Astral Ascent

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  • Summary: Astral Ascent is a 2D platformer rogue-lite game set in a modern fantasy world. As one of 4 Heroes with very different personalities, you must escape from the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful and vicious bosses, the Zodiacs.

    Unlock dozens of unique spells for your 4 distinct    Astral Ascent is a 2D platformer rogue-lite game set in a modern fantasy world. As one of 4 Heroes with very different personalities, you must escape from the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful and vicious bosses, the Zodiacs.

    Unlock dozens of unique spells for your 4 distinct characters. Optimize your own build or try out new ones to take down 12 powerful bosses. Get stronger with time to match up with your foes. Each run will test your skills and your reactivity.    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Gamereactor UK
    Nov 26, 2023
    90
    Astral Ascent isn't looking to redefine what you have to come to expect from a roguelike, but it is clear that what Hibernian Workshop has created is a very complete, coherent, and competent example of what roguelikes at their finest can be.
  2. PSX Extreme
    Nov 30, 2023
    90
    Overall, Astral Ascent is a damn fine example of roguelites at their near best. It’s an unfolding mystery set in a beautiful world, and the addictive gameplay loop just keeps you coming back for more. The amount of times I was ready to head to bed before hearing my mind calling for “just one more” happened times than I’d care to admit. It may not topple the giants, but it certainly gives enough to stand amongst them.
  3. Hobby Consolas
    Nov 21, 2023
    85
    Astral Ascent is one of the best roguelites we've had recently. Its gameplay, design and art form a brilliant constellation that forges an identity of its own. We miss some more value in terms of innovation, but even with that "problem", Hibernian Workshop establishes itself as an indie reference with this game.
  4. PSX Brasil
    Dec 10, 2023
    85
    With a combat system supported by a huge amount of possibilities to customize your runs, memorable boss fights and excellent pixel art, Astral Ascent is a must-have for roguelite fans.
  5. Video Chums
    Dec 12, 2023
    80
    Catering to both 2D action enthusiasts and casual gamers alike, Astral Ascent is a roguelike that anyone can thoroughly enjoy.
  6. Hey Poor Player
    Jan 4, 2024
    80
    Despite having some real issues with it, though, Astral Ascent simply feels great to play, and that goes a long way in a genre that lives and dies based upon exactly that. If you’re going to ask players to make run after run through the same areas and repeat the same challenges, you need to feel good on a visceral level. Astral Ascent nails that and is the exact sort of game I want to keep running through. In some ways, it feels more like a great Early Access game that needs a bit more polish than a truly finished product, but what’s here today is still well worth a look for fans of the genre.
  7. Push Square
    Nov 14, 2023
    70
    It's a clever setup; we're surprised it's taken this long for the star signs to be turned into a series of boss characters.

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#40 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2023