Tribes: Ascend

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"Tribes: Ascend" is a free-to-play, multiplayer first-person shooter set in a futuristic sci-fi world. Players choose from various classes, each with unique weapons and abilities, and compete in fast-paced objective-based matches. The game is known for its emphasis on skiing and jetpacks, allowing for high-speed traversal and intense, strategic battles.

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56%

Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

The game features incredible shooting mechanics and a genius movement system that provides a unique and fast-paced experience.
Visually stunning with gorgeous design and vistas, making it an enjoyable game to play.
Despite its decline, many players still find it to be one of the best FPS games, praising its fluid gameplay and class-based mechanics.

The game has been largely abandoned by the developers, leading to a significant decline in the player base and lack of updates.
Major changes to gameplay, such as the removal of classes and base upgrades, have dulled the experience and alienated long-time fans.
New players face significant barriers, including issues with account creation and login, making it difficult to access the game.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Tribes: Ascend" is characterized by its incredible shooting mechanics and a unique movement system that emphasizes speed and skill, setting it apart from other modern shooters. While the game features balanced class-based gameplay and visually stunning environments, some players note a learning curve and the absence of a single-player mode, which may be challenging for those accustomed to more traditional shooter experiences. Additionally, there are concerns about the game favoring paying players, which could impact the overall balance.
- “Most of the new variants might have an interesting change on the gameplay, if only the gameplay of Tribes: Ascend was still the way it was.”
- “Incredible shooting mechanics, genius movement system, gorgeous visual design and glorious vistas, balanced classes, and free-to-play gameplay done right for the most part.”
- “Speed and skill-driven mechanics separate Tribes from other modern shooters.”
- “The game sometimes unfairly favors paying players; the shooting and movement mechanics have a learning curve. No single-player mode or any exposition might come as a bit of a shock to players more used to modern shooters.”
- “The gameplay mechanics can feel unbalanced, especially for those who don't want to spend money to compete.”
- “The lack of a single-player mode and any narrative exposition can be jarring for players accustomed to more traditional shooter experiences.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are highly demanding, indicating a high level of visual quality that impresses players and contributes to the overall perception of the game's quality.
- “The graphics are so stunning that they make my PC cry, which is a clear sign of a great game.”
music
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The music in the capture the flag mode enhances the gameplay experience by dynamically changing when a player captures the flag, creating an empowering and exhilarating atmosphere. This shift in music effectively amplifies the sense of achievement and excitement during gameplay.
- “In capture the flag, when you capture it, the music changes to make you feel like a total badass.”