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While you do frequently gain new abilities through your various runs, you’ll encounter challenging encounters frequently enough. However, fear not as Astral Ascent is not an easy game.

This level of progression also greatly encourages multiple runs, meaning that you’ll often find yourself wanting to play just that little bit longer. Rarely did I encounter something that I didn’t feel an immense sense of satisfaction. Every new spell you unlock is not only creative in terms of its design but also feels fresh and new. You’ll navigate between rooms defeating enemies to earn currency, spells and power-ups to increase your stats and experience. Playing this gorgeous game is such an immensely rewarding experience, that I found it near impossible to resist. It perfectly captures the many wonderful elements of a traditional roguelite and blends it with the slick and pixel-perfect movement of a classic platformer. “Astral Ascent’s level of progression also greatly encourages multiple runs, meaning that you’ll often find yourself wanting to play just that little bit longer.”įortunately, Astral Ascent’s gameplay is just as incredible as its narrative and characters. Each of the Zodiacs has such a distinct attitude and design that even though they will be booting you back to the beginning constantly, you will still love each and every one of them and will be happy to see them spawn in to stop your run. Of course, the bosses, those deadly bad guys that’ll take up much of your time have had so much care and attention put into them too. Each of their voice actors helps to bring individuality to the characters, and their designs help flesh them out with intricate details. This is absolutely the case with every character. Brilliantly voiced by Amber Lee Conners, she is an immensely likeable character filled with a bubbly sense of charm. Ayla, the first character you’ll get to play as, is a mysterious assassin who wishes to break from the prison. These simple things make meeting each new character a joy to experience.įortunately, this level of quality is extended to the main cast. Or Oloon, whose standout outfit with its quirky colours and her amazing hair make her one of the most affable characters in the game. You’ll meet the Poetic Peddlers whose slow voice gives you poetic advice before seeing his wares. How helpful! “Each voice actor helps bring individuality to their character, and their designs help flesh them out with intricate details.”Įach character is immediately relatable and identifiable with distinct outfits or features that link with their personality. Additionally, after every outing into the dangerous dungeons, they will help you with upgrades, challenges and even new spells to take into your next run. They all have their own distinct personalities and enough depth to keep casual encounters feeling fresh and exciting each and every time. In-game Screenshotįortunately, assisting you through the narrative is one of the most supportive and interesting characters in gaming. As it unfolds, you’ll find yourself completely engrossed and unable to put this wonderful game down. Through talking to the various characters and bosses you’ll uncover a much deeper layer to the narrative. By using each of the playable characters’ unique abilities and through accepting the help of your friends in the hub world, you’ll manage to break out of the prison and finally be free.ĭespite the seemingly simple narrative setup, you can rest assured that the storytelling and character development is truly exceptional. The only issue: standing in your way are the Zodiacs, 12 terrifying mystical bosses based on Zodiac signs – hence the name.

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It is your job to escape a prison known as The Garden and free everyone trapped inside. In Astral Ascent you play as one of four powerful and extremely well-designed heroes. Image Credit – Hibernian Workshop “As it unfolds, you’ll find yourself completely engrossed and unable to put this wonderful game down.” After multiple runs exploring the world, I can confidently say that Astral Ascent is a must-buy for roguelite fans everywhere. I knew after loading up Astral Ascent and seeing the gorgeous hand-drawn characters on the start screen and hearing the first notes of its immensely beautiful soundtrack, that this game has been made with true passion. Astral Ascent is a 2D roguelite platformer that shows the genre is not out of new ideas just yet.

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