The Ascent

 Xbox Series X
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 453 Ratings

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  1. franjau
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    Amazing atmosphere, best Cyberpunk game by far in it's kind, colorful world and great game design, you will not be dissapointed, one of the, if not the most immersive game of 2021 to this date.

    I do recommend it for the Xbox Series X
  2. carlm332
    Jul 25, 2023
    9
    Every review has subjective side, it's acceptable. But this game is really a great one. I always doesn't care what editors says because their tastes and my tastes not common with them. But for this game I don't know :/ must play
  3. Prometheus495
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing I had a blast in my 50 hour play through. The Ascent is dripping with cyberpunk Atmosphere and really good music that sucks you into the cyberpunk world. The world is Breathtaking and stunning and the explosions and Send me encounters or fun. I’d recommend this game to anyone Who likes Bladerunner or top down shooters or people looking to try something new.
  4. Mindurbidniss
    Apr 12, 2023
    3
    More Isometric dribble to utilize the all powerful Xbox Series X teraflops. Another game that feels like it released in 2009. Sure the graphics look decent with the whole cyberpunk theme, but it's not doing anything Shadowrun didn't already do. I guess this will appeal to someone out there, it just didn't do it for me
  5. forgedsledge
    Feb 25, 2023
    7
    From Night City to the grimy alien planet of Veles. While both Cyberpunk 2077 and The Ascent are forms of cyberpunk fiction, involving intense gunplay, hacking and upgrading your player character, that's where the similarities end. Veles feels grim and oppressive, built on the backs of slaves, such as yourself, fighting each other for scraps whereas in Night City you feel like you'reFrom Night City to the grimy alien planet of Veles. While both Cyberpunk 2077 and The Ascent are forms of cyberpunk fiction, involving intense gunplay, hacking and upgrading your player character, that's where the similarities end. Veles feels grim and oppressive, built on the backs of slaves, such as yourself, fighting each other for scraps whereas in Night City you feel like you're rising through the hierarchy of the criminal underworld to make a name for yourself. Make no mistake, grim doesn't mean better. Cyberpunk 2077 allows you to tell your own story but the atmosphere of The Ascent is what really sold me.

    I will not pretend, I suck at twin-stick shooters, yet I welcome the challenge. Right from the get-go, you're thrust into this immersive, story-driven world and asked to survive and my lack of skill only amplified the story. Overall, the game feels oddly familiar, like NES games of old with a fresh new coat of paint. While I struggled at first, I started to get the hang of the game and it became far more enjoyable.    … Expand
  6. Lt_Maverick
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    Easy recommendation. Great graphics and performance. Great 3d sound in “indent” audio mode on a home theater. Story is actually interesting. The combat is phenomenal. The enemies are interesting. The quests are all fully voice acted and the actors sell it well. The world is more cyberpunk than cyberpunk. Easy 10/10.
  7. tom974
    Dec 31, 2022
    5
    This is my 2022 disappointment of the year. The game has a solid base, oustanding environments, nice gameplay, average scenarios, reasonable variety of loot/weapons/equipments, a classic RPG based character building and coop should be the base on such a game. Well past a few hours, the game is severely bugged : the game may randomly and frequently crash, bugged quests (including the mainThis is my 2022 disappointment of the year. The game has a solid base, oustanding environments, nice gameplay, average scenarios, reasonable variety of loot/weapons/equipments, a classic RPG based character building and coop should be the base on such a game. Well past a few hours, the game is severely bugged : the game may randomly and frequently crash, bugged quests (including the main one, can stop you progression or make you replay a mission you took hours to succeed in), character behavior (shooting in the ground thus not damaging any enemy for example), you cannot speak to the same merchant at the same time with another player because it may block the game and make you restart your session, at least two bugged achievements.. The whole thing totally waste my experience on what could have been a nice game.… Expand
  8. Awanka
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    Excellent run and gun twin stick shooter similar to arcade games like Smash TV. Game looks fantastic, and really gives the feeling of being in a giant vertical urban center. The environment here does some heavy lifting, and swings between hi-tech and a slum aesthetic like something between Coruscant and a hive city from W40k.
  9. ImYrHuckleberry
    Sep 15, 2022
    8
    Surprisingly fun, great gameplay and a beautiful world that keeps you wanting to come back for more. The story is ok, but the gameplay and visuals are what shines.
  10. Menacing-Fish
    Jul 22, 2022
    1
    No updates for Xbox it's buggy and didn't save my progress avoid this game until they show more motivation and update Xbox version
  11. 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.
  12. Filmanwalt
    Feb 3, 2022
    6
    11 hours and 675 gamerscore in a beautiful looking cyberpunk action roleplaying game with some gameplay flaws.

    story It's about a corporation "The Ascent Group" that basically controlled everything in a dystopian future and then it came to a collapse, from which factional fights for power and more arose. You yourself are basically a normal person who then struggles through mercenary    11 hours and 675 gamerscore in a beautiful looking cyberpunk action roleplaying game with some gameplay flaws.

    story

    It's about a corporation "The Ascent Group" that basically controlled everything in a dystopian future and then it came to a collapse, from which factional fights for power and more arose. You yourself are basically a normal person who then struggles through mercenary work and tries to find out what happened to the large corporation or which threads are actually being pulled in the background.
    Most of the time I didn't actually understand much because I don't really pay too much attention to the story in this type of game either. But towards the end it clicked and everything was clearer and easier to understand.
    The story isn't particularly spectacular and I personally wasn't really interested in it from the beginning until shortly before the end. A German voice output would also have been nice, even though I have no problem with English at all, but if you only want to be enlightened by the background of the story, then a missing voice output in German makes it more demotivating.

    gameplay

    In a top-down action RPG, this should definitely be the heart and the shining core of the game. Sometimes it is, but sometimes it drove me insane.

