full support of Mac OS Catalina.
- Trading Cards - 16 August 2019
We added Trading Cards to Astrologaster. There are 14 cards in total, one for each character in the game. You can also craft badges, unlock 4 profile backgrounds and get the following 6 emoticons: :ablague: :astrologaster: :emilia: :forman: :lancelot: :nanahead: The monkey is my favourite. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F31498868%2F328869c53191aefe194a694ca35e6b17492440ff.jpg
- Astrologaster soundtrack available now - 2 July 2019
The Astrologaster soundtrack composed by Andrea Boccadoro with lyrics from Katharine Neil is now available on Steam and Bandcamp. The soundtrack contains all songs from the games and comes with lyrics in pdf-format. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F31498868%2Ffcbdd34ebc558a6e3cb8ed901a9a95e27e4de999.jpg It is on offer right now. If you own the game the cheapest options will be to complete the "Astrologaster Collector's Edition" bundle. Do you have a facvourite song? https://store.steampowered.com/app/1111550/
- Astrologaster Update v1.6 - 21 June 2019
Small update to fix an issue where text was not alway displayed correctly depending on the player's OS language. Sir Nanahead wishes you a lovely weekend! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F31498868%2Ff294bb9651d7da611009bc7aee4eaf58e97babaa.jpg
- Astrologaster Update v1.5 and minimum requirements - 10 June 2019
Small update this week, to fix 2 achievements still not unlocking reliably for everyone. The achievements 'Astrologaster' and 'Simon Forman' should now unlock for everyone. After recieving a number of support requests from people with older machines we had another look at what the minimum requirements should be and have updated these now. Windows - Minimum requirements OS: Windows 7/8 Processor: Intel i3/i5/i7 dual core or equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Open GL 2.1 compatible card Storage: 2 GB available space Sound Card: Yes Mac - Minimum requirements OS: macOS 10.12 - Sierra Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Open GL 2.1 compatible card Storage: 700 MB available space Sound Card: Yes https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F33063242%2Fd188c9b4744731bd1e167f6596171074ef170695.jpg It is E3 week. What games are you most excited for?
- Astrologaster Update v1.4 - 31 May 2019
Version 1.4 of Astrologaster is now available on Steam. Bug preventing 2 achievements from being unlocked. The achievements affected were "Simon Forman" and "Astrologaster". Rare bug making it impossible to continue the game after Emilia Lanier's last consultation. Updated to Wwise version 2019.1.1.6977 Any problems or questions please get in touch via the forum or email: [email protected] Thank you! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F33063242%2F675f82fe855a98283dd9cf51e12fa2ce8756dbc4.gif
- Astrologaster Update v1.3 - 24 May 2019
Version 1.3 of Astrologaster is now live Steam. Added 25 achievements Added an "About" section to the the title menu Added a way to read up on a patient's history during a consultation Incorrectly assigned planetary dignities. Please report any issues you might encounter in the forum or by emailing: [email protected] If you enjoy Astrologaster, please leave a review. Have a great weekend! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F31498868%2F51b8311d4375b7ba2c979a78657d21932c7ea6cc.gif
- Astrologaster Update v1.2 - 17 May 2019
We just uploaded version 1.2 of Astrologaster to Steam. Fixes/Improvements Fixed: Missing audio files for Alice Blague and John Whitgift Fixed: Repeating dialogue in John Whitgift Fixed: Logic bug in Emma Sharpe's storyline that could result in ignoring a player's choice Fixed: Rare bug which could make it impossible to play the last consultation. Improvement: Added a pause/play button to cut scenes. Please report any issues you might encounter in the forum or by emailing: [email protected] Many thanks to everyone who took the time so far to review Astrologaster. We could always use more! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F33063242%2F2063f4ad28efdd37aa2eb1f2ad18b4a457dbfa58.gif
- Wot I Think: Astrologaster - 14 May 2019
Developer: Nyamnyam Publisher: Nyamnyam Release: Out now On: Windows/Mac From: Steam Price: 10/$10/ 10 Dramatic irony: the videogame. That s basically what you ve got in Astrologaster . It s a choose-your-own-tragicomedy set in Elizabethan England, where you play an astrologist and doctor of physik called Simon Forman, who gives his patients counsel as well as tinctures. Both his advice and potions are of questionable quality. It s a story reminiscent of Blackadder, dripping with sarcasm, theatrical and funny. At times it doubles up as an exam in both Tudor history and star signs. And it s sometimes a bit smug in its oh-so-literary references and knowledge. But that s okay, because it makes plenty of poo jokes as well. I liked it a lot. (more…)
