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Astrologaster: Bridging History and Play Through the Stars is a story-driven comedy game developed by Nyamyam that transforms 400-year-old medical records into an interactive, "sitcom-style" narrative. Set in Shakespeare’s London, players take on the role of the infamous "Doctor" Simon Forman, a real-world occultist who used astrology to diagnose patients. Historical Context & The Casebooks Project

: Your ultimate objective is to win enough letters of recommendation from satisfied patients to secure a legitimate medical licence from the College of Physicians. astrologaster-game-link

: Players examine the sky and choose between three astrological interpretations based on real-world star charts to advise 14 recurring characters. Astrologaster: Bridging History and Play Through the Stars

: Advice can lead to patients winning favour or ruining their lives; players can even use gossip from one patient to manipulate another. : Players examine the sky and choose between

The game is unique for its academic roots, born from a collaboration with the University of Cambridge . It draws directly from the "Casebooks Project," a massive digital archive of Simon Forman’s actual medical records. While Forman was often dismissed as a "quack," the game uses his real star charts and documented patient interactions to build its branching narrative. Gameplay Mechanics & Features

: The game is presented as a pop-up book , with each character introduced by a Renaissance-era madrigal (sing-along theme song) that summarizes their current situation. Critical Reception