    Cyberpunk setting, great and cool weapons, where you can try out a lot and also destructible environment objects. There are abilities and skill points to distribute in order to customize your character's play style. But I had some problems with the character progression in particular: I simply never felt really strong at any point in the game. I didn't notice that I've already completed quest and side quest xyz, distributed experience points and skills and became more and more powerful. On the contrary, I had to lower the difficulty level of the game at times and even had problems on Easy.
    Either I've fundamentally lost my skills here or didn't have or found certain skills and thus spoiled the fun of the game, which definitely comes up when you're in the flow. The opponents, who unfortunately respawn again and again, were sometimes so difficult and the menu jungle of augmentations, skills, abilities was not always transparent for me, I could never really say what exactly brings me something.

    I also found the "cover" gameplay rather obstructive and demotivating, because I don't want to hide in such an action RPG, but rather just shoot away masses of opponents. But there was clearly a lack of the possibility of constantly and reliably regaining life (apparently there is a lifesteal option, I haven't found it) in order to survive longer fights better. Especially when it comes to health objects, the loot for opponents could have been much more generous. Ultimately, I also have different skills, e.g. the life giver, not understood why this but not others, such as e.g. the mech, have such incredibly long cooldowns. I then just played through with the mech and a superhero jump, which worked much better.

    But the weakest thing for me was the map and all the WAY TOO LONG paths and that one is often not simply coordinated to the metro first. The map was sometimes not easy to understand and the metros were far behind quests. Paths that are then completely paved with waves of enemies that have been killed countless times and a character that runs so incredibly slowly. Why don't you get a bike or mech in the course of the game for faster bridging of the whole path? It would have fitted wonderfully and would have been cool on top of that. You should have been a bit careful when driving, because there is already a lot going on in the world!

    Even if there is a lot of nagging in the gameplay, it was still okay overall.

    Graphics/Presentation/Bugs

    The graphics, presentation and atmosphere just blew me away. This looks phenomenal from front to back and is optimally implemented, especially in the cyberpunk setting. The lighting effects, reflections, everything around it in individual sections of the city, the stacking of the city levels on top of each other or the effects in combat were made with a lot of love and a lot of development time was certainly spent here. The world that has been created is really very pretty to look at and you keep getting lost in it and marveling at the splendor of it all. I really have to say, even though this aspect of games isn't the most important thing to me, The Ascent graphics etc. let me go through with the game in some annoyed moments.

    Conclusion

    Long story short: The Ascent does some things right, is impressive for an indie developer and unfortunately weakens in the core area of ​​the gameplay. Nonetheless, a recommended game and not very long either, 6/10 medipacks.    … Expand
  13. fredda
    Jan 7, 2022
    9
    Been playing this 2 player co-op with my girlfriend the last few days. We are having a blast. The game looks nice, and manages to create an unique steampunk atmosphere with the neon and the very fitting soundtrack. I played it first on XOne, then on XsX. The loading times are shorter and thing looks abit nicer on the XsX, but overall I would give this 8 on XOne and 9 on XsX. (Loading timesBeen playing this 2 player co-op with my girlfriend the last few days. We are having a blast. The game looks nice, and manages to create an unique steampunk atmosphere with the neon and the very fitting soundtrack. I played it first on XOne, then on XsX. The loading times are shorter and thing looks abit nicer on the XsX, but overall I would give this 8 on XOne and 9 on XsX. (Loading times steals a point from the XOne score)… Expand
  14. Nataraja
    Dec 27, 2021
    9
    This is a time when the critics just don't get what makes a good game. While the story is okay, the gameplay loop, exploration, the setting and atmosphere, sound (except for a few sound bugs in isolated locations) and music are all top notch. It's challenging to play but so worth the $30 price tag. The game has a lot more going for it than games from much larger and better fundedThis is a time when the critics just don't get what makes a good game. While the story is okay, the gameplay loop, exploration, the setting and atmosphere, sound (except for a few sound bugs in isolated locations) and music are all top notch. It's challenging to play but so worth the $30 price tag. The game has a lot more going for it than games from much larger and better funded studios. As the first game from this studio, I for one really look forward to what they do next. The amount of polish and smoothness of this game is amazing for a dev team of only 12 people.… Expand
  15. JasperThorn
    Nov 14, 2021
    8
    Having fun playing this game with friends I wanted to wait because of all issues but the game is in a very good state
  16. rubensmiranda
    Nov 11, 2021
    10
    I really enjoyed the game. The cyberpunk design is amazing. The effects of shots and explosions in the scenarios were also amazing.
  17. LouiseVictoire
    Nov 7, 2021
    8
    Aesthetically it's perfect. The gameplay is very good. The story is suite linear and has nothing exeptionnal.
    A really good moment.
  18. nigh5
    Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Great game. The map and travel system like others have said, is such a burden, but when the game finished I wanted to play it again. A game worth its price, and no question if you have gamepass.

    It's unfortunate that you don't get an extra aug/mod towards the end.
  19. cottandy
    Oct 4, 2021
    7
    "The Ascent" is an isometric top-down shooter in a cyberpunk setting made by a team of 11 people.
    You are a mercenary in a futuristic world who does whatever job he/she gets. And what you do is kill anything that stands in your way. And if you wish also read dialogs about where you need to do this or about the world you play, which is interesting. But if you don't like reading anything    "The Ascent" is an isometric top-down shooter in a cyberpunk setting made by a team of 11 people.
    You are a mercenary in a futuristic world who does whatever job he/she gets. And what you do is kill anything that stands in your way. And if you wish also read dialogs about where you need to do this or about the world you play, which is interesting. But if you don't like reading anything you can skip this part and just destroy.

    Certainly devs put their soul in "the Ascent". A lot is done great, but some gameplay mechanics just leave a bitter aftertaste.
    So a huge plus for the whole picture, beautiful little details, music, design, etc, but also little nasty holes of negative appear here and there.
    Most of the time game is brilliant and fun to play. There are many pros in little details and huge visible moments. The most important is neat gameplay and nice plot.

    More detailed cons and controversial points:
    Camera - the most important, seems like a little one, but it ruins too much of the hardwork of the devs. It's uncomfortable and uncontrollable at the same time. Lacks a simple possibility to zoom out/in, nothing more. Sometimes you don't even see your enemies, but they see you. It not such a big deal to add a little zoom feature from the devs, which will fix quite a lot.

    Bad navigation. Both mini-map and main map are a confusing when it comes to multilevel system, which is present in the game, but doesn't show enough info about levels on maps.

