Ashes

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Ashes is a single player action game. It was developed by WindLimit Studios and was released on October 26, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Ashes is first person adventure with a heavy focus on narrative and atmosphere. We mixed a few game genres to try to achieve something new. The game draws from walking simulators, first person medieval adventures and horror games. It's not exactly a horror game nor it is an adventure rpg, it is something in the middle to be enjoyed in one sitting, like a short interactive bed time story for cas…

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and a well-crafted environment that enhances the overall experience.
The narrative, while simple, has moments that convey emotion and intrigue, making it somewhat engaging.
The gameplay is easy to grasp, with a mix of puzzles and exploration that can be enjoyable for casual players.

The game suffers from significant bugs and design flaws, including getting stuck on obstacles and a lack of a manual save feature.
Combat mechanics are basic and lack depth, with only one enemy type and poor AI, leading to a lack of excitement.
The game is very short, with a playtime of around an hour, which many players feel does not justify the cost.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in Ashes are consistently praised as impeccable and visually stunning, enhancing the overall experience of the game. While many reviewers appreciate the high-quality visuals and sound design, some emphasize that these elements should not overshadow the importance of gameplay and storytelling. Overall, the graphics are a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Ashes is a great somewhat challenging walking simulator with amazing graphics and environment, but the best part is the story.”
- “The graphics are impeccable, the soundtrack is awesome and the voice acting flawless.”
- “This game delivers on graphics and especially on the sound effects which is very well done.”
- “Sadly however, graphics and sound are the least important part of my own personal scoring of these games I review on Steam, being only worth 10% of my overall score.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a mixed bag; while some players find it predictable and only fully coherent at the end, others appreciate its surreal twists and depth, making it a key aspect of the experience. It serves as a strong foundation for the gameplay, particularly for those who enjoy narrative-driven walking simulators, though some may find it lacking in replay value without additional content. Overall, the story elicits varied reactions, with some players feeling it enhances the game significantly while others see it as a drawback.
- “Ashes is a great somewhat challenging walking simulator with amazing graphics and environment, but the best part is the story.”
- “If you like a surreal story with a twist that leaves you bitter and wanting more, then I wholeheartedly recommend this game.”
- “The only downsides I see are the story and the very slow movement speed of your character, and that the stamina empties so quickly.”
- “Facing up to this game is important to understand that it is a walking simulator heavily dependent on the storyline.”
- “If you're a completionist, I can see you playing it more than once to finish all the achievements, but if not, it will be a one-shot game, unless you want to come back to it if the developers decide to add some new stuff, like more achievements, extended storyline, speed runs, or whatever they might think of.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a simple setup that lacks traditional combat mechanics, leading to frustrations such as getting stuck on obstacles. However, it features great animations and fluid performance without any noticeable bugs or frame rate issues, indicating a need for refinement in level design.
- “This game has great animations, fluid gameplay, I saw no FPS drops and I encountered no bugs or glitches. (I'm a glitch and bug hunter!)”
- “Boas animações, gameplay fluida sem quebras em FPS, não encontrei bugs nem glitches. (Great animations, fluid gameplay without FPS drops, I found no bugs or glitches.)”
- “Despite its simple setup - equip a bone for attack and defense yet there's no enemies to fight, jump over pipes instead of crouching underneath, as there’s no crouch mechanic, and navigate through broken stairs - it needs significant polish.”
- “In just 10 minutes of gameplay, I got stuck on 2 different pipes twice and on the floor once.”
- “The gameplay is fluid without any FPS breaks, but I didn't encounter any bugs or glitches.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is criticized for its lack of replayability, with players noting that it can be completed in just over two hours, leaving little incentive to play again.
- “I beat the game in just over 2 hours, and it has zero replayability.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's no incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of different endings or choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in Ashes is generally well-received, with users praising the soundtrack as awesome and fitting for the game's atmosphere. While some mention it as "not that bad," the overall impression highlights its positive contribution to the immersive experience alongside the impressive graphics and voice acting.
- “The graphics are impeccable, the soundtrack is awesome and the voice acting flawless.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game features smooth animations and fluid gameplay with no noticeable frame rate drops, and many have not encountered any bugs or glitches during their playtime.