The Ascent

 PlayStation 5
User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 39
  3. Negative: 8 out of 39
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  1. Sabrewulf1
    May 20, 2022
    1
    Completely broken multiplayer, constant 100 percent crashes, loss of music during game, incompletable missions, npc pop-in, frame stutter, glitches such as machine gun fire still firing although weapon has stopped firing, clunky dodge roll animation. The game has been out for 4 years and curve keep porting it to every platform. Clearly as a cash grab because they are never going to fixCompletely broken multiplayer, constant 100 percent crashes, loss of music during game, incompletable missions, npc pop-in, frame stutter, glitches such as machine gun fire still firing although weapon has stopped firing, clunky dodge roll animation. The game has been out for 4 years and curve keep porting it to every platform. Clearly as a cash grab because they are never going to fix it. Shame because underneath it is a stellar game. Imo they have damaged their reputation for high quality indie. I tried and tried to love this game, but if the dev is not dedicated to fixing, im not dedicated to play it, not that it matters, they got my money. Stupid business model, because i wont forget this and wont purchase any more games by them. Shame as i have all their other releases dating back to ps3!… Expand
  2. RGNS
    Jul 9, 2022
    0
    extremely difficult. i am glad that hacking exists. i go to playlist stupid game for free. stupid mouse aim does not work. do not buy this game. i say again do not buy this game. stupid story difficult combat boring stupid game. the stupid character doesn't even talk. eight zero stupid idiot devs.
  3. R3bbit
    Jun 28, 2023
    4
    What a beautiful, action packed MESS of a game.

    The world building, environments, details and combat are so fantastic. It is most certainly one of the best Cyperpunk punk sci-fi worlds in gaming. It is a 9/10 game for certain......if it wasn't such a dreadful unsupported MESS!! Crashing constantly, cross play between ps4 and p5 an utter miserable mess. Even just starting the    What a beautiful, action packed MESS of a game.

    The world building, environments, details and combat are so fantastic. It is most certainly one of the best Cyperpunk punk sci-fi worlds in gaming.

    It is a 9/10 game for certain......if it wasn't such a dreadful unsupported MESS!!

    Crashing constantly, cross play between ps4 and p5 an utter miserable mess.

    Even just starting the game on PS5 and PS4 is broken broken broken.

    My co-op partner lost out on his platinum after playing the entire campaign through with me, enduring all of the above to only loose his mission trophy due to a crash which obviously didn't properly register his progress.

    All of the above issue have received NO support from the developers since the game released. Shocking!!!

    Obviously a game pass issue where they are paid up front and anything after is just a waste of time and resources,

    So from a 9/10 game I have to dock it at least 5 points but at the same time anyone with hair on their teeth will have a great experience.

    Here's hoping we get another Ascent 2 in the near future with proper support.

    Damn...and to the developers, if you do start on Ascent 2...work on the taxi and fast travel system. At end game I literally ended up spending more time in the taxi, lift and train than in combat. It was an endless path of running, taking a lift, taking a taxi (5 - 10 mins) and then getting to the objective point, completing the mission in about 60 secs and then 5 - 10 mins of traveling back to the quest giver...on and on!!!    … Expand
  4. danield80
    Nov 1, 2022
    3
    This game may visually look great (even though I think such level of detail is unnecessary or even counterproductive to a top-down game) but everything else is just atrocious. Brainless mag emptying and ability spamming is all this game offers. There's a story and lore, apparently, but I couldn't care less and honestly don't know anything about it. The alien design is the worst since NoThis game may visually look great (even though I think such level of detail is unnecessary or even counterproductive to a top-down game) but everything else is just atrocious. Brainless mag emptying and ability spamming is all this game offers. There's a story and lore, apparently, but I couldn't care less and honestly don't know anything about it. The alien design is the worst since No Man's Sky. The Angara from ME Andromeda would look outstandingly compared to the Ascent races.

    This game offers local multiplayer similarly to the Borderlands games. Hey, this game is a top-down Borderlands but with no guns at all. So, if you dislike Borderlands like I do, don't even consider playing this game even for free.

    The gameplay mainly consists of backtracking which sucks even with the fast travel system because there are several floors in the game world and you can't just fast-travel through them, you have to take the elevator first.

    When you use the Pocket Mech tactical, you always 100 % experience a visual glitch after exiting the mech. What is this? Fallout or what?    … Expand
  5. KenniG
    Nov 18, 2022
    1
    I really wish it was illegal to ‘pay for good reviews.’ The only thing everybody keeps talking about are the graphics and how it looks, which means bollocks if the game doesn’t play very well. The number of bugs and refusal to fix them shows how little the programmers cared for quality and were mostly focused on graphics and looks which has become the norm in gaming today. I’d rather haveI really wish it was illegal to ‘pay for good reviews.’ The only thing everybody keeps talking about are the graphics and how it looks, which means bollocks if the game doesn’t play very well. The number of bugs and refusal to fix them shows how little the programmers cared for quality and were mostly focused on graphics and looks which has become the norm in gaming today. I’d rather have a decent looking game with outstanding fun gameplay over being visually stunning anyday. Between crashes, loss of inventory and save files to outright sometimes not even registering that I have shot an enemy but will get one shot by enemies several levels below me thru solid walls while supposedly under cover w full health and rejuv grenade going shows there was very little to no quality testing. Just to name a few of many issues that even a crap label like EA would at least fix. But then again, it “looks visually stunning” doesn’t it?! I would avoid this craptacular turd.… Expand
  6. somovbiu
    May 7, 2023
    0
    Don't ever play this game, terrible difficulty design. Unlike other games, this game uses 'Difficulty Spikes', i.e. every few hours, the boss suddenly becomes harder and mobs come in much larger hurd. Most of the time it's tedious, but when it decides to be exciting, it becomes impossible. THERE'S A GOOD REASON this game sold so badly, don't make the same mistake, don't buy this game!

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#55 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2022
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#65 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2022

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. PSX Brasil
    May 7, 2022
    85
    The Ascent is, for fans of a good isometric RPG with a futuristic theme, one of the best experiences in recent years. Aesthetically beautiful, it is not the most innovative experience in terms of both story and gameplay, but it manages to be competent in everything it proposes, resulting in an intense and surprisingly immersive journey.
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  2. XGN
    Apr 21, 2022
    80
    The Ascent provides a vibrant, living environment for you to run around in and shoot at. The world is brimming with walking-talking NPCs and neon-filled areas. While the story isn't really that memorable, it's decent enough for you to push on to the next mission, which will lead you to diverse locations and up against different enemies. The bigger enemies can be a bit too much bullet sponges, but otherwise the gameplay and diverse possibilities are quite satisfying.
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  3. COGconnected
    Apr 4, 2022
    85
    Overall, The Ascent is a fun twin-stick shooter that comes to the Playstation with an absolutely beautiful world design. The wholesale violence is very engaging but may feel a bit redundant as you can be pretty well maxed out about halfway through. I had a lot of fun with The Ascent, especially with multiplayer. It’s a beautiful-looking game that’s a blast to play that’s worth checking out.
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