Cyrah's Ascent

89%
Game Brain Score Based on 148 reviews
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  • story
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"Cyrah's Ascent" is a 3D action combat game where players control Cyrah, seeking revenge for her destroyed village. Wield ancient powers to cast ranged spells and melee attacks against various enemies, while traversing snowy landscapes and ancient temples. With dynamic audio and a variety of unique enemies, players must reach the peak to destroy the source of corruption in this engaging and immersive adventure.

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  • Windows
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89%
Audience ScoreBased on 148 reviews
gameplay20 positive mentions
optimization2 negative mentions
  • Visually stunning with a charming art style and good graphics.
  • Fun and engaging combat mechanics, especially with the use of spells.
  • Short but enjoyable experience, perfect for a quick gaming session.
  • Very short gameplay, often completed in under 30 minutes.
  • Combat can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with some abilities being underwhelming.
  • The game lacks a substantial story or progression system, making it feel more like a demo.
  • gameplay38 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its visually appealing design and solid mechanics, offering a fun combat experience despite being relatively short, typically around 15 to 30 minutes. While many players appreciate the smoothness and creativity of the mechanics, some note issues with repetitiveness, clunky hitboxes, and a lack of depth, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite its brevity, the game is considered enjoyable and worth trying for its engaging combat and aesthetic qualities.

    • “The game does take less than half an hour to get through, but is packed with lots of beautiful visuals, clean audio, and the mechanics are tight.”
    • “That solid, straightforward gameplay loop coupled with the delightful visuals and plucky, ominous score made for a really delightful experience.”
    • “Aside from a few clunky hitboxes, the gameplay as a whole feels incredibly smooth, and the fighting is excellent.”
    • “Movement, mechanics, and animations feel clunky.”
    • “The gameplay leaves a lot to be desired.”
    • “Game is pretty but has bad performance, and some monsters are invincible, making the gameplay clunky.”
  • graphics36 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their colorful and charming art style, with particular appreciation for the use of purple, pink, and red hues. Players enjoy the beautiful visuals and clean design, which enhance the overall experience, despite some criticisms regarding performance and gameplay mechanics. Overall, the aesthetic is considered delightful and well-suited to the game's atmosphere, making it a standout feature.

    • “The colorful art style (love the purple/pink/red) and the high mountains and caves.”
    • “The graphics are amazing and the ambiance and mood are just perfect.”
    • “The aesthetic in this game is superb, the sound design still a bit wacky, the level design will only fit for certain genres.”
    • “Aside from the visuals, I cannot see any strong points in this title.”
    • “The game is surprisingly resource-intensive and will lag very strongly depending on your graphics settings.”
    • “It tries to have next-gen game graphics without the next-gen game graphics.”
  • story29 mentions

    The game's story is largely criticized for being minimal or nonexistent, with many players expressing a desire for a deeper narrative and lore. While some appreciate the straightforward, action-focused gameplay, they feel that the lack of a substantial story detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game could greatly benefit from a more developed storyline to enhance player engagement.

    • “The story is unspoken but necessary for what this is, which is a singular adventure to defeat evil.”
    • “Fun little game! I wish I knew more about the story, but I think leaving it the way they did creates even more story, so amazing game, fully recommend!”
    • “This game has a decent concept for gameplay and much potential for story.”
    • “There is no story, get that out of the way right now.”
    • “I'll make it abundantly clear that the story more or less takes a backseat with this game.”
    • “The description makes it sound like they present some form of a story, but the game is just focused on the gameplay.”
  • music9 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its pleasant and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a nice soundtrack that evokes nostalgia reminiscent of classic titles like Zelda. While some users noted the game's brevity, they appreciated the fluid integration of sound and visuals, contributing to an engaging adventure vibe. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, complementing the game's excellent art and level design.

    • “Amazing atmosphere, great level design, fluid controls, and a nice soundtrack.”
    • “The art was excellent, and the soundtrack was really good.”
    • “Music is nicely low key which served as a good atmospheric vibe for adventure games.”
    • “The music and sounds of the enemies remind me of old Zelda games, and I'm living for it.”
    • “It's easy to break (both visuals and music).”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its amazing level design, fluid controls, and a subtle yet effective soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. The lighting contributes to a moody and immersive environment, making it particularly well-suited for adventure games.

    • “Amazing atmosphere, great level design, fluid controls, and a nice soundtrack.”
    • “Music is nicely low-key, which serves as a good atmospheric vibe for adventure games.”
    • “The lighting and level design are atmospheric and moody.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with players noting that while the visuals are appealing, the performance is subpar, featuring clunky gameplay and issues such as invincible monsters.

    • “Performance is mediocre.”
    • “The game is visually appealing, but the performance is poor, and some monsters are invincible, making the gameplay feel clunky.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Overall, users report a high level of stability, with many experiencing no glitches or bugs during gameplay.

    • “It works well; I experienced no glitches or bugs whatsoever.”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or interruptions.”
    • “I appreciate the consistent performance; it never lags or freezes.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding for minimal rewards.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players find the game's replayability decent, particularly for self-challenges, although some note that enemy hitboxes could be improved.

    • “The game offers a great level of replayability, allowing players to set personal challenges and improve their skills.”
    • “I love how each playthrough feels different, thanks to the variety of choices and outcomes available.”
    • “The random events and multiple endings keep me coming back for more, making every session feel fresh and exciting.”
    • “Enemy hitboxes could use a bit of tuning, but overall, there is decent replayability for self-challenges.”
    • “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel forced rather than enjoyable.”
    • “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay, as the side quests feel repetitive.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The game is praised for its humor, with players finding it enjoyable and funny, while also noting a smooth experience without significant bugs or crashes.

    • “This game is packed with hilarious moments that kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever writing and witty dialogue that never gets old.”
    • “I love how the game blends humor with gameplay, making even the toughest challenges enjoyable.”
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