Astral Ascent

About Astral Ascent

Astral Ascent is a 2D action-adventure rogue-lite game developed by Hibernian Workshop and published by MP2 Games and Maple Whispering. It blends fast-paced combat, intricate level design, and strategic build-making with a narrative-driven story set in a vibrant modern fantasy world.

Here are some key features of Astral Ascent:

• High-speed combat: The game boasts lightning-fast combat with fluid character movement and satisfyingly crunchy hit feedback. Each of the four playable characters has a unique combat style, allowing you to tailor your playthrough to your preferred way of kicking celestial ass.
• Rogue-lite elements: Each run through the game is procedurally generated, ensuring a fresh and challenging experience every time. You'll collect powerful relics and abilities as you progress, but death is permanent, sending you back to the beginning to start anew with the knowledge and skills you've acquired.
• In-depth build customization: With dozens of spells and abilities to unlock, you can create a character build that perfectly suits your playstyle. Experiment with different combinations to find the ultimate combo that will decimate your enemies.
• Local and online co-op: Team up with a friend in a local or online co-op to take on the challenges of the Garden together. Share the spoils of victory or blame each other for your inevitable deaths.
• Beautiful scenery and soundtrack: The game's hand-drawn art style and atmospheric soundtrack bring the world of Astral Ascent to life. Explore lush forests, traverse treacherous mountaintops, and delve into the depths of forgotten ruins, all while enjoying a score that complements the action perfectly.

Astral Ascent has received positive reviews from critics, who praised its fast-paced combat, engaging gameplay loop, and beautiful visuals. The game has also been praised for its replayability, with the procedurally generated levels and a vast array of build options ensuring that no two runs are ever the same.

How to play Astral Ascent

Using Mouse and Keyboard

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