The Ascent

 Xbox Series X
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 453 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 346 out of 453
  2. Mixed: 40 out of 453
  3. Negative: 67 out of 453
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  1. Gutsukyo
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    The Ascent is one of those games that we need to see more of on console. The visuals are really nice, the music, really sets, the atmosphere nicely with its cyberpunk theme, and gameplay is solid. All these things come together to make an excellent game. The game would have been even better were they able to add ray tracing like in the PC version, other than that, the game is a mustThe Ascent is one of those games that we need to see more of on console. The visuals are really nice, the music, really sets, the atmosphere nicely with its cyberpunk theme, and gameplay is solid. All these things come together to make an excellent game. The game would have been even better were they able to add ray tracing like in the PC version, other than that, the game is a must play for fans of this genre.… Expand
  2. ethicsbeanie
    Jul 31, 2021
    8
    If you like Diable type games then this will be perfect for you. It's a standard Diablo clone set in a great cyberpunk setting. There's a deep background story to optionally explore. The characters and books around the game add to the worldbuilding pleasantly. As with most diablo clones none of that is necessary and you can run, roll and shoot your way through the campaign if you wish.If you like Diable type games then this will be perfect for you. It's a standard Diablo clone set in a great cyberpunk setting. There's a deep background story to optionally explore. The characters and books around the game add to the worldbuilding pleasantly. As with most diablo clones none of that is necessary and you can run, roll and shoot your way through the campaign if you wish. Theres a pleasing amount of skills and weapons to upgrade, fast movement systems and the ability to totally respec and even change your character look, apperance and sex. On a Series X it loads fast and seemed smooth to me. Multiplayer worked fine, though the difficulty did not seem to scale for me so the game was rather easy multiplayer.

    There are a few issues, things like not being able to customise controls properly and the cyberdecks being hidden randomly around the world. It's worth playing now and hopefully as more updates come out will just improve with time.    … Expand
  3. Joan_Futur
    Jul 31, 2021
    9
    Se juego bien, como todos los juegos de este tipo. Además la ambientación está muy bien conseguida. Lo recomiendo a los usuarios de Xbox.
  4. dusktildawn48
    Jul 31, 2021
    9
    Gorgeous game, solid gameplay. Could've been a 10 without a few bugs I ran into.
  5. Phantomkilo88
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    A borderline masterpiece when you consider the game was made by 12 people. The graphics, atmosphere, gameplay, customization are all great. Some people think the story is “forgettable” but if you are a cyberpunk fan I think that’s just not the case.
  6. Rad_Pitt
    Jul 31, 2021
    8
    Awesome twin stick shooter with fun combat, great visuals, music and atmosphere. Neon Giant have nailed the Cyberpunk aesthetic.
  7. FPSConan
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    better than Cyberpunk 2077. it feels like true Akira experience. Soundtrack, graphics, gameplay, style of cloths.etc everything is true to the cyberpunk genre
  8. Tjirvin
    Jul 31, 2021
    9
    So first thing first, the game is beautiful, for it to be the type of game it is, it’s very detailed and the city is always active. I have had a blast playing with my guy’s on this game. The wave of enemies that comes your way that are different levels in different territories. Some could be level 3 than some could be level 24 or 28 you never know just be ready for action. The game onlySo first thing first, the game is beautiful, for it to be the type of game it is, it’s very detailed and the city is always active. I have had a blast playing with my guy’s on this game. The wave of enemies that comes your way that are different levels in different territories. Some could be level 3 than some could be level 24 or 28 you never know just be ready for action. The game only gets better with as you level up and get better weapons, like I have the mini gun right now and a ghost buster like laser beam gun and it’s freaking awesome. Trust me you want to play this and level up. Here’s the con’s, it has glitches, I mean what game doesn’t. You almost can never get the perfect game without something wrong with it. Sometimes it might kick you out the game, or if you and multiple people are in the same shop at the same time. One of you might glitch and not be able to move. Luckily the game saves it seems like every certain amount of seconds so your progress is not loss. So there’s nothing to worry about. I gave it a 9 cause once those glitches are patched the game is a action pack thriller and a perfect 10.… Expand
  9. Frankalavera
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    This is a pretty awesome game ! the music is amazing, great gameplay and nice cyberpunk ambient ! just I love this game.
