# Astrologaster — A comedy written in the stars

> Comedy adventure game about a fraudulent astrologer in Shakespearean London. (iPhone/iPad app by Nyamyam.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrologaster/id1213121848 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nyamyam](https://appshunter.io/developer/777650514)
- Category: Games, Adventure
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 64 App Store ratings · 32 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 466 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-05-02
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrologaster/id1213121848/reviews.md

## What is Astrologaster?

Astrologaster is a story-driven comedy game set in Shakespeare’s London.

London, 1592. A great plague sweeps through the capital. When doctors flee the city in fear, a hero rises. His name is Simon Forman, “Doctor” of Astrology and Physick. Not only does he have the power to cure the sick, he can find their lost pets or even predict their futures, by reading the movements of the stars!

But when the plague ends, Forman’s problems begin. The real doctors return to London and they will stop at nothing to expose Forman as a fraud and bring him down. But Doctor Forman is determined to prove them wrong!

Astrologaster is based on a true - and truly ridiculous - story.


Read The Stars - Guide Forman in casting and interpreting real astrological charts.

Solve Hilarious Problems -  Consult on problems ranging from Elizabethan terror plots and foul diseases, to romantic entanglements and stolen pies! 

Change Lives - Win your patients’ favor or ruin their lives. Advise 14 characters who return 5-7 times. Patients have their own ongoing stories which often overlap with each other.

Win A Medical License -  Convince patients to write letters of recommendations. Collect enough letters to exchange them for a medical license. 

Fully Voiced Character Dialogue - Sitcom-style comedy brought to life by a cast of over a dozen actors. 

Sing Along - Enjoy Renaissance-era music and sing along to each character’s theme song. 

Casebooks Come Alive - Simon Forman’s cases are presented as a beautiful pop-up book. Turn pages to delve deeper into your patients’ stories.

## Key features

- Cast and interpret astrological charts
- Solve diverse and humorous problems
- Influence the lives of 14 characters
- Earn letters of recommendation for a license
- Fully voiced character dialogue
- Interactive pop-up book casebooks

## Recent user reviews (10 of 32)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrologaster/id1213121848/reviews.md

### 5/5 — love this bookgame

*2024-07-18*

thanks for the history lesson as well!

### 5/5 — Extraordinary Work of Art

*2021-08-06*

This is hidden gem on the App Store, an exceptional use of the app form to humorously recreate the life of a 16th century unlicensed doctor.  It is, by turns, witty, sophisticated, thoughtful, and poignant, and contains some of the best writing, voice acting, and original music in gaming.

While the gameplay itself is underwhelming (mainly picking choices with slight guidance), the story and characters are a delight to play through.

A true treasure, and definitely worth your money if you love sly humor, Shakespeariana, or historical fiction.

### 5/5 — Funny but also very good

*2021-06-04*

I’m very glad I played this and learned so much.

### 3/5 — No way to correct errors.  Don’t brush the screen

*2021-03-31*

I accidentally brushed the screen looking at options. No way to undo mistake.  

You need a ‘confirm selection’ step. Other way is fun 

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### 4/5 — Fun but flawed

*2021-03-12*

This is a fun little game that’s rather silly in the best possible English way. However while the characters and happenings are entertaining, it fails as a game for lack of any prediction that can be derived as to how my answers will pan out.

Very often you will find yourself choosing something and getting an entirely different reaction than you ever anticipated, removing player agency and making the game less fun than it could be.

### 5/5 — Excellent humor. No glitches.

*2020-09-19*

It is a fun and funny game. Not exactly taxing but a familiarity with British history, chiefly affairs of the aristocracy during the late 16th century, and a passing knowledge of European political and religious mores of those times, will aid in your understanding and enjoyment of the game. In any case, the choices you make for Simon with regards to each character, can be played around with in any way you please, and often I found myself making some rather tongue in cheek, simply for the pleasure of eliciting a shocked or peeved reaction - a testament to how wonderfully crafted the various characters happen to be. The game is very well done and without any glitches. For all that, it may not be to your taste. That said, it is - in its way and for its ilk - a gem.

### 5/5 — Avis I’m so sorry...

*2020-04-02*

It’s been a while since a game made me cry. Good work yall

### 5/5 — Astrologaster is fantastic!

*2019-11-17*

Huzzah for this new game!  The lack of interesting fare in the App Store did cause me to involuntarily chunder!  Methinks this game is verily most miraculous, innit?  Huzzah!

### 5/5 — A Real Gem!!!

*2019-08-18*

I just finished completing the game for the third time and have thoroughly enjoyed it each time (although I’m now convinced it is impossible to receive a letter of recommendation from Ricardo Ferraro).  The amount and quality of effort that went into this production is amazing!  I hope this ap inspires others to create in this same format - and, better yet, Astrologaster 2!!!

### 5/5 — You won’t find another game like this

*2019-07-29*

I played Astrologaster twice in a row. I need more! Money very well spent. For anyone trying to decide: this game is story-driven and similar to a choose-your-own-adventure, but you need to use context clues and intuition to make decisions. The story progresses like a play, with a chorus of singers comically narrating each character’s entrance. You move through scenes by swiping to “turn the page” which makes the backdrop fold in on itself like a pop-up book. You have to decide which star reading to use on each patient to treat them. The voice acting talent is excellent. The visuals are beautifully reminiscent of Elizabethan aesthetics. And the story is scandalous and silly. I finished it immediately wanting to know the other outcomes. I love the true historical elements plus the funny tidbits of gossip and conversation. So well done!

## Frequently asked questions about Astrologaster

### What is Astrologaster about?

Astrologaster is a story-driven comedy game set in Shakespeare's London. Players take on the role of Simon Forman, a "Doctor" of Astrology and Physick, who uses the stars to cure the sick and solve various problems for the city's inhabitants. The game is based on a true, albeit ridiculous, historical story.

### What are the main gameplay features?

Key features include casting and interpreting real astrological charts to guide the protagonist, solving a wide range of hilarious problems for patients, and influencing the lives of 14 characters with ongoing stories. Players can also win a medical license by collecting letters of recommendation.

### How much does Astrologaster cost?

Astrologaster is a paid application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a one-time purchase for the full game experience.

### What platforms is Astrologaster available on?

The provided data does not specify the platforms for Astrologaster. However, it is described as a mobile application, suggesting availability on iOS and/or Android devices.

### What kind of problems can players solve in the game?

Players can consult on a variety of problems ranging from Elizabethan terror plots and foul diseases to romantic entanglements and even stolen pies. The game aims to present these challenges with a comedic and often absurd tone.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.2 — 2024-08-09

Update to latest iOS

### 1.9.1 — 2020-06-22

Fix for occasional font flickering

### 1.8 — 2020-05-12

[New] Converted to run entirely on Metal
[New] Added ASTC compressed texture support for improved quality and reduced app size

### 1.7 — 2019-12-06

[Fixed] Bug that allowed players to see more consultations in their medical records than actually played.
[Fixed] Corrected spelling of Riccardo Ferraro throughout the game.

### 1.6 — 2019-06-01

[Maintenance] Wwise to version 2019.1.1.6977

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