    Not a con, but a warning. You will die often, which doesn't spoil anything.
    It may be a little hard for beginners on normal difficulty when you face your first enemies with gun.
    You will have to use game mechanics not to die too often and master the game. But from the other side game doesn't punish when you die. You start from the last checkpoint and these are literally everywhere. No matter where you die, you won't lose your progress. It's certainly good if the game crashes. And there is a possibility for it to happen. Hard to say how often, but sometimes it will in the current state of development.    … Expand
  20. madwolf81
    Sep 16, 2021
    10
    great good looking game that gave me a lot of fun. I love this game and i suggest to not look at critics and go play it
  21. TheMoil
    Sep 13, 2021
    9
    Impressive game, was unexpected. Played this on both PC and Xbox with play anywhere. Highly recommend it.
  22. Bghse52
    Sep 13, 2021
    9
    I'm playing with Gamepass, what a great scenario setting. I was waiting for this game and I liked to see the level of details that the guys managed to put in the game, the sounds of the weapons and the game in general are amazing. I would love to see a remake of Future COP ps1 with this atmosphere it would be fenomenal.
  23. Corchaump1010
    Sep 8, 2021
    10
    The world in this game is amazing the shooting mechanics are excellent the gameplay loop is fantastic.. could have done slightly better with the story but it didn't matter this game is super fun and the attention to detail is second to none great job by a small team on their first endeavor I recommend
  24. LazyWolf0
    Sep 2, 2021
    9
    Fantastic game, great fun. I don’t even like twin-stick shooters, but here the gameplay and gunplay is so satisfying. World design and atmosphere are simply brilliant. Visuals are stunning, and performance was rock solid on Series S.

    Don’t expect branching quests or deep story/RPG elements here, the game is simple at its core. But this core is extremely well done, and various character    Fantastic game, great fun. I don’t even like twin-stick shooters, but here the gameplay and gunplay is so satisfying. World design and atmosphere are simply brilliant. Visuals are stunning, and performance was rock solid on Series S.

    Don’t expect branching quests or deep story/RPG elements here, the game is simple at its core. But this core is extremely well done, and various character builds are very different.

    I had one crash during the playthrough, and experienced couple of unpleasant bugs. And some elements like how you can get sidequests before the areas they take place in unlock are rough, that’s why I score it 9 and not full 10.    … Expand
  25. naora2035
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    Отличная игра! Ничего подобного давно уже не видел. Поразительное внимание к деталям. Есть некоторые проблемы с исполнением заданий, но не критично.
  26. Tomoncio
    Aug 27, 2021
    7
    The Ascent es un buen juego, pero necesita arreglar muchos bugs que posee: ascensores que no se activan, indicaciones en el mapa erróneas, traducción al castellano parcial, desconexiones espontáneas en multijugador... Por esos bugs el juego no se puede disfrutar al máximo, y es una lástima, ya que es un juego de acción con una buena jugabilidad, una estética cyberpunk genial y donde elThe Ascent es un buen juego, pero necesita arreglar muchos bugs que posee: ascensores que no se activan, indicaciones en el mapa erróneas, traducción al castellano parcial, desconexiones espontáneas en multijugador... Por esos bugs el juego no se puede disfrutar al máximo, y es una lástima, ya que es un juego de acción con una buena jugabilidad, una estética cyberpunk genial y donde el componente multijugador es esencial. Es más, es un juego que se disfruta mucho más en cooperativo que en solitario. Eso sí, la historia en mi opinión es un poco compleja, por lo que es necesario prestar mucha atención si no quieres perderte en los detalles.… Expand
  27. ResidentWeazel
    Aug 26, 2021
    10
    Love this game visually it's absolutely stunning & the soundtrack is amazing.Combat is fun & engaging
  28. Soobinnie
    Aug 25, 2021
    9
    Scenario is amazing, story is also very nice, gameplay as well, I have no complains about this game. But only that would be amazing to play it on First/Third person, that would make the game so dope.
  29. John_Remix
    Aug 24, 2021
    9
    Una de las sorpresas del año, un juego de accion super divertido con graficos excelentes
  30. Spencersboy
    Aug 24, 2021
    5
    Very simple and easy twin stick shooter disguised as an RPG. No HDR, no Ray tracing, buggy acheivements and poorly implemented coop.
    Once the wow of the graphics wear off, you'll be glad it was on gamepass and you didn't pay for it.
  31. PMG-Writer
    Aug 24, 2021
    8
    First of all, we have to praise the small developer studio of "The Ascent". The game looks simply great and very appealing. In addition, there are elaborate effects and the fantastic soundtrack. Unfortunately, the gameplay and storyline can't quite keep up as the game progresses. So you can also play the title alone or in co-op. This simply adds more fun to the experience. If you want moreFirst of all, we have to praise the small developer studio of "The Ascent". The game looks simply great and very appealing. In addition, there are elaborate effects and the fantastic soundtrack. Unfortunately, the gameplay and storyline can't quite keep up as the game progresses. So you can also play the title alone or in co-op. This simply adds more fun to the experience. If you want more than just a solid action title with bombastic graphics, you should give "The Ascent" for the Xbox Series X a chance. If you own the Xbox Game Pass, you can even get the game for free.… Expand
  32. MrPromte
    Aug 23, 2021
    0
    The game is incredibly full of bugs and technical flaws. The story of the game is empty and the missions are poorly designed.
  33. The_Chune
    Aug 22, 2021
    8
    Playing this co-op is a must. Solo feels like a slog but I am having an absolute blast blasting away baddies with my buddies.