  10. Richy03
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    Estamos junto a FS al mejor juego que ha salido para nueva generación. La versión de series X es la mejor de todas y está mucho mejor optimizada que la de PC. En cuanto al juego se podría decir que es el verdadero Ciperpunk. Unos gráficos preciosos y detallados, buena jugabilidad y sonido y si lo juegas en multi con un amigo es aún más divertido.
  11. MrMT
    Jul 31, 2021
    8
    Very entertaining rpg isometric looter shooter. Yes, it’s a bit one note, but that note is consistently fun, and I look forward to finishing this one - which is not such a common experience in gaming these days!
  12. ghettie
    Jul 31, 2021
    0
    This is not an RPG, its just another boring game not bringing anything new to its genre and at the same time not executing the ideas too well.
  13. Juann578
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    Increible juego con un nivel artistico fascinante que enamora de inmediato..
  14. Mogwai76
    Jul 30, 2021
    1
    Style over substance. The game looks good (but that's not really hard to do these days in Unreal) but it plays incredibly poorly and gets boring quickly.
    It's clear that this is done by a new team, who might well have experience in the industry in making games, but don't really understand what makes a great game.
    While the visuals are great, they are also inconsistent - some things in    Style over substance. The game looks good (but that's not really hard to do these days in Unreal) but it plays incredibly poorly and gets boring quickly.
    It's clear that this is done by a new team, who might well have experience in the industry in making games, but don't really understand what makes a great game.
    While the visuals are great, they are also inconsistent - some things in the environment seem to pull me in to investigate, but I can't interact, while other items I am supposed to interact with look dull and part of the backdrop. There is no signalling or breadcrumbing for players, there is no consistency.
    The game clearly was made for PC and then ported to the console once the GamePass deal was done - from "press any key to continue" on the first screen, to text that is too small to read on a TV and menus that are a pain to navigate with a controller - it's not built for a console.
    Gameplay becomes tedious quickly, the combat is average at best and I can't see myself going beyond a few hours without getting bored.
    Above all else tho: the usability in general is just very poor. The developers seem to have made a game for themselves, and learned how to interact with it as they developed it, and not given a thought as to how a new player might experience the game. The first 30 min is just a shockingly poor experience.
    I am glad I got this on gamepass, spending money on this would have been a huge waste.    … Expand
  15. Rasjam
    Jul 30, 2021
    0
    It’s very buggy right now. I have had audio issues, connection issues, and my progress was wiped two times. The RPG elements aren’t that great but the shooting is pretty fun.
  16. The_Matheus27
    Jul 30, 2021
    9
    Simplesmente VICIANTE! Mas necessita urgente de um bugfix, alguns crashs durante a gameplay, apesar disso uma experiência Cyberpunk fantástica!
  17. FalloutDead
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    One of the Best Twin Stick games ever i Played. Litel Bugs in the German Translate its not a Problem for me. I have fun with this game and i want a part 2.
  18. Heraz0
    Jul 30, 2021
    8
    No es mi estilo de juego iba con pocas espectativas, su facilidad para jugarlo, sus controles, su historia y ambientación lograron engancharme sin duda alguna buen juego.
  19. frajatofx
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    divertidisimo, no hagan caso a la calificación de la prensa, todos saben que son sonyers los que califican mal.

    Hilarious, ignore the press rating, everyone knows that it is sonyers who rate badly.
  20. Flanke
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    I love diablo 2 and everquest 2... This game is a lot like diablo but in a different environment... It is a twin stick shooter. I have played it for awhile now and there was one quest I could not complete and the mP is a little bit difficult but the game is an absolute blast!
