Ascension VR

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Ascension VR is a single player and multiplayer turn-based strategy game. It was developed by Temple Gates Games and was released on August 1, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

Now updated with the War of Shadows expansion and support for motion controls! Come try out the expansion with the devs, Tuesday nights at 8pm Pacific. Ascension VR is the first deckbuilding Virtual Reality experience. Bringing the tabletop world into one virtual space, Ascension VR uses 3D fully animated avatars and showcases social elements including spatialized voice chat, avatar lip sync an…

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Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and solid card game experience in VR.
The graphics and atmosphere are visually appealing, providing an immersive environment.
If you enjoy the original Ascension, this adaptation translates well to VR.

The VR experience feels underwhelming, lacking unique animations and interactions.
There is a significant lack of multiplayer activity and replayability, making it feel dull after a few games.
The game is missing many expansion packs and has limited content, which can lead to a repetitive experience.

replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its limited replayability, with users noting that it offers little to no incentive to play again after a few sessions.
- “Little to no replayability after a few games.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is widely praised for its beauty, though many users express a desire for the option to select different sceneries to enhance their experience.
- “The atmosphere is beautiful; however, I'd love to be able to choose different scenery. That would be a major plus.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are consistently praised as excellent, with clear and readable cards that enhance the gameplay experience. The visual quality contributes positively to the overall enjoyment, regardless of the game's difficulty level.
- “The graphics are excellent, and the cards are easily readable. The gameplay ranges from simple to challenging depending on your card choices.”
- “The graphics are stunning, making every card visually appealing and easy to understand, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is praised for its scalability, offering a range from simple to challenging based on card selection, while the excellent graphics and readability of the cards enhance the overall experience.
- “Graphics are excellent, cards are readable, and the gameplay ranges from simple to challenging depending on how you choose your cards.”