    It has a decent amount of design quirks and bugs but is still beyond impressive for a studio of 12 people. I can't even get 12 people to help me move without breaking half my stuff. Ha ha ha ha ha.
  34. Alonsox123
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Loving the game until the last beat, great combat system and great graphics. Recommended
  35. Junkreviewer
    Aug 22, 2021
    2
    Played this on Gamepass. I usually like top down shooters. But throughout I thought something was off with this game. The aiming of your weapon is difficult. You'll find yourself running backwards a lot of the time to stop getting hit. The world seems vibrant and interesting but you can hardly see it as you're so far away. Story is generic and gets quite repetitive.
  36. TheoreticalHero
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    Beautiful game the Cyberpunk style is just amazing if you love Cyberpunk games this one is for you do not listen the bad reviews the game is just so good
  37. AlphaTitan
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    beautiful game and plays really good now that the first update fixed most of the bugs, a must try
  38. Karottedraak
    Aug 17, 2021
    6
    Looks great and has a awesome world. But besides that it doesnt have a lot going for it. it is a looter shooter without any interesting loot or way to build your character. its more just a normal isometric shooter. there is also a lot of level problems where the mission tells you the recommended level is lvl13 and than throws level 23 enemies at you, which you can defeat because of theLooks great and has a awesome world. But besides that it doesnt have a lot going for it. it is a looter shooter without any interesting loot or way to build your character. its more just a normal isometric shooter. there is also a lot of level problems where the mission tells you the recommended level is lvl13 and than throws level 23 enemies at you, which you can defeat because of the weird mk (weapon upgrade) system but they feel as bullet sponges. the mk system is just a system where you get components to upgrade your weapon and nothing more. this ended up in being just upgrade two weapons you use and nothing more.

    the devs sure have something great in their hands and if they improve it with the rpg/looter shooter elements in this game than it could go to serious hidden gems.    … Expand
  39. Voodoo123
    Aug 17, 2021
    8
    +Gorgeous visuals
    +Moreish gameplay and upgrade structure
    +Great setting and soundtrack
    +Gamepass
    -Gets repititive over longer play sessions
    -Storyline was a pass but could've been stronger

    This has a been a pleasure to play through - I will been keen to see what this studio come up with next!
  40. Jonyps
    Aug 16, 2021
    8
    No entiendo el Hate y las Notas tan Bajas de la Prensa.
    No me esperaba nada pero es una Joya como todo lo que tiene Xbox este año.
    Se ve de Lujo en Xbox Series X.
    Y lo que queda por llegar.
    Muy recomendable
  41. mangelrogel
    Aug 16, 2021
    0
    No es un juego de 10 pero se lo doy por lo injusta que ha sido la prensa con él. Juegalo y disfrutalo. Graficos increibles.
  42. Turbodowg
    Aug 14, 2021
    9
    The Ascent is a true gem, a creative masterpiece compared to many of the bland AAA games released over the past year. All the more impressive considering it was worked on by a small team of 11 people.
    The game is visually stunning, blending bright neon against a dark, industrial cyber-scape. There is so much detail to the world which makes exploring it a joy. It feels like you are in the    The Ascent is a true gem, a creative masterpiece compared to many of the bland AAA games released over the past year. All the more impressive considering it was worked on by a small team of 11 people.
    The game is visually stunning, blending bright neon against a dark, industrial cyber-scape. There is so much detail to the world which makes exploring it a joy. It feels like you are in the world of Blade runner, mixed with Starwars and Cyberpunk 2077.
    The visuals are complimented by a haunting synth-wave soundtrack that pumps up during the battle sequences. Some of the tracks are so good, like the Dream World nightclub track, I have downloaded them to listen to away from the game.
    The combat is exciting due to a large arsenal of weapons to choose from. Add an enhanced cyberdeck into the mix with cool augmentations and tactical weapons and you have diverse ways to cause carnage. Leveling your character skills will make you a stronger more efficient killer, so it’s worth exploring to find upgrade material and rare items. Characters appearances are customisable so you can create the perfect cyberpunk to traverse the dystopian future.
    There are tons of missions to complete throughout your playthrough providing hours of gaming. You’ll meet loads of interesting NPCs (human an alien) as you progress. Side quests can offer some great rewards and have some fun questlines so they’re well worth doing.
    You can play online or couch co-op. I played a large part of the game with my daughter at home. The couch co-op worked perfectly and provided a really fun experience.
    There are some downsides to the game. The mini map needs improving. It’s frustrating having to pause the game and scroll across to the map. You’ll end up doing this often to find chests. A quick map button would make life a lot easier. There is a bit of back tracking, but once you have unlocked the taxi service, it makes life a lot simpler.
    All in all I really enjoyed The Ascent. It could have ended up just another generic twin-stick-shooter, but the addition of RPG elements coupled with the beautiful visuals and imaginative setting has really made the game stand out. Free on XBOX Game Pass it’s well worth checking out.    … Expand
  43. John_S117
    Aug 13, 2021
    8
    I don't understand how this game has a 60 from the critics, it's a very solid 80. Amazing graphics and details, cool story, adictive gameplay and FUN.
  44. lllFredolll
    Aug 13, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. technique à la ramasse, y a des freezes et des lag toutes les 2 min alors quand ça pète de partout le jeu est à la ramasse. heureusement qu'il est compris dans le gamepass sinon ce serait un échec commercial.… Expand
  45. Narutratamal
    Aug 11, 2021
    10
    Una maravilla para un juego creado por 12 personas y poder disfrútalo en Game pass
  46. Jerjef
    Aug 11, 2021
    8
    The Ascent is a gorgeous twin stick/ARPG shooter with solid gameplay and one amazing soundtrack. My main gripe is with the back and forth treks from point A to point B to point C that all are 1.5 km or more and there's no run mechanic. Yes there's a fast travel, but you have to pay for it. As well many of the side quests are buggy, often requiring a main story pre-req that isn't pointedThe Ascent is a gorgeous twin stick/ARPG shooter with solid gameplay and one amazing soundtrack. My main gripe is with the back and forth treks from point A to point B to point C that all are 1.5 km or more and there's no run mechanic. Yes there's a fast travel, but you have to pay for it. As well many of the side quests are buggy, often requiring a main story pre-req that isn't pointed out to the player. I am enjoying the story and world that has been built though and here's hoping for a sequel with a bigger budget and team next time.… Expand
  47. Alln_lk
    Aug 11, 2021
    9
    Soundtrack 10/10
    Design/stages 10/10
    Graphics 10/10
    Game-play 9/10
    Story 8/10
    Bosses 9/10
    Maps 10/10
  48. Cariba85
    Aug 11, 2021
    8
    nice graphics, sound and gameplay, medium story. I wish it had a German language version. All in all a nice game
  49. Panconbasura
    Aug 11, 2021
    9
    I'm playing the game on Xbox series X, and I'm having a blast! It's so much fun! The gameplay and shooting is so satisfying. The graphics are amazing, the textures, illumination, physics and attention to details is top notch. The story so far is engaging, the conversations are interesting, the progression and leveling system is rewarding. I haven't experienced any bug or glitch, it hasI'm playing the game on Xbox series X, and I'm having a blast! It's so much fun! The gameplay and shooting is so satisfying. The graphics are amazing, the textures, illumination, physics and attention to details is top notch. The story so far is engaging, the conversations are interesting, the progression and leveling system is rewarding. I haven't experienced any bug or glitch, it has been a smooth experience so far. Overall, I recommend everyone to play it. My only recommendation is to to not explore new areas without a quest, you will encounter much higher level enemies that will instantly one-shot kill you.… Expand
  50. Papa5murf
    Aug 11, 2021
    8
    Beautiful looking game with stunning Cyberpunk visuals, super fun to play and incredibly addictive. What lets this game down though is the terrible level design and balance. Different areas will have different level of enemies, but there's no pattern - it all seems random - you can be doing a lvl 10 side quest, but actually getting to that quest you have to go through lvl 20 enemies, orBeautiful looking game with stunning Cyberpunk visuals, super fun to play and incredibly addictive. What lets this game down though is the terrible level design and balance. Different areas will have different level of enemies, but there's no pattern - it all seems random - you can be doing a lvl 10 side quest, but actually getting to that quest you have to go through lvl 20 enemies, or vice versa. Furthermore, many locations are blocked from the player and need to be unlocked in the main story, but you are never told this, and just have to be psychic or read a Wiki. It makes the whole experience very disjointed, and actually puts you OFF doing side missions because you have no idea if you can even get to that side mission.
    Then there are the bugs - this game is VERY buggy - loads of crashes (especially in multiplayer) but even solo there are many major bugs where bosses or crucial enemies don't spawn. And don't try to play this on multiplayer on Xbox One - the lag is so bad it's unplayable.
    Despite all that, it still gets an 8 from me because everything else in the game is SO good, but the whole package has been badly let down by awful design decisions and serious bugs.    … Expand
  51. Phobos1881
    Aug 10, 2021
    8
    Wer Lust hat ein Diablo Style Spiel im Cyberpunk Universum zu Spielen ist hier Richtig. Respekt was ein so kleines Team hingekriegt hat. Klar Kleinigkeiten stimmen noch nicht ganz, aber die Atmosphäre stimmt, die Grafik auch und es ist sogar im Couch Coop spielbar. Leider gibt es davon zu wenige spiele. Kann das Game nur weiterempfehlen. Bin gespannt, was noch von diesem Studio kommt
  52. PretzelJones
    Aug 10, 2021
    9
    Great gameplay, amazingly gorgeous world, addictive combat and satisfying leveling and build customization. The difficulty is challenging without being over the top. A few minor bugs but nothing game breaking. I’ve invested nearly 48 hours into the game in just a week. I can’t put it down. My favorite is the year so far!
  53. xenomorf
    Aug 10, 2021
    0
    Gamebreaking bug during the mission Mutual Dependencies. 4 enemies are supposed to spawn and they don't. Hence you cannot progress further. Wasted hours for nothing. Another developer who thinks they are able to create a game, alais another dissapointment.
  54. Cevap
    Aug 10, 2021
    10
    Großartiges Spiel, tolle Cyberpunk Welt und cooler Sound.
    Für ein Team aus 12 Entwicklern, eine fantastische Arbeit.
    Hatte übrigens keine Probleme mit Crashs oder Bugs.
  55. Meeleepit
    Aug 10, 2021
    8
    Visually stunning, great music in a world that feels alive.