  21. pablonunez
    Jul 30, 2021
    9
    So funny and fast, few text much action. Nice gungame and graphics. Beautifull ambient Cyberpunk
  22. darkducaz24
    Jul 30, 2021
    9
    Es increíble el mundo tan detallado que han creado Neon Giant, razas interesantes, gore, armas, un estilo cyberpunk bien logrado, tira un poco la historia, pero no quita el merito de que realmente se desenvuelve en un frenético y divertido juego al estilo Diablo, si no le pongo un 10, es porque las misiones aveces nos hacen ir de un extremos a otro, en su mayoria, para matar, un poco deEs increíble el mundo tan detallado que han creado Neon Giant, razas interesantes, gore, armas, un estilo cyberpunk bien logrado, tira un poco la historia, pero no quita el merito de que realmente se desenvuelve en un frenético y divertido juego al estilo Diablo, si no le pongo un 10, es porque las misiones aveces nos hacen ir de un extremos a otro, en su mayoria, para matar, un poco de variedad no estaria mal, pero de resto...increible… Expand
  23. ghostbc
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Fantastic game, very addictive, enjoying it with the best video game service the gamepass.
  24. Guto76
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    O jogo é muito bom e viciante. A distopia é fantástica. Uma mistura de Diablo com Cyberpunk. Recomendo-o!
  25. RFelan
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    This game is a blast!!! From amazing graphics to awesome sound quality, this game has it all. Taking cover gears of war style or going in guns blazing Doom style, a ton of weapons to choose from along with numerous sets of armor to put on! You will absolutely love this game! Highly recommend.
  26. Longoria21
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Un excelente juego,graficos de nueva generacion y una ambientancion fabulosa.
  27. polishwonder
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Seriously the game is amazing
  28. xXZEROCOOLXx
    Jul 30, 2021
    9
    Great game. Graphics are excellent for a twin stick shooter. Gameplay is addictive but can be repetitive. Definitely worth a look in especially if you have Gamepass.
  29. Huntingassassin
    Jul 30, 2021
    9
    I'm not really much into Diablo or any game with this type of camera angle normally but ill say this a really great game I love the art style the game play is pretty smooth story is interesting plus couch and online coop plenty of options to customize your look and playstyle overall I give this game a 9/10
  30. Ryzenxgammer
    Jul 30, 2021
    9
    Great game, nice implementation of cyber punk world. The story could use work, menus, shooting mechanic's and cinematography could also use work. A bit buggy at launch but I'm sure they working on a patch. Keep it up guys
  31. Frank-byert
    Jul 30, 2021
    8
    La estética de este juego es preciosa, su mayor defecto seria que en ciertos puntos la dificultad llega a ser desbalanceada, pero no es nada exagerado.
  32. JaeRobbyGaming
    Jul 30, 2021
    8
    The Ascent is a fun, high octane, twin stick shooter that leaves a smile on your face. Coming from a small studio, the game isn’t perfect and has a few bugs here and there. However, those bugs are never level breaking, and the gunplay, soundtrack, fun factor, and challenge easily trumps those small technical speed bumps. The progression tree is straightforward but each skill point spentThe Ascent is a fun, high octane, twin stick shooter that leaves a smile on your face. Coming from a small studio, the game isn’t perfect and has a few bugs here and there. However, those bugs are never level breaking, and the gunplay, soundtrack, fun factor, and challenge easily trumps those small technical speed bumps. The progression tree is straightforward but each skill point spent truly feels like you’re closer to becoming an ultimate killing machine. It tickles your Diablo-like itch with a sprinkle of cyberpunk cocaine dust. A must-play for GamePass owners and a great game for $40!… Expand
  33. mastre4041
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Excelente juego muy entretenido y con unos gráficos hermosos ,desde mucho tiempo que no me enganchaba tanto con un juego
  34. umaumai
    Jul 30, 2021
    7
