oOo: Ascension

 Xbox One
User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9

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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Jun 7, 2018
    7
    Sometimes I love nothing more than playing a simple game that requires skill every now and then and more often than not little games like these can be very addictive. oOo: Ascension is one of these said games and whilst it can be a little frustrating from time to time I often found myself returning to the game time and time again. What this game does so well is that it gets the simpleSometimes I love nothing more than playing a simple game that requires skill every now and then and more often than not little games like these can be very addictive. oOo: Ascension is one of these said games and whilst it can be a little frustrating from time to time I often found myself returning to the game time and time again. What this game does so well is that it gets the simple mechanics spot on and this is evident throughout the gameplay. The gameplay on the whole can be really fun at times and the best thing is that movement feels tight and responsive at all times. This is without a doubt down to the controls in the game which remain responsive at all times and never cause you any problems which is great because this is probably the most important aspect in a game of this ilk. Even though they’ve got these aspects of the game spot on I still recommend that you play this game in short bursts. The reason I say this is because when you play this game for long periods you will find yourself getting more and more frustrated and that’s mainly down to trying to obtain the high scores in the game. After all that’s the main aim of the game and you will keep trying to get higher and higher scores I just wish they were a little easier to obtain. I will say though that for me they got the difficulty curve spot on and everything plays out as you would expect, meaning you start of with easy levels and they gradually become harder as you go along. Speaking about the levels in the game I must admit that I was impressed with the amount of variety each level had, and by doing this it meant that the levels stayed fresh and interesting for longer. The game doesn’t have a huge amount of content for you to get to grips with though, but the price of the game matches that and in the end you get pretty good value for your money, which is always good. In terms of the presentation side of the game I did enjoy what was available to me. Visually the game has a nice futuristic look to it which fits the gameplay very well. The accompanying sound design also fits the gameplay well and the simplicity of both the visuals and sound design is more than enough to keep you satisfied. At the end of the day if you like quick and straight to the point games that offer you a challenge then you will really enjoy what oOo: Ascension has to offer. This game may not be for everybody but it’s a good game that’s great for passing a bit of time here and there and in the end it gets a thumbs up from me.… Expand

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. GameSpew
    Jul 26, 2018
    70
    True, there are times you will hate oOo, and I came pretty close to deleting the game on more than one occasion. But if arcade thrills are your thing and you can view failure as a learning experience, then oOo Ascension will be right up your street.
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  2. Cubed3
    Jun 29, 2018
    50
    oOo: Ascension is enjoyable enough for what it is. It sometimes has a bit of an identity crisis trying to figure out what it wants to accomplish with its design, but when it manages to intertwine its puzzle and precision elements, you will find some satisfying stages. These don't come that often, however, and the fact that there's no online leaderboard or any challenging optional objectives means there's barely any replay value, either.
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  3. XBLA Fans
    Jun 19, 2018
    80
    All the unique elements that oOo: Ascension presents really made it feel special. Like more of a refreshing new concept and even an interesting twist on some platforming concepts than we may have seen in the past.
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