    The developers nailed attention to details perfectly. When you walk past a security camera the camera will follow you.

    The twin stick shooting is decently incorporated in the game and i love the map.

    Excellent RPG elements.

    Game started out with a lot of bugs but a meaty patch was released couple of days after release.
  56. Pirm2
    Aug 9, 2021
    10
    Unos detalles increíbles con una jugabilidad aun mas increíble, me encanto que a un juego de este porte se le diera un espacio.
  57. CashMunnie7679
    Aug 9, 2021
    7
    Solid game but I dislike the rpg elements. It would have been better as a pure twin stick shooter.
  58. Tjmac1880
    Aug 9, 2021
    9
    Fun game. Great controls. Great visuals, would be a 10 if coop had better matchmaking.
  59. Fabio2
    Aug 9, 2021
    10
    Je veux mettre une critique positive parce que je pense que les gens ont de mauvaises attentes. Ce jeu est un jeu de tir à deux bâtons avec des éléments rpg. J'ai joué 9 heures pour l'instant. Coop et solo, les deux expériences étaient plutôt bonnes. J'ai rencontré 1 bug (aucun son nécessaire pour redémarrer le jeu).
  60. Nichorko
    Aug 9, 2021
    10
    Really fun game. Looks amazing, I'm having a really good time. Bosses are challenging
  61. johelrc
    Aug 9, 2021
    9
    Great game! it goes straight to the point: entertain, do not expect a wonderful rocking story... cause is no there, but the gameplay is great, ambiance is wonderful and immersive, this is the kind of game where you can easily spend hours without noticing... hard to believed that it was develop by an small group of people..
    Grandioso juego! va derecho al punto: entretener!, no esperen una    Great game! it goes straight to the point: entertain, do not expect a wonderful rocking story... cause is no there, but the gameplay is great, ambiance is wonderful and immersive, this is the kind of game where you can easily spend hours without noticing... hard to believed that it was develop by an small group of people..
    Grandioso juego! va derecho al punto: entretener!, no esperen una historia profunda oh rompedora, porque no está alli, pero el gameplay es genial, el ambiente es maravillo e immersivo, este es el tipo de juego donde puedes perder horas sin notarlo, es dificil creer que fue desarrollado por un grupo de pequeño de personas..    … Expand
  62. Thedevilinside8
    Aug 9, 2021
    10
    I’m not sure what the negativity is about..this is a really fun game to play and looks gorgeous
  63. LongDonJohn96
    Aug 9, 2021
    10
    Sound, visuals and gameplay insanly good. One of the Best indies I've played so far
  64. mfosa
    Aug 8, 2021
    8
    The Ascent has been on my personal wish list since it was shown during the Xbox preview last year. A few hours and missions in and it has been a fun experience. For a team of 12, the whole end product is super impressive. The environment itself is a character on its own; so beautifully designed and alive. I've been peeking levels below wondering if I could explore those areas.

