Ascent (2020)
- Developer
- Tim Kashani
- Publisher
- Fireapples
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Strategy
- Rating
- 4.7 of 5, 101 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 1.2 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A brutally simple, unforgiving climb that mixes silent tension with absurd, deadpan humor from a sentient snowball.
minimalistpunishingatmosphericprecision platformerdarkly funnytenseretrophysics-based
What players say
Players describe a demanding momentum-based platformer where mastering the snowball's weight is key. Reviews consistently criticize the achievements for requiring up to 150 completions, calling them disrespectful of time. The physics can feel inconsistent and the controls sluggish, but beating the game is satisfying for genre fans.
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