Our Ascent
- September 15, 2024
- Noobilator7
"Our Ascent" is an incremental roguelite RPG with metaprogression, available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. Update A.1.0 brings significant progression changes, suggesting a save restart. The game can be downloaded on Android by searching it on the Google Play Store after sharing your email to join the internal playtester list.
Reviews
- The game offers multiple meta-progression options, making players feel a constant sense of progress.
- The core gameplay loop is satisfying and encourages strategic choices, leading to an addictive experience.
- The game features a variety of characters and unique abilities, enhancing replayability and engagement.
- Some aspects of the game, such as balancing and feature explanations, feel rough due to its early access status.
- Progression is character-specific, requiring players to repeat tasks for each character, which can feel tedious.
- Customization options are limited, with certain stats being mandatory and diminishing returns for stacking one stat.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its satisfying and intelligent core concept, drawing favorable comparisons to the mechanics of Inflation RPG, but with notable improvements. Players appreciate the engaging gameplay loop that keeps them invested.
“The core concept and gameplay loop is satisfying and smart.”
“Has similar mechanics to Inflation RPG (mobile game), but much better.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, describing it as cozy and enjoyable, with in-game achievements that feel rewarding without being overly tedious.
“The in-game achievements seem cool and not too grindy.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly enjoying the silly dialogues that contribute to a sense of progression and engagement. This lighthearted approach to humor resonates well with many users.
“I really like the feeling of progression and the unfolding the game provides; I enjoy the silly dialogues, which is a kind of humor I can appreciate.”