    A few    The Ascent has been on my personal wish list since it was shown during the Xbox preview last year. A few hours and missions in and it has been a fun experience. For a team of 12, the whole end product is super impressive. The environment itself is a character on its own; so beautifully designed and alive. I've been peeking levels below wondering if I could explore those areas.

    A few quips for me would be Quick Resume not working as intended. Also, the information on the RPG system could be improved. It's a bit hard to decide which item is better/stronger than the other.    … Expand
  65. F3x
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    Es una maravilla jugar. Realmente me estoy divirtiendo mucho haciéndolo. Muy recomendable, pruébalo y no te arrepentirás, ¡lo único que te arrepentirías es no haberlo probado desde su lanzamiento!
  66. miggity106
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    This game is highly addicting and so much fun. Only 12 people made this gem!
  67. OleMannLogan
    Aug 8, 2021
    8
    The Ascent is a great twin stick shooter with great RPG elements. Great Cyberpunk aesthetic to it that is very detailed an a joy to look at. The game runs Great on both the Series S/X with some stuttering here and there but most noticeable when playing coop. There is a great challenge in this game and tons to explore and do with extra side missions and areas to explore. Combat is great andThe Ascent is a great twin stick shooter with great RPG elements. Great Cyberpunk aesthetic to it that is very detailed an a joy to look at. The game runs Great on both the Series S/X with some stuttering here and there but most noticeable when playing coop. There is a great challenge in this game and tons to explore and do with extra side missions and areas to explore. Combat is great and there is a slew of weapon and augment combinations that you can do to cause a lot of chaos. Making it that so you can choose how you want to play. While the story is not super in-depth ever else about this game. Would absolutely recommend to any one who is looking for a chaotic good time! My total play time sat me at just under 24hrs in the game.… Expand
  68. TheFatBear
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    Pretty fun old school kinda shooter with some awesome graphics and atmosphere, try it on gamepass.
  69. FolkenZA
    Aug 8, 2021
    8
    I really enjoyed this game. I don't get the bad rep it's getting from critics. Yes, the co-op was a bit clunky at launch, but what MP game isn't... The SP is really solid though. Its a beautiful game with a vibrant Cyberpunk world to rival 2077. And to think it was made by a team of 12. Well done!
  70. regnaston
    Aug 7, 2021
    9
    Fun game. Not earth shattering but it does the twin stick shooter very well and adds the element of cover based mechanics. Graphics on the Xbox Series X are outstanding.
  71. Nio23
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    ‎¡Juega! No importa a los demás. Si te gusta lo que ves - usted estará en el ascenso durante horas y horas!‎
  72. NBMTX
    Aug 7, 2021
    9
    I completed the game with about 24 hours of playtime, and it's probably the best cyberpunk game I've played to date. (I comment on bugs at the bottom)

    Some people will immediately write it off because of it's genre and isometric perspective, but that's just unfortunate because this game has helped me come to realize that the perspective choice is probably the best option for any game    I completed the game with about 24 hours of playtime, and it's probably the best cyberpunk game I've played to date. (I comment on bugs at the bottom)

    Some people will immediately write it off because of it's genre and isometric perspective, but that's just unfortunate because this game has helped me come to realize that the perspective choice is probably the best option for any game wanting to use such a setting. Just about every section of every region is just "gorgeously" crafted and often decrepit.

    The story is solid and rooted in the awesome worldbuilding throughout the game. If you like cyberpunk movies/games, then you'll be feeling that love shared by the devs, the whole way through. The protagonist is an indent(ured servant) so they'll always be fairly minute against the backdrop of the world, so don't expect much of a hero or anything. And you'll certainly be reminded of your place along the way (it's fun). This part of the review would be a lot more fun with spoilers, but they're probably be more fun experienced spontaneously, so I'll leave it at that.

    The combat is solid twin stick action. Lots of variety and feasible builds to suit all sorts of tastes, although I do wish they gave the option to use one armor's stats but another's aesthetics (Xenoblade has done this, and it's awesome). Upgrading weapons is very gratifying, but you're probably best off if you pick a favorite 2-4, and devote resources to that. Probably best to upgrade an energy weapon, but you can also use an augment that will convert ballistic weapons to deal energy damage, which I found to be my preferred solution. This just goes back to the builds thing. There's also a sex toy that's actually a very feasible weapon, when usually such things are purely novel.

    The world is also mixed with enemies of different levels, so there's always a sense of danger (as there should be), as you walk through. Some areas you'll have to return to full explore after doing additional leveling. This works out because you'll have to do a fair bit of backtracking, and will also help you level, because things can get pretty challenging.

    BUGS: I played on Series X, and on day one there was this sound bug that was pretty annoying. I think they may have fixed it already (about a week later at this time), because I didn't encounter it as I was finishing the game, after an update had arrived.

    There was a time my gun disappeared, I think after using a tactical skill, and I think it was fixed by going into the menu and changing the equip to something else and back. Not sure if that bug is still there.

    Not exactly a bug, but there were a couple of times where I died and the checkpoint was basically further than I'd been, so dying basically just skipped the part I died at, and topped off my health. Not the worst thing, but popping up in an area you haven't been to can be a bit confusing at first.

    With that sound bug seemingly fixed, or perhaps it's tied to the early game, I don't think these bugs are worth docking any points. That day one sound bug would've been a -1 until fixed, but without it, the others are really more than tolerable. They're not consistent, like with a broken game, but just something going on with some rare mix of things.

    TLDR: 9/10, best cyberpunk game I've played.

