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

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Single-Player

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

music3 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging experience for fans of retro platformers.
It has low system requirements, making it accessible to a wide range of players.
The colorful levels and nice 2D graphics contribute to an enjoyable atmosphere.

The music is repetitive and can be quite annoying, detracting from the overall experience.
The game is very short, with some players finishing it in under 20 minutes, leading to concerns about its value.
There are issues with the controls and level design, which feel poorly executed and reminiscent of low-quality asset flips.

music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game receives 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
100%
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 indie game community, as it undermines the visibility of genuine 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
33%
67%
The gameplay has been criticized for its poor control handling, weak level design, and overall lack of depth, resembling a low-quality flash game from 2010. However, some users 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.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The graphics in the game are generally described as nice, particularly for a 2D style, with some users appreciating the visuals and music that complement the gameplay. However, there are also comments indicating that the graphics are not particularly beautiful or innovative, suggesting a mixed reception overall.
- “Nice 2D graphics.”
- “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.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “Character models are poorly designed, and the environments feel bland and uninspired.”

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