- Divine diagnoses from the stars in Astrologaster - 11 May 2019
Forsooth, gentlefolk, look to the skies, for they portend the arrival of a video game. It s Astrologaster , a tale based on the real life of an old-timey doctor, Simon Forman, who blended medicine, astrology, and sort of general advice-giving into a mostly-successful business in Shakespearian London. Oh, and quite a bit of what the game delicately calls strumpy-humpy. (more…)
- Astrologaster is available now - 9 May 2019
Astrologaster now available on Steam for PC & Mac. To celebrate the release our friend Rob Manuel will be hosting a live broadcast on Steam from 1-3pm PDT/ 9-11pm GMT. We developers will be participating via the chat. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F33063242%2Fb02a67a8eee9426077d25a99b1f33ec045ab4976.jpg Explore Forman’s life, his work, and his relationships with his clients. Make story choices by performing astrological readings. Choose strategically or make decisions just for fun - but be aware that your choices will have consequences (and unpredictable side effects!) 13 clients come to see you 5-7 times seeking advice for personal, professional and medical problems. By examining the stars in the sky, diagnose and determine answers for your clients’ problems. As well as affecting the storyline, these choices will alter your clients’ satisfaction levels…
- Astrologaster descends from the heavens on May 9th - 29 March 2019
“Remember to look up at the stars”, said the late Stephen Hawking, “to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist”. Unfortunately he failed to add “but not like Dr. Simon Forman”, an Elizabethan quack proper doctor, honest, who divined medial treatment from the heavens. You play as him in Astrologaster , a “story-driven astrological comedy” based on his actual life. Yesterday developers Nyamyam announced that it’s coming out on May 9th, and popped out a fresh trailer. Apparently he also did relationship advice? (more…)
- Astrologaster coming to Steam on May 9 - 27 March 2019
We are excited to announce that Astrologaster will be coming to Steam on May 9. Watch our new trailer either on the Steam store page or on YouTube! If you are at PAX East this week swing by our booth for a chance to win a cool T-Shirt and pin. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpjyo5lP7Qc
- Happy Holidays - 24 December 2018
🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 This season pray take care to spurn Excessive wine and ale Lest drinking does your Christmas turn Into a Christmas fail! 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 Wishing you a wonderful festive season and a brilliant 2019! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F33063242%2F48bf36cf7fdc4919af2e6bdc857bf11be9deb212.jpg
- Meet the patients: Emilia Lanier - 7 December 2018
This week we are introducing you to Emilia Lanier, who was an actualt client of Simon Forman, just like the previously introduced Thomas and Alice Blague. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F33063242%2Fc689f62875f3230b4a5776e60208c4ec2cccbc8b.jpg Emilia Lanier (née Bassano) was born into a family of Italian musicians who entertain in the English Royal Court. Precociously intelligent, and, having mastered both Latin and Greek as a child, she is said to be "mature for her age" by the significantly older men who take a romantic interest in her. Emmilia has hopes of becoming a "poetess", which reveals a failure to grasp the historical and social context in which she lives. Perhaps a man might explain it to her? https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F33063242%2F22b1f5fa22a0bcf4e425a8f596ddbc16fd509868.jpg
- Meet the patients: Humphrey Bell - 22 November 2018
Humphrey Bell is a young male actress famous for playing female roles upon the London stage. Though a talented player, he suffers from constant pressure from his director to be prettier, thinner and younger, allegedly to satisfy the expectations of London audiences. As Humphrey often asserts, he is not just a pretty face. He is so much more than that. When will people realize this? And will he one day be allowed to play the greatest role of all: a man? https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F31498868%2F3be3228f965c90f65cdc9d39b24eb5292f5b6eae.jpg
