Ascent

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Ascent is a single player action game. It was developed by SipmleSoft and was released on July 20, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Ascent is an esoteric 2D platformer about a creature stuck in a 2D world

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

music3 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience with its simple graphics and engaging gameplay, making it enjoyable for fans of retro platformers.
The pixel art is gorgeous, and the gameplay provides a satisfying challenge with its tactical depth and boss encounters.
It's a low-cost game with low system requirements, making it accessible for a wide range of players and a good time-killer.

The game is very short, with completion times around 15-20 minutes, which some players feel does not justify the price.
There are issues with sound, including repetitive music and a lack of a mute option, which detracts from the overall experience.
Many reviews criticize the game for its low-quality assets and poor level design, likening it to a cash grab or an asset flip.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a simple yet nostalgic 2D aesthetic that many players find appealing, complemented by neat visuals and fitting music for the genre. While not groundbreaking, the visuals effectively support the engaging gameplay experience.
- “Visuals are neat.”
- “Nice graphics and music for this genre of games.”
- “There are no beautiful graphics or an interesting plot, but the gameplay is quite capable of captivating and providing pleasure.”
- “I don't know why, but I feel a slight sense of nostalgia, even though the graphics and colors are so simple.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the excellent soundtracks and find it fitting for the genre, others find it repetitive and annoying. Overall, it enhances the experience for fans of platformer and music games.
- “An excellent game, I recommend it to all fans of platformer and music games.”
- “Excellent soundtracks.”
- “Nice graphics and music for this genre of games.”
- “Music is a bit annoying, as it repeats over and over.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of Ascent has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users labeling it as a low-quality asset flip sold at an inflated price of $11 USD. This practice is seen as detrimental to the visibility of legitimate indie developers on platforms like Steam.
- “Ascent is a laughably bad 2D retro pixel/monochrome platformer dumped on Steam as a cash grab by known asset flip scammers.”
- “As is the typical mode of operation with asset flip scammers, this was dumped into cheap game bundles at launch and has the ridiculous cash grab price of $11 USD for retro pixel garbage.”
- “They're nothing but cash grabs, and they harm genuine indie developers by reducing their visibility on Steam.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing it for poor controls, weak level design, and a lack of depth, likening it to outdated flash games. However, others find it capable of providing enjoyment despite its shortcomings in graphics and narrative.
- “There is no beautiful graphics, or an interesting plot, but the gameplay is quite capable of captivating and giving pleasure.”
- “As the screenshots show, the game assets are lazy and poorly done. This is right on par with the poor control handling, weak level design, and shallow gameplay, along with locked resolution and controls—hallmarks of lazy game developers everywhere.”
- “The quality and gameplay are reminiscent of a flash game from 2010, yet this is being sold for 12 dollars.”