    Major bug has seemingly been fixed already, making a disproportionate number of the mixed and bad reviews for the game worthless. Minor bugs aren't worth any substantial deductions. Even with the major bugs on day one, I didn't want to stop playing. So the game's very good.    … Expand
  73. jyd1626
    Aug 7, 2021
    8
    Real Note:76
    The ascent is a good game, with great gameplay and gunplay, however the spaces between them is long and kind of anoying, too long walks to get from point one to poing two.

    As a conclusion, good action game which could have lasted 3 or 4 hours less
  74. ElPolloLoco82
    Aug 7, 2021
    4
    This game starts off too slow and currently has too many technical issues. On the XBox One X, it's practically unplayable and desperately needs a big a patch to get it into a playable state.

    I was getting dashboarded in both co-op and single player about once every hour, and regardless if I was the host or not, there is no way to rejoin the game and everyone must quit and regroup in    This game starts off too slow and currently has too many technical issues. On the XBox One X, it's practically unplayable and desperately needs a big a patch to get it into a playable state.

    I was getting dashboarded in both co-op and single player about once every hour, and regardless if I was the host or not, there is no way to rejoin the game and everyone must quit and regroup in the host's lobby. It also doesn't seem to have matchmaking, so you have to preassemble your squad before playing.

    Pros:
    -The Environment and the Script
    It's impressive that a 12 man team could create a world as they such did, it does look good and has layers upon layers built on top of each other. People also seem to like the writing and find it quite funny and a lot like Borderlands in that regard. However, for whatever reason I can't explain why, I just didn't care and wanted every cutscene and dialog to just end, and I think subconsciously my mind just didn't want to absorb anything story or plot wise from this game. To me, it's just another futuristic "corporations and capitalism bad" plotline, like they are trying to indoctrinate us into some sort of communist revolution that will set us back 100 years.

    The bad:
    -Combat
    You have to rely on running around the enemy in circles and an auto aim feature that stops working the second melee enemies get nuts-to-butts with you. Enemy spawns and their group configuration make using cover pointless, because they tend to always ambush you with spawns coming from the area you just passed through and flush you out with melee mobs. This extremely problematic before get augments and modifications.

    -Map and Navigation
    The map is 3-D rendered and hard to get used to. Quest navigation stops working and will lead you to literally no where and then it will change and send you 600 meters to another new nowhere. Quest navigation issues can be patched, the map needs an overhaul.

    -Traveling the world
    Before you unlock taxis and the ability to fast travel, the game feels like a walking simulator where you get attacked every 50m to get to your objective 1500m away. Along the way, you can be fighting enemies at or below your level, and then you get a mob that's 10 levels higher than you, highlighted with skulls, that will kill you with a sneeze.

    -The game isn't deep
    Each area seems to have one of each type of weapon, so while you are on that level you will see the same guns and armor drop over-and over until you go to the next area. Weapon skins you acquire disappear from your inventory completely when you quit the game or get dashboarded and restart the game, so acquiring them is pointless until that's patched. Upgrades are basic with no customization given to upgrade the gun; armor can't be upgraded, and the only build control you is in where you allocate your attribute points and the gear you equip. It's simple and in no way deep. Use items that coincide with your attribute point distribution, that's the basic idea. Any depth this game has can only be attributed to the lore and world building and not to the gameplay aspect in it's current state.

    Verdict
    This game is currently in a broken state and gets a 4/10, for now. If properly patched, it's a solid 6/10 or 7/10; and I'm not going to boost the score because it was made by a 12 man team or costs $30 to purchase, if you don't have Ultimate or Gamepass. It's impressive what they did, but it doesn't make it any less broken. At this point it has no end game and I see no real point in why anyone would choose to play it again or invest more than 2 weekends on.    … Expand
  75. ShushBush
    Aug 7, 2021
    9
    Game is a blast to play and has a good amount of replay value if you have friends to play with. Different builds and weapons make playing again with friends a lot of fun. Graphics and sound are superb and with patch released it is an absolute must buy or get on Game Pass.
  76. Farbodltu2
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    Such a great independent game i had 10 hours of gameplay and i love this game controls are a little tricky but game is very good
  77. LEn3
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    Me fascino totalmente con su ambientación ciberpunk y por suerte ya parchearon los diálogos en ingles
  78. NoRods
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    Demasiado bueno para ser un simple indie o incluso ser el primer juego de esta compañía 10 de 10
  79. 7hacker
    Aug 6, 2021
    9
    El juego es genial. Tiene muchos errores porque viene de un estudio nuevo y pequeño pero la intención es genial. Las gráficas muy buenas y es divertido. Recomendado.
  80. Popcrat
    Aug 6, 2021
    9
    Very good game. Beautiful scenery, with lots to explore. Stick with this one past the first few hours (3-4 missions). Would certainly recommend to others.
  81. edsalerno
    Aug 6, 2021
    9
    Muy buen juego, lo acabo de terminarlo y quede impresionado a pesar de algunos poco bugs( como en casi todos los juegos actuales) cumple y rebasa lo esperado, enganchense a la historia también es muy loca
  82. willcrazy
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    O jogo me surpreendeu, não estava esperando gostar tanto desse jogo, na verdade nem interessado eu estava, mas depois de ver alguns gameplays e recomendações de amigos, comecei a jogar e a atmosfera do jogo é sensacional muito cyberpunk.
    Joguei no Xbox Series X
  83. Crek3
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    Un juegazo, espero que sigan apoyando a esta compañía indie porque lanzan un juego tan bueno como su primer titulo es increíble y poco común
  84. epi1xx
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    Great game, fun gameplay, plus it’s on gamepass. Some of the best top down shooting action that is getting released today.
  85. KWGamer
    Aug 6, 2021
    9
    The Ascent is a mixed bag, a mixed bag that is mostly full of gold with a handful of silver and bronze coins too. As an isometric shooter, it’s almost perfect if not perfect. The guns feels great, the physics and mechanics are excellent. The gunplay is highly satisfying and the addition of shooting behind cover is an innovation for twin-stick shooters and isometric action RPGs. As an RPG,The Ascent is a mixed bag, a mixed bag that is mostly full of gold with a handful of silver and bronze coins too. As an isometric shooter, it’s almost perfect if not perfect. The guns feels great, the physics and mechanics are excellent. The gunplay is highly satisfying and the addition of shooting behind cover is an innovation for twin-stick shooters and isometric action RPGs. As an RPG, the levelling up is somewhat initially confusing, but look beyond the jargon and it’s fairly straightforward. You also have the ability to reset all your attributes (for a price) and redistribute your skill points.

