Astral Ascent
2023
Audio: Japanese
- platform
- adventure
- indie
- action
- fantasy
- single player
- multiplayer
- co-operative
The story
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.
What it’s like
Crisp pixel-art sprites drift through a dreamlike astral garden, with starfields and celestial shapes doing much of the scenery work, and the motion is quick and readable. Combat is the centre of the experience: fast, snappy exchanges where dodging, casting and timing matter more than patience, and each run reshuffles its layout so the feel stays fresh. The rhythm is high-tempo, built on short loops of attempt, failure and gradual progress that reward restarting almost immediately. The tone is buoyant and adventurous with a fantasy edge, more energetic than bleak, though the boss arenas bring real pressure. Violence is stylised and cartoonish, with no gore and no sexual content; the danger lies in challenge rather than horror. Played alone it makes for a focused, intent session, while co-op with friends turns it into a loud, sociable scramble. It suits players who want a skill-driven action platformer that works in short bursts and enjoy the satisfaction of pushing a little further with every attempt.
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