Ascendum
- April 12, 2023
- The Caecus
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamTwin vessels have to work together, which they can do by interacting with golden objects in opposite ways! Guide both vessels to the end of the level while overcoming puzzle and platforming challenges. Test yourself by controlling both vessels at the same time, each with one hand. If you don't want to play alone, bring a friend, and enjoy the game as a Co-op adventure. Solve mind-bending…
Reviews
- Ascendum is an excellent co-op puzzle-platformer that encourages teamwork and communication between players.
- The game features clever level design with a variety of mechanics that keep gameplay fresh and engaging.
- It provides a rewarding experience even when players fail, thanks to helpful checkpoints and a seamless controller setup.
- Some levels, particularly the chasing segments, can be frustrating for less skilled players and may detract from the overall experience.
- The graphics are simple, which may not appeal to players looking for more visually stunning games in the genre.
- There is a lack of customization options for graphics and brightness settings, which could enhance the gameplay experience.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its innovative use of dual characters, requiring cooperation and patience to succeed. Players appreciate the gradual increase in difficulty, clever mechanics, and dynamic level design that keeps the experience engaging and fresh. Overall, it stands out as an excellent puzzle-platformer with fun mechanics and impressive visuals.
“The good thing is that both characters are equal in terms of gameplay, and the only way to win is to support and be patient.”
“This puzzle-platformer makes excellent use of the two-character mechanic.”
“I've just played for 2 hours, and it's more awesome than I could've thought. It's an excellent puzzle/platformer that starts easy to help you get used to controlling both characters at the same time. However, it quickly becomes more challenging, with clever and dynamic mechanics that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The controls are unresponsive, which leads to frustrating moments during gameplay.”
“The pacing of the game is off, causing certain sections to drag on longer than necessary.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally well-executed, especially for an indie title, though they are described as simple compared to larger productions. While some games like Trine and Unraveled 2 are noted for their spectacular visuals, the overall consensus is that the graphics serve the gameplay well, despite a desire for more customization options like brightness sliders.
“Graphics are necessarily simple for an indie game like this, but well executed.”
“Trine still does it best for spectacular visuals; Unravel 2 has better graphics and interesting game mechanics.”
“Despite the nice visuals, the gameplay itself, the setting, the variability of levels, tasks, and mechanics are absolutely incomparable.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them look lifeless.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that while some players appreciate the gameplay mechanics and visuals of various co-op games, they often do not delve deeply into the story aspect, with some admitting they haven't progressed far enough to engage with the narrative. Notably, "Never Alone" is highlighted for its story and characters, while other titles are praised more for their gameplay and aesthetics rather than their narratives.
“But honestly, this is the greatest co-op game we've ever played. It's a great combination of precise platforming, puzzling quests, and the pure joy of achieving goals together.”
“Trine still does it best for spectacular visuals, the cave is best for humor and characters, Unraveled 2 has better graphics and interesting game mechanics, Rayman Legends is inventive and fun, Never Alone has a story and characters, and Shift Happens is a fun physics-based indie.”
“Edit: We didn't make it far enough to get to the story, apparently, so I withdraw that part of this review.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in games varies widely, with "The Cave" being highlighted for its character-driven comedy, while "Shift Happens" offers fun through its physics-based gameplay. "Rayman Legends" is noted for its inventiveness and overall fun, and "Never Alone" provides a more narrative-focused experience. In contrast, "Trine" excels in visuals rather than humor, and "Unraveled 2" is recognized for its graphics and engaging mechanics.
“The Cave excels in humor and character development, making it a standout experience.”
“Unraveled 2 combines interesting game mechanics with a delightful sense of humor.”
“Shift Happens is a fun physics-based indie game that brings plenty of laughs.”
