Action

Astral Ascent

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · IGDB

3.8

Users · RAWG

2022

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateApril 12, 2022

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionAdventureIndiePlatformer

Playable on

PCPlayStationNintendo

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PCPlayStation 5PlayStation 4Nintendo Switch

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About this game

Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Hand-drawn visuals, character designs, and fluid animation.
Fast, responsive combat combines movement, attacks, and spells.
Zodiac bosses have distinctive designs and demanding attack patterns.
Heroes, spells, boons, and upgrades support varied run builds.
Playable characters offer distinct abilities and playstyles.

Cons

Environments, room layouts, and enemy encounters repeat across runs.
Character development can require repeated progression grinding.
Difficulty varies sharply between encounters and progression points.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Action

Astral Ascent

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · IGDB

3.8

Users · RAWG

2022

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateApril 12, 2022

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionAdventureIndiePlatformer

Playable on

PCPlayStationNintendo

Show all 4 versions ▾

PCPlayStation 5PlayStation 4Nintendo Switch

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Hand-drawn visuals, character designs, and fluid animation.
Fast, responsive combat combines movement, attacks, and spells.
Zodiac bosses have distinctive designs and demanding attack patterns.
Heroes, spells, boons, and upgrades support varied run builds.
Playable characters offer distinct abilities and playstyles.

Cons

Environments, room layouts, and enemy encounters repeat across runs.
Character development can require repeated progression grinding.
Difficulty varies sharply between encounters and progression points.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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