Glasswinged Ascension

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Glasswinged Ascension is built around cyberpunk theme permeated with avoidance, caution, and story telling. It is truly hardcore, and consists of missions which can be completed in different ways. There is no straight path to the goal, while means to achieve it do not have to be lethal.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+10

21%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has a unique cyberpunk/stealth theme that could appeal to fans of the genre.
Some players appreciate the concept of side-scrolling stealth gameplay, indicating potential for improvement.
The initial graphics may appear appealing, suggesting that there is some artistic effort behind the design.

The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating and unsatisfying.
There are excessive text interruptions that detract from the gameplay experience, leading to a tedious experience.
The game suffers from poor technical execution, including low-quality graphics and a lack of meaningful tutorials or checkpoints.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
The graphics in the game are generally considered low quality, with limited options for customization or resolution adjustments that fail to enhance the simplistic 2D art assets. While some users initially find the graphics appealing, the overall lack of substantial visual improvements leaves many feeling disappointed.
- “Graphics look quite nice at first.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The gameplay of "Glasswinged Ascension" is criticized for its janky and unsatisfying controls, which detract from the overall experience. Players find the stealth and platforming mechanics to be clunky and unpredictable, leading to frustrating and often unfair deaths. While some acknowledge that the gameplay has potential, the lack of polish and testing significantly hampers enjoyment.
- “The gameplay is not bad.”
- “It's janky and unsatisfying to play. Any experienced gamer will tell you that the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
- “Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing.”
- “Even the mechanics themselves tend to be very unpredictable, often causing you to die in an unfair way.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story has been criticized for being poorly written and lacking depth, with some reviewers feeling it fails to compensate for the game's clunky mechanics. Comparisons to outdated games suggest that the narrative feels uninspired and unoriginal. Overall, the storytelling aspect is seen as a significant weakness.
- “I knew the game was clunky from the trailer, but I hoped that the atmosphere and story would make up for it.”
- “Simply awful; a three-year-old game from a decade ago could have scripted a more responsive flash game with a better story and more precise English.”
- “Reminds me a lot of Impossible Mission from years gone by, but just updated.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the repetitive nature of receiving the same tips upon respawning, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “For some unknown reason, the game insists on giving you the exact same tips each time you respawn, making the experience more tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, with little reward for the time invested.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which makes the game feel more like a chore than fun.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
100%
The atmosphere of the game is noted as a potential redeeming quality, with players hoping that it, along with the story, would compensate for the game's clunky mechanics.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world with every detail.”
- “The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the eerie visuals, creating a truly captivating atmosphere.”
- “Every location feels alive, filled with rich lore and a sense of history that enhances the overall experience.”
- “I knew the game was clunky from the trailer, but I hoped that the atmosphere and story would make up for it.”