Verlet Ascend

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Verlet Ascend is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Sagewind Studio and was released on February 28, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Verlet Ascend" is a physics-based action platformer with roguelike mechanics, featuring a fully destructible, procedurally generated environment and unique rope swing physics. Battle enemies, scavenge for loot, and improve your character as you climb your way up in an endless parkour. The game boasts rope physics, destructible environments, and an upgrade system, providing a challenging and dynamic gameplay experience.

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Single-Player

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

The game features unique mechanics and an engaging upgrade system that enhances replayability.
It is a fun and addictive platformer, perfect for quick play sessions, especially on portable devices like the Steam Deck.
The gameplay encourages creative problem-solving, making it rewarding to navigate through levels.

The game lacks polish in certain areas, which detracts from the overall experience.
Procedurally generated levels feel repetitive due to a limited number of elements.
Performance issues are noted, with some players experiencing excessive resource usage.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features unique mechanics and an engaging upgrade system that enhances replayability, providing exciting and satisfying moments that encourage continued play. However, some users feel the game lacks polish, which detracts from their overall recommendation.
- “There are lots of exciting moments while you try to climb upwards and very satisfying gameplay that will make you want to keep playing more.”
- “I also enjoyed the unique mechanics and upgrade system that gives the game a high level of replayability.”
- “There's some neat mechanics here, so I wish the game was more polished; then I'd strongly recommend it rather than barely.”
- “There's some neat mechanics here, so I wish the game was more polished. Then I'd strongly recommend it rather than barely.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is highly optimized, delivering excellent performance with no noticeable lag or stutter, even at full HD resolution and 60 frames per second while operating at a low watt limit of 12.
- “It is great performance-wise, currently running at a watt limit of 12 and has no perceivable lag or stutter at full HD running at sixty frames per second.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's unique mechanics and upgrade system, which significantly enhance its replayability, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
- “I also enjoyed the unique mechanics and upgrade system that gives the game a high level of replayability.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its beauty and ability to create excitement, contributing significantly to the overall gaming experience.
- “Great game with a beautiful atmosphere and lots of excitement.”