ASCENXION
- March 20, 2020
- PsychoFlux Entertainment
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Get on itch.io Store'Ascenxion' is a game combining shoot 'em up and adventure genre that deals with the story of a mysterious being that suddenly appeared in the unknown world.
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Reviews
- The game features a solid foundation for tactical bullet hell gameplay with well-designed bosses and varied enemy types.
- The soundtrack is highly praised, with many players recommending it as the best part of the game.
- Exploration is rewarding, offering equippable accessories that modify gameplay and enhance the experience.
- The game suffers from severe difficulty spikes, especially in the late game, making it feel unfair and frustrating for many players.
- There are significant technical issues, including bugs related to saving and fullscreen mode, which can hinder the overall experience.
- Level design is linear and lacks depth, with minimal exploration opportunities and a lackluster art style that makes areas and enemies feel too similar.
- music10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack is highly praised, often considered its standout feature, with many reviewers recommending it as a must-have due to its high quality and enjoyable ambient tracks. Players appreciate the variety of music that accompanies exploration, enhancing their experience in new zones. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a valuable addition, especially when available at a low price.
“The soundtrack is probably the best part of this game; it's of a much higher quality than the rest.”
“As a result, I enjoyed finding new zones because that meant I'd get to listen to a new ambient soundtrack, all of which were very good.”
“Whatever your choice, pick up the soundtrack anyway because it's cheap and really good!”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as nice and effective, with a simple yet memorable style. However, some reviewers note a lackluster art style that leads to areas and enemies feeling too similar, detracting from the overall visual experience.
“The visuals are nice, simple but effective and distinct enough to be somewhat memorable.”
“It has a lackluster art style that makes both areas and enemies feel too similar.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game appears to be heavily influenced by challenging boss encounters, which include powerful ads (additional enemies) that can significantly impact gameplay. This suggests that players may feel pressured to spend money to enhance their abilities or progress, given the difficulty of these encounters.
“The monetization system feels overly aggressive, pushing players to spend money just to keep up with the game's difficulty.”
“It's frustrating to see that the best items are locked behind a paywall, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the game without spending extra.”
“The constant barrage of ads and prompts to purchase in-game currency really detracts from the overall experience.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is conveyed through scattered monoliths that are presented out of order, resulting in a disjointed and incoherent narrative experience.
“The story is told through monoliths, but they're not in order and are spread out too far to create a coherent narrative.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is highly praised, with users reporting excellent performance, no frame rate drops, and quick loading times. Additionally, they noted the absence of significant bugs, aside from minor issues related to boss encounters.
“Performance was great, with no FPS drops and fast loading times. I also didn't encounter any bugs, other than cheesing a few bosses.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a well-executed top-down shooter and exploration hybrid, highlighted by creative and varied bosses. Players appreciate the ample weapon and gear variety, allowing for diverse builds and loadouts.
“The top-down shooter and exploration hybrid gameplay is nice; the bosses are quite creative and varied, and there's enough weapon and gear variety to experiment with builds and loadouts.”
