Astral Ascent

"Astral Ascent pairs the snappy controls and satisfying upgrades of roguelite staples with a stellar art style and feel-good atmosphere. Some design frustrations stifle its greatness, but this is still an easy recommendation for fans of the genre."

"Catering to both 2D action enthusiasts and casual gamers alike, Astral Ascent is a roguelike that anyone can thoroughly enjoy."

"At the time of this review, I have yet to actually beat Astral Ascent in full, so I can&s;t speak to the game&s;s ending. If it&s;s anything like most roguelikes I&s;ve played over the years, though, it&s;s not getting to …"

"Astral Ascent is a terrific roguelite. Its gameplay, design, and art form a brilliant constellation that&s;s as fun as it is exhilarating. We lack a little more value in terms of innovation and there are aspects that can be improved, …"

"If you are tired as heck of roguelike games, this is not the game that’s going to change your mind. But if you like solid platforming action and are willing to learn the game’s systems, crack the bones and sink …"

"Astral Ascent offers the usual roguelite gameplay where you have to die a ton of times before you have a decent build to progress, with a somewhat nebulous system of spells and power-ups at first. After the first couple of …"

"Some of the art, like the background scenery and the character portraits, is a sight to behold in Astral Ascent. Unfortunately, this is in stark contrast to how the actual characters look, which is distractingly bad. Anyone wanting a Hades-like …"

"Astral Ascent offers an immersive and dynamic roguelite experience. The 2D action excites us with the diversity of characters with unique fighting styles and the robust spell system, which provide frantic and strategic matches. Furthermore, there is a lot of …"

"Astral Ascent offers a compelling journey into the roguelite genre that I found worth taking. While the genre may be packed with heavy hitters, Astral Ascent hits all the marks of quality that make it easy to recommend. A unique …"

"Astral Ascent is a very addictive and huge time sink, with a variety of features that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging with the constant unlocks and how each run is random items and abilities. It’s clear that a lot …"

"Astral Ascent is a Roguelike that should be mentioned alongside genre greats like Hades and Spelunky, and simply demands to be played."

"With a combat system backed by a huge amount of possibilities for customizing your runs, memorable boss fights, and excellent pixel art, Astral Ascent is a must-have for roguelite fans."

"Overall, Astral Ascent is a damn fine example of roguelites at their near best. It’s an unfolding mystery set in a beautiful world, and the addictive gameplay loop just keeps you coming back for more. The amount of times I …"

"Astral Ascent is a prime example of a game that amounts to more than the sum of its parts. Its strong character design, hi-bit visuals, tight combat, memorable bosses, and broad build variety have all featured in games you&s;ve probably …"

"I enjoyed Astral Ascent when it was in Early Access and I still enjoy it after it&s;s official release. Multiple characters, spells, and abilities along with procedurally generated areas and some fun and interesting boss fights against the Zodiacs give …"

"There are other weak spots — some of the writing and voice acting isn&s;t quite where it needs to be, and there are elements of the UI that get a little messy — but overall it&s;s a well-rounded, robust, and …"

"Astral Ascent is the roguelite I&s;ve been wishing to play for a hot minute. Its combat is highly variable, incredibly replayable, and quite gorgeous. It&s;s a fantastic example of a roguelite that is easy to pick up, fun to return …"

"Astral Ascent maintains the legacy of the Roguelike genre with polished and satisfying combat, vibrant pixel retro inspired visuals, unique concept, fantastic voice acting, and incredible replay value that will have you longing to return to the game before your …"