Guild of Ascension

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Guild of Ascension is a single player role playing game. It was developed by WhileOne Productions and was released on September 21, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Guild of Ascension is a 2D pixel art, roguelike dungeon crawler. Manage a guild of heroes, each with unique abilities and classes, as you delve into procedurally generated dungeons. Defeat enemies, collect loot, and craft gear to ascend to new heights.

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Single-Player

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features a unique blend of real-time and turn-based strategy, providing an engaging and frantic gameplay experience.
The art style and soundtrack are well-received, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the game.
There are various customization options and a solid progression system that keeps players engaged.

The game suffers from repetitive gameplay, with similar enemies and mechanics across levels, leading to a lack of depth.
Controls are clunky and not well-optimized for PC, making navigation frustrating for players using a mouse and keyboard.
The game is relatively short and lacks meaningful content, which may leave players feeling underwhelmed after completing it.

gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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53%
9%
The gameplay is a standout feature, combining tactical turn-based mechanics with real-time action under a strict time limit, allowing for engaging and varied strategies. While the core mechanics are enjoyable and offer customization options, the repetitive nature of the levels and lack of story may limit long-term appeal. Overall, it presents a fresh take on the genre, though it may not hold players' interest for extended periods.
- “The gameplay is similar to tactical turn-based games like 'Into the Breach' or 'Advance Wars,' but what makes this game unique is that you only have ten seconds to plan out your moves, and then you actually control the character for a set amount of time, either moving, attacking, charging your shields (called dodge in this game, but it's really just like shields), or more typically, a combination of all three.”
- “Lots of fun! The mechanics between the two characters are challenging and allow for different play styles according to what weapons and boons you select.”
- “The same exact gameplay for every single level.”
- “The first floors are basic and make sure you understand the core gameplay before involving more complex things.”
- “The gameplay is the highlight of the game: it is a grid-based tactical game where you move your characters in real time during their turn.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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8%
The game's graphics are described as having a unique art style, with refined visuals that contribute to a strong and consistent aesthetic. While some reviewers note the graphics are basic and reminiscent of indie titles, others appreciate the overall visual presentation and character portraits. However, there are calls for improved widescreen support to enhance the experience further.
- “As it is, the game has a good idea, nice graphics, and fun gameplay.”
- “Good controls, very strong and consistent aesthetics and mechanically tight.”
- “The character portraits have a unique art style.”
- “Widescreen monitor support would be appreciated as I have to play the game in windowed mode to avoid stretching out the visuals.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise the amazing soundtrack and sound design, others find the music unmemorable and lacking in impact. Overall, the art and music are highlighted as standout features, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere despite its minimal story and basic graphics.
- “To top everything off, it's got an amazing soundtrack (sound design too!)”
- “Very fun game, art and music are awesome.”
- “I also really appreciate the refined visuals and music.”
- “- The menu is totally silent; music starts as soon as you start the game.”
- “- The menu is totally silent; music starts as soon as you start the game.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that while the game markets itself as a "roguelike," it primarily revolves around grinding for stronger weapons to tackle increasingly difficult levels. However, the meta progression system is considered less grind-intensive, providing a more balanced experience.
- “At the very least, the meta progression is not grindy in this game.”
- “It also bills itself as a 'roguelike,' but in reality, it's all about grinding to get more powerful weapons to take on more powerful levels.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The game features a minimal and unremarkable story, with many reviewers noting its lack of depth and engagement. Overall, the narrative is overshadowed by basic graphics and uninspired gameplay, contributing to a forgettable experience.
- “It has almost no story, it has basic indie graphics, unmemorable music, and gameplay blander than flour.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
Overall, the game's replayability is limited due to the restriction of only two playable characters and a relatively short playtime of around 16 hours. While there are some additional challenges that can enhance replay value for completionists, many players feel that the incentive to replay is minimal, primarily revolving around collecting achievements and items.
- “The game is relatively short, although some additional challenges within each floor add some replayability.”
- “The limitation of 2 characters really doesn't allow for any replay value unless you need to collect and unlock everything. I usually like to collect everything and get all achievements, but I didn't feel the need to replay the game after 16 hours to collect a few more animals, a few weapons, and one more achievement.”
- “The game is relatively short, and while some additional challenges within each floor add some replayability, it still feels lacking overall.”
- “The limitation of 2 characters really doesn't allow for any replay value unless you need to collect and unlock everything. I usually like to collect everything and get all achievements, but I didn't feel the need to replay the game after 16 hours to collect a few more animals, a few weapons, and one more achievement.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted to be effective, particularly when played in short sessions, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the blend of simplicity and skill, which contributes to the comedic elements.
- “A simple yet very high skill ceiling game that's funny enough to be best played in short bursts.”