    This is a very deep twin stick style shooter with some of the most intriguing visuals surrounding a rich environment that is set to a dystopian cyberpunk future. The problem for me is there is almost too much happening on screen when you are in the over world. This can make exploring more of a chore than a delight. The voice acting is great and there is a lot of dialogue and text to combThis is a very deep twin stick style shooter with some of the most intriguing visuals surrounding a rich environment that is set to a dystopian cyberpunk future. The problem for me is there is almost too much happening on screen when you are in the over world. This can make exploring more of a chore than a delight. The voice acting is great and there is a lot of dialogue and text to comb through to get the most out of what you're involved in. There are RPG elements as you level up here as well. Augments and weapon upgrading are just a few of the standard fare that most of you who are used to the genre will be familiar with, but I felt like there was too much to keep track of initially without a lot of explanation from the game itself on how to utilize those systems. There are instruction cards that pop up when a new feature or ability becomes available to you, but there isn't aways an immediate tutorial as too managing or using them. That's not a dealbreaker for me as learning and developing my own style of play is fun, but for some it might become overwhelming. I haven't finished the story, but what I've experienced so far was fantastic. On the flip side of that I can see that the multiplayer co-op is one area that this game can shine. I see a lot of late night sessions rocking this with friends in my future. The one big drawback for me is the isometric gameplay. I'm perfect fine with concept in general, but after having other games utilize a rotating isometric view it's hard for me to get completely behind a static version. I understand that with the amount things that they have going on at one time visually on screen it would have made development for a rotating feature very difficult, but it would have been nice if some of the action sections could have been seen from different views. The use of static here is mostly well executed, but I have experienced a few hiccups, minor bugs, that have kept me from finding somethings that enemies drop after combat. Again, that's not a dealbreaker for me just a very minor annoyance. Over all if you have "Game Pass" all I can say is why are you reading this and not downloading the game right now? For everyone else if you like the idea of an RPG driven twin stick shooter I'd give this a look.… Expand
  35. MFxd
    Jul 30, 2021
    4
    kinda dull and boring, had low speciation's and still got disappointed just play shadow run or next Machina if you want a good RPG or fun gameplay
  36. ConsoleGamer02
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    I played this for like 4 hours now. And i really enjoyed it. Great graphics and gameplay.
  37. Borachon
    Jul 30, 2021
    9
    Great game, the world is gorgeous, the music is fantastic and the gunplay is a tonne of fun. Think some of the critics are rating this game as if it costs 70 quid. It's an indie title made by a dozen people. It's incredible to see the world they've created. Just don't expect a deep RPG experience. It's an isometric shooter with RPG elements. Co op will be incredible, can't wait to try itGreat game, the world is gorgeous, the music is fantastic and the gunplay is a tonne of fun. Think some of the critics are rating this game as if it costs 70 quid. It's an indie title made by a dozen people. It's incredible to see the world they've created. Just don't expect a deep RPG experience. It's an isometric shooter with RPG elements. Co op will be incredible, can't wait to try it with a few mates. If you have Game Pass this is a no brainer.… Expand
  38. imoviesreview
    Jul 30, 2021
    7
    This game feels like a stopgap. Just something to hold Xbox Series Users till Halo Infinite or any other major release on that system. But it's a decent stopgap that at least has some staying powering. As well as quite a bit of content. It makes good use of the Xbox Series features and is fairly fun. It's worth checking out if you have Game Pass at least.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 34
  3. Negative: 1 out of 34
  1. CD-Action
    Oct 12, 2021
    85
    Style over substance – I bet Neon Giant has this cyberpunk principle printed above the office entrance. The design of their game is absolutely breathtaking, with huge, vertical, crime-infested cities and masterful use of lights and shadows. Add a pulp-style story and good dialogues (or rather monologues, as the protagonist is silent) immersed deeply in the cyberpunk lore, and you’ve got a pure gem for anyone who enjoys this setting. The shooting mechanics and progression system might be overly simple, but they get the job done and make it easier to catch the game’s flow. [10/2021, p.56]
  2. PlaySense
    Aug 19, 2021
    75
    A visual feast that, along with the great audio design, makes for a very atmospheric experience. It's not perfect, though. Navigation leaves a bit to be desired and some technical shortcomings put a damper on the fun.
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  3. Meristation
    Aug 18, 2021
    75
    The Ascent offers cyberpunk lovers a setting where they can unleash their dreams of steel and neon.
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