About
Welcome to Ascension, an action puzzle platformer illuminating the darker aspects of nature and radically empowering oneself using one of the great ancient magical sciences - Hermetic Alchemy.
Ascension is a return to the now archaic, golden era of gaming - where the games were challenging, innovative, required a sharp mind, keen attention and lightning reflexes to engage with - and would then, demand you sharpen those faculties further as the game progresses.Story
An Immortal Alchemist beckons lost souls through a hellish nightmare with the promise of divine revelation...
For "The Great Trial," chosen you have been.
A worthy soul destined for greatness through transcendence of tribulation.
Within this sinister labyrinth, one's essence shall be propelled to its utmost potential, a crucible to prepare for transmigration into realms ethereal.
Ready thyself, for in this abode, behold both sublime vistas of nature's splendor and ghastly emanations that rend the sanity asunder.
Witness the grotesque distortions of nature's marvels and abominations, intermingled with the dissonant symphonies and hideous revelations of humanity.
This treacherous realm spares not the meek, but a courageous commitment to face oblivion, their essence repeatedly annihilated again and again.
Only those who decipher the Arcane Laws in motion dare navigate this accursed dungeon.
Those few who unravel their secrets can claim the ultimate triumph of Ascension.
General Classifications
3D Action Platformer | Speed Runner
3rd Person - Single-player | Multiplayer | Co-operative Feature Overview
Exploration | Platforming | Puzzles | Interactive Environment | Crafting | Customization | Time Pressure | Couch Co-op | Head to Head Multiplayer | Leaderboard | Controller Support | Speed-running | Re-playability | Episodic |Game Features
Action-Adventure
Explore ancient temples, tombs, towers and dungeons. Enjoy fast paced, high risk exploration. Multiple pathways through each level.
Puzzle
Challenge your wit and develop your higher intuition. Decipher the Arcane wisdom hiding in plain sight. Discover and decode alchemical symbolism and ancient phrases of power to solve dynamic real-time puzzles and progress through the forbidden trials.
Platforming
Challenge your powers of memory, focus and timing with dynamic platforming in a world that is always moving and re-arranging itself. As implied in the name 'Ascension', expect a lot of verticality in the level design. A keen sense of observation will be crucial for navigating this accursed dungeon.
Atmospheric
All environments will be steeped with ambient details, aesthetics for both eyes and ears, to maximize player immersion. Awe-inspiring and thought-provoking scenes can be discovered around every corner.
Story Telling
Players are compelled into a confronting hero's journey of self discovery. Plunged into the darkest depths, their willingness, skill and resolve will be challenged to it's utmost potential. Their worthiness for ASCENSION into the higher spheres will be put to the ultimate test. Everything they have ever known will come into question, as they are confronted with a revelation of the Prisca Theologia. Discover the secret of secrets, our history books were burned to conceal.
Difficult
Players will be confronted with difficult challenges from the moment they descend into the archaic labyrinths of Ascension. Surrounded by extreme adversity and dangers lurking every corner, every movement requires pre-meditation. Every decision will come with harsh consequences, tread wisely and think every action through.
This game is not for the faint hearted.
Replayability
Each level is designed with many solutions to cater to a variety of play styles. Some puzzles are dynamic, offering a different solution required for each play through. Ascend to the apex of the celestial hierarchy by competing in community leader board challenges.Themes
Dark Fantasy | Occult | Mysticism | Hermeticism | Satire | Violent
Ascension is a return to the now archaic, golden era of gaming - where the games were challenging, innovative, required a sharp mind, keen attention and lightning reflexes to engage with - and would then, demand you sharpen those faculties further as the game progresses.Story
An Immortal Alchemist beckons lost souls through a hellish nightmare with the promise of divine revelation...
For "The Great Trial," chosen you have been.
A worthy soul destined for greatness through transcendence of tribulation.
Within this sinister labyrinth, one's essence shall be propelled to its utmost potential, a crucible to prepare for transmigration into realms ethereal.
Ready thyself, for in this abode, behold both sublime vistas of nature's splendor and ghastly emanations that rend the sanity asunder.
Witness the grotesque distortions of nature's marvels and abominations, intermingled with the dissonant symphonies and hideous revelations of humanity.
This treacherous realm spares not the meek, but a courageous commitment to face oblivion, their essence repeatedly annihilated again and again.
Only those who decipher the Arcane Laws in motion dare navigate this accursed dungeon.
Those few who unravel their secrets can claim the ultimate triumph of Ascension.
General Classifications
3D Action Platformer | Speed Runner
3rd Person - Single-player | Multiplayer | Co-operative Feature Overview
Exploration | Platforming | Puzzles | Interactive Environment | Crafting | Customization | Time Pressure | Couch Co-op | Head to Head Multiplayer | Leaderboard | Controller Support | Speed-running | Re-playability | Episodic |Game Features
Action-Adventure
Explore ancient temples, tombs, towers and dungeons. Enjoy fast paced, high risk exploration. Multiple pathways through each level.
Puzzle
Challenge your wit and develop your higher intuition. Decipher the Arcane wisdom hiding in plain sight. Discover and decode alchemical symbolism and ancient phrases of power to solve dynamic real-time puzzles and progress through the forbidden trials.
Platforming
Challenge your powers of memory, focus and timing with dynamic platforming in a world that is always moving and re-arranging itself. As implied in the name 'Ascension', expect a lot of verticality in the level design. A keen sense of observation will be crucial for navigating this accursed dungeon.
Atmospheric
All environments will be steeped with ambient details, aesthetics for both eyes and ears, to maximize player immersion. Awe-inspiring and thought-provoking scenes can be discovered around every corner.
Story Telling
Players are compelled into a confronting hero's journey of self discovery. Plunged into the darkest depths, their willingness, skill and resolve will be challenged to it's utmost potential. Their worthiness for ASCENSION into the higher spheres will be put to the ultimate test. Everything they have ever known will come into question, as they are confronted with a revelation of the Prisca Theologia. Discover the secret of secrets, our history books were burned to conceal.
Difficult
Players will be confronted with difficult challenges from the moment they descend into the archaic labyrinths of Ascension. Surrounded by extreme adversity and dangers lurking every corner, every movement requires pre-meditation. Every decision will come with harsh consequences, tread wisely and think every action through.
This game is not for the faint hearted.
Replayability
Each level is designed with many solutions to cater to a variety of play styles. Some puzzles are dynamic, offering a different solution required for each play through. Ascend to the apex of the celestial hierarchy by competing in community leader board challenges.Themes
Dark Fantasy | Occult | Mysticism | Hermeticism | Satire | Violent
