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 charming and coherent, reminiscent of classic side-scrollers, and the gameplay is entertaining.
- The developer is responsive to feedback, quickly addressing bugs and showing potential for future updates.
- 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, making the grinding aspect feel redundant and less rewarding.
- Level design has inconsistencies, with certain levels being frustrating and lacking visibility, detracting from the overall experience.
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the cool soundtrack and its contribution to the overall experience, others find it lacking and not particularly enjoyable. Overall, the soundtrack is described as gorgeous by some, contrasting with the negative opinions from others.
“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.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their coherent and interesting style, complemented by simple yet stylistic visuals that enhance the overall experience. Varied levels contribute to the visual appeal, making it a fun and engaging game, especially at its affordable 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.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally entertaining, featuring a coherent graphical style and a captivating soundtrack, though some users express concerns about the developer's unethical behavior. The visuals are described as simple yet stylish, contributing to an esoteric gaming experience.
“A gorgeous soundtrack, simple yet stylistic visuals, and esoteric gameplay.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect; some find it enjoyable and fun for a few hours, while others feel that it is underutilized and lacks depth in the RPG elements.
“While I was enjoying this casual experience, the grinding aspect and RPG elements felt underutilized.”
“I personally enjoyed it for what it was; if you like grinding stats, it can be fun for a few hours.”
