Glasswinged Ascension

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Glasswinged Ascension is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Sergey Kalmanovich (aka Red Spot Sylphina) and was released on July 21, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

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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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 and see potential in the idea.
The graphics have a nice initial appearance, which may attract some players.

The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating and unsatisfying.
There are excessive text interruptions that detract from the gameplay experience, making it feel tedious.
The game suffers from poor technical execution, including low-quality graphics and a lack of customization options.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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43%
43%
The graphics in the game are generally considered low quality, with simplistic 2D art assets that do not improve significantly even when resolution settings are adjusted. Players have no options to customize graphics settings or enhance the visuals, leading to a lackluster overall experience despite some initial appeal.
- “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%
28%
43%
The gameplay of "glasswinged ascension" is criticized for its janky and unsatisfying controls, which detract from the overall experience. Players report clunky mechanics and unpredictable elements that lead to frustrating and unfair deaths, ultimately diminishing enjoyment, especially for those familiar with polished gameplay standards. While some acknowledge that the gameplay isn't entirely bad, the lack of refinement and testing is a significant drawback.
- “The gameplay is not bad.”
- “It's janky and unsatisfying to play... and any experienced gamer will tell you, 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.”
- “[b] Glasswinged Ascension [/b] is a stealth-oriented platformer that unfortunately has clunky controls and mechanics.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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, with little reward for the time invested.”
- “Repetitive tasks dominate the gameplay, leading to a sense of monotony.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The atmosphere of the game is seen as a potential redeeming quality, with players hoping that it, along with the story, would compensate for the game's clunky mechanics.
- “The atmosphere in this game is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world with every detail.”
- “From the haunting sound design to the stunning visuals, the atmosphere creates a sense of tension and wonder.”
- “The game's atmosphere is rich and layered, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
- “I knew the game was clunky from the trailer, but I hoped that the atmosphere and story would make up for it.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has been criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, with some reviewers feeling it falls short of expectations, likening it to outdated games. Overall, the narrative fails to compensate for the game's clunky mechanics and poor execution.
- “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 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.”