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Death: The Ascension

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41%Game Brain Score
optimization, music
gameplay, replayability
70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

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Death: The Ascension is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Dystopian Ruler and was released on October 20, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

“Sacrifice love to get more money, or do the reverse. You can't have it all. Sacrifices need to be made.” Unique turn-based card game with controllable chance. Get gold, love, and fame, but respect the law.

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70%
Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
optimization3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features lovely hand-drawn art and a unique user interface that enhances the overall experience.
  • It offers an interesting blend of card-based mechanics and resource management, providing a fresh alternative to traditional card battler games.
  • The developer is responsive to player feedback and has shown a commitment to improving the game based on community suggestions.
  • The game can be overly difficult, with many players feeling that the odds are stacked against them, even on easier settings.
  • There are significant issues with the tutorial and instructions, leading to confusion about gameplay mechanics and objectives.
  • The game suffers from translation errors and typos, which detract from the overall experience and immersion.
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features a unique deck-building mechanic where players manage various resources while navigating complex interactions with Death's deck, which operates under distinct rules that require careful observation and learning. Although the game presents a steep learning curve and can be confusing initially, it offers a rich blend of mechanics that challenge players to survive against Death, making it a distinctive experience for those willing to invest the time. The indie developer's responsiveness to player feedback enhances the overall experience.

    • “After a few ascensions, I have a better idea now how the mechanics and concepts fit into this creative new game developed by a very friendly and responsive indie developer who has updated the game in quick response to suggestions on the discussion forum.”
    • “It has a deck-building type of mechanic in which you add cards to your deck, but the deck is not a draw deck.”
    • “It has a deck-building type of mechanic in which you add cards to your deck, but the deck is not a draw-deck.”
    • “Death's deck mechanics must be observed and learned by the player as it is not shown to the player.”
    • “Certainly not for everyone, confusing at first, but has plenty of unique mechanics after you get past the learning curve.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is reported to have no performance issues, indicating that it runs smoothly and efficiently across various systems.

    • “The game runs smoothly without any performance issues.”
    • “I experienced no lag or frame drops during gameplay.”
    • “The optimization is top-notch, allowing for a seamless experience.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and integration, complementing the hand-drawn art and overall design. Reviewers appreciate the developer's commitment to creativity, noting that the music enhances the game's stylish presentation.

    • “The developer clearly wants to try new things but did not cut any corners along the way - hand-drawn art, music, and game design right up front.”
    • “The artwork, color palette, and music are well done.”
    • “This game has style; I enjoy the art and music very much.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers strong replayability through its progressively challenging win conditions and elements of probability and gambling, encouraging players to return for new experiences and strategies.

    • “The game is designed to offer high replay value with successively increasing win conditions, incorporating elements of probability and gambling.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, thanks to the variety of choices and outcomes available.”
    • “The dynamic gameplay ensures that no two sessions are the same, making you want to come back for more.”
    • “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel forced rather than enjoyable.”
    • “Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to play through again.”
    • “The random elements don't add enough variety to make multiple playthroughs feel fresh.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story revolves around a man's deep love for his wife, which drives him to risk his eternal soul to resurrect her. However, players often find themselves making unexpected choices, such as marrying other characters, leading to a complex narrative filled with ethical dilemmas and personal corruption.

    • “This, in turn, led to a sense of my own story with ethical choices and corruption by my own hands.”
    • “And oddly enough, for a story based on a man who loved his wife so much he risked his eternal soul to bring her back, I keep finding myself marrying other women. What the heck is that?”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their bold and moody artwork, complemented by a well-executed color palette and music, creating an eye-catching visual experience.

    • “The artwork, color palette, and music are well done.”
    • “The colors and art style are bold, moody, and eye-catching.”
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Death: The Ascension is a strategy game.

Death: The Ascension is available on PC and Windows.

Death: The Ascension was released on October 20, 2020.

Death: The Ascension was developed by Dystopian Ruler.

Death: The Ascension has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its optimization but disliked it for its gameplay.

Death: The Ascension is a single player game.

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