Underplayed Gems

Adam's Ascending (2020)

Adam's Ascending cover
Developer
Parable Worlds
Genres
Action, Adventure, Early Access, Indie
Rating
2.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 23 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A deliberately challenging, nostalgia-driven adventure that trusts the player to find their own way through its atmospheric environments and cinematic story.

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What players say

Players are split on this Early Access title. Some praise its potential and story, but many report it is not ready: controls feel confusing, there are no graphics or sound settings, and saving is not an option. Controller support is limited to Xbox, and several reviewers encountered bugs.

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