    As an RPG, the quests however are far too generic. Move from A to B and shoot everything that attacks you, kill a boss and maybe shoot some more. There’s no mystery to the quests, no moral choices to be made either or a choice to kill or set free to alter the story line. At launch there are some bugs, the way point is slightly broken. In one mission I’m repeatedly set to a place to deliver something but no one is there to receive it. Sometimes the way point sends me to an edge or a corner which I cannot pass. The missions have recommended levels, sometimes this is misleading since you have to pass an area which far stronger enemies. The sound effects are great, you feel the guns, the music is also good too but requires a bit more variety.

    The graphics…simply amazing. What makes me play on despite the handful of issues is the gameplay, which is amazing, the RPG elements which makes levelling up fun, the “tactics,” and the fairly interesting story where you have to discover why the largest corporation has gone bankrupt.

    Here’s hoping for a sequel, a better quest system, a way to alter the story with choice, secondary fire for the guns and a few more abilities would be welcome.    … Expand
  86. GameNotes
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    Maybe a off-putting Learning its unique mechanics at the start. It doesn’t help that you’re in a dingy dungeon but so worth your time if you press on. I recommend playing the first couple hours with friends But not totally necessary. The main antagonist is the world itself so keep that in mind. I find they used their limitations with intelligent intention.
  87. Dleog
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    Alucinante la manera en la que se esforzaron en este juego tan solo 12 personas es hermoso
  88. kuytr
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    Es hermoso el juego y su nivel de detallado este juego con cascos es una gozada luchar contra los jefes
  89. GalacticGunter
    Aug 5, 2021
    9
    The “critic reviews are way off on this one. The world they created is some of the best cyberpunk I’ve scene, and it is full of details and lore. The gameplay is top notch, lighting and animations are on point. My two main issues with the game are the sub-par character creator, and the story and lore not coming through the quests as well as I’d prefer. The codex is highly detailed, andThe “critic reviews are way off on this one. The world they created is some of the best cyberpunk I’ve scene, and it is full of details and lore. The gameplay is top notch, lighting and animations are on point. My two main issues with the game are the sub-par character creator, and the story and lore not coming through the quests as well as I’d prefer. The codex is highly detailed, and time was spent crafting the story for this world, it just doesn’t shine through the questing narrative too well. It’s there, you just have to read through the codex to get the full picture. For the character creator, I someone understand, this is a top-down, “twin stick” shooter, so you aren’t that close to your character anyway. That being said, if you’re going to put a creator in a cyberpunk world, it needs to be super fleshed out. I have always loved twin stick shooters, and to see this fresh, rpg approach makes me excited for more of this same style of game in the future. The Ascent proves that just because it’s a twin stick style game, it doesn’t have to be an arcade-like game. You can build really cool worlds and have great rpg mechanics, and get the same feel you would from a 1st or 3rd person shooter, or even a more traditional rpg. The level design is superb, and the camera work does a great job of highlighting just how much detail went into laying the city out. Great game. Once again, the “professionals” got it wrong. Don’t let the critics pull you away from this one. It’s a special game, very unique in my opinion.… Expand
  90. Alix32
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    un juegazo con todas sus palabras, simplemente me fascino y engancho enormemente
  91. Thejodjeremie
    Aug 5, 2021
    7
    I enjoyed the game even though it wasn't perfect. The combat was very frustrating at times and the loot wasn't great. The story, music, and graphics were all awesome.
  92. Ricio
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    A este juego le falta un poco de pulir pero realmente es increible me tiene enganchado totalmente
  93. Iba3
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    Un juego increible para el gampeass porfavor denle una oportunidad porque quisa te encante
  94. Sun3030
    Aug 5, 2021
    3
    The Ascent looks really good in the game trailer and I really looked forward to this title but like most all little Indy games on Xbox Game Pass they fail to deliver and this game is no different. The story is soso and the game play gets repetitive quick and the combat in my opinion is not good with the controller maybe a option for lower sensitivity that i couldn't find but maybe it hasThe Ascent looks really good in the game trailer and I really looked forward to this title but like most all little Indy games on Xbox Game Pass they fail to deliver and this game is no different. The story is soso and the game play gets repetitive quick and the combat in my opinion is not good with the controller maybe a option for lower sensitivity that i couldn't find but maybe it has one idk. For me this game became a bore and frustration that i could not push through and that led me to the low score.… Expand
  95. tomyu
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    ‎Me encanta este juego, el estilo de arte y la jugabilidad son impresionantes. Realmente recomendado para los fans frustrados de Cyberpunk 2077 . Red CD Project necesita aprender de los estudios independientes cómo hacer grandes juegos
  96. Thantris
    Aug 5, 2021
    9
    Really awesome!,, all works fine after last update, incredible adictive atmosphere and gameplay!!!
  97. Mic2
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    Este juego me encanto me tiene enganchado con su nivel grafico aunque le falta pulir sus disparos o incluso añadir opciones de evitar los dialogos o mini tutoriales
  98. Raf2342
    Aug 5, 2021
    10
    Llevo viciando a este juego de una manera muy enorme es increíble este juego
  99. MikeSwiss91
    Aug 5, 2021
    9
    Really Good and Fun. At the Beginn some Bugs with the Map and 1 crash. But one in around 30h. So one of the best Cyberpunk Games. And much better than Cyberpunk....
  100. sergioodoardi
    Aug 4, 2021
    8
    I've had so much fun with this game. I cannot believe how good is this game. Don't pay attention to the media's so called "specialist on videogames" opinion on this. Details are great. I still can't believe this game was made by only 12 people. Way better than others (you know who you are...) 4 hours AAA action adventure games for children.
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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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