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Visuals & audio100% positive · 57 mentions
“Ascent DX is a really fun little metroidvania. It took me around 50 minutes to complete the game (Both endings and all items) and I enjoyed every minute of it. The game is done in a 8-bit style (I think? I'm pretty sure it is.) and the…”
Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2025 · 1 h played · Report / request removalGameplay & mechanics100% positive · 47 mentions
“The definition of bite-sized, this metroidvania literally gives you a movement upgrade every 5 minutes and took me 40 minutes to 100%. No combat, but platforming is snappy, the chiptunes are catchy and the story packs a bit of a punch that…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2025 · 1 h played · Report / request removalStory & