Astral Ascent

Astral Ascent

Hibernian Workshop · 2023

Fast, fluid combat with satisfying aerial control

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opSide-onSwitch
How you play it
LAN

The WhatsNext verdict

For Fans of fast-paced 2D action roguelites who crave responsive aerial movement, flashy spell combos, and challenging multi-phase boss duels.: Fluid traversal and lightning-quick combat combine with deep spellcrafting to make dancing around Zodiac bosses feel thrilling and expressive. Tradeoff: Dense visual effects and frantic enemy density can obscure incoming attacks, and build strength can occasionally swing on drop luck.

What it does best

  • Fast, fluid combat with satisfying aerial control

  • Bosses that make each run feel like a duel

  • Spell combinations that can turn a run into a power trip

  • A luminous soundtrack that gives the runs their mood

What might put you off

  • Fast encounters can feel hard to read

  • Build quality can depend too much on luck

The setup

What you are walking into

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.

Where it lives

PlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 5MacNintendo Switch

Genre

PlatformAdventureIndie

Vibe

ActionFantasy
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