Posted By
Csabo
on 2024-10-07
11:24:37
|  Aster Has Been Found!
 Aster is an elusive game from '93, written by KiCHY. References to it in contemporary diskmags are hard to find, and we only learned of its existence in 2015, when we added it to our database as a piece of Missing Software. However, thanks to BSZ digging around on some old disks, this game has been miraculously found! Therefore it will be a "new release" for most sceners.
In the game, the introductory text paints a grim picture: you're up against none other than the destroyer of the galaxy. You must guide your loincloth-wearing hero across 5 levels in a fantasy world. Avoid all enemies, don't examine the fire - it is hot (as the game helpfully points out), and touch shiny vases to open doors and make progress. Will the hero save the galaxy? That's up to you! (How will he save it? That's something to ponder, but rest assured that reaching the end of the 5th level does the job.)
This game is definitely a '93 release. Most of the graphics have been converted from C64, and so was the music. The in-game text could have used some proofreading, and the controls are downright difficult. Nevertheless, we're ecstatic to have this game in the collection, definitely give it a try! Kudos for KiCHY for this game (real programmers ship) and big thanks to BSZ for finding it!
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Posted By
Luca
on 2024-10-07
11:24:37
 | Re: Aster Has Been Found!
Treasure found, congrats!
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Posted By
George
on 2024-10-07
16:06:17
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Really great news! Love these kind of stories.
I also found my first vectorgraphic (a VW Beetle) from the 80's on a cassette, which i believed it was lost.
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Posted By
Csabo
on 2024-10-07
18:13:35
| Re: Aster Has Been Found!
@George was that a C16/Plus4 program? Did you manage to archive it?
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Posted By
gerliczer
on 2024-10-08
15:19:01
| Re: Aster Has Been Found!
Back in the days of my youth I had fun time with Ghost Castle. I think I would have loved this one, too. 
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Posted By
George
on 2024-10-08
17:07:08
| Re: Aster Has Been Found!
@Csabo Yes, i did! its a BASIC Programm and its a really poor picture from the 80's 
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Posted By
Csabo
on 2024-10-08
17:11:06
| Re: Aster Has Been Found!
That's cool! How come you didn't add it to the database, or did I miss it perhaps?
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Posted By
George
on 2024-10-08
17:22:34
| Re: Aster Has Been Found!
I am planning a video on it... it was the beginning spark of my 3D Engine
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Posted By
Murphy
on 2024-10-09
09:05:12
| Re: Aster Has Been Found!
It looks pretty, but it's a shame that the gameplay and controls are very clunky. A 2024 edition would be a big hit from this game.
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Posted By
JimmyCoupe
on 2024-10-10
08:53:44
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I know its early days as the game has just been found but even in the early days is there no want to complete this game? it looks fantastic. I will be sure to have a go over the weekend.
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Posted By
Csabo
on 2024-10-10
15:18:43
| Re: Aster Has Been Found!
This one (Aster) actually is complete. Using the cheats provided on the game's page, you can quickly get to the game's ending. Perhaps you meant Time Cristal?
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Posted By
Verona
on 2024-10-11
16:49:39
| Re: Aster Has Been Found!
The playability is poor because of the jump.
The music is good, the graphics are normal, the character rotation is quite slow.
It lost me quickly.
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