Asher
- March 12, 2018
- Danl2o2o
Get on Steam"Asher" is a retro-style platforming RPG set in a young boy's world of dreams and nightmares. Players must navigate through nine levels with two acts in adventure mode, battling bosses and collecting masks with unique abilities. With original music, various equipment to collect and sell, and a compelling story of a boy looking for his missing sister, "Asher" offers a challenging and enjoyable gameplay experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features several playable characters with unique abilities and alternative skins, adding variety to gameplay.
- The graphics and style are coherent and interesting, reminiscent of classic platformers, and the gameplay is entertaining.
- Boss battles are frequent and unique, providing a satisfying challenge and enhancing the overall experience.
- The game feels somewhat unfinished and short, leaving players without enough time to fully explore all characters and their abilities.
- Some RPG elements are underutilized, and the level design lacks polish, with certain levels being frustrating to navigate.
- The developer's unethical behavior regarding the Kickstarter campaign has left backers feeling abandoned and disappointed.
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the cool and gorgeous soundtrack, others find it lacking and not appealing. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for its uniqueness, but opinions vary significantly among players.
“Fun game, cool music and unique character playstyles!”
“A gorgeous soundtrack, simple yet stylistic visuals and esoteric gameplay.”
“I actually kind of like the look of the game, even though it is not that pretty, but the soundtrack, not so much.”
“I did not care for the soundtrack.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their coherence and stylistic simplicity, contributing to an engaging visual experience across varied levels. Players appreciate the interesting graphical style and thematic diversity, which enhance the overall enjoyment, especially given the game's low price point.
“A gorgeous soundtrack, simple yet stylistic visuals, and esoteric gameplay.”
“Varied levels in terms of graphics and theme make this a fun game, perfect at its price point of $5 or so.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as entertaining, complemented by a coherent graphical style and a gorgeous soundtrack. Players appreciate the simple yet stylistic visuals and the esoteric nature of the gameplay, although concerns about the developer's unethical behavior have been raised.
“A gorgeous soundtrack, simple yet stylistic visuals, and esoteric gameplay.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect enjoyable for a short period, especially if they appreciate stat progression. However, many feel that the grinding and RPG elements are underutilized, limiting their overall impact on the gameplay experience.
“While I was enjoying this casual experience, the grinding aspect and RPG elements felt underutilized.”
“While I was enjoying this casual experience, the grinding aspect and RPG elements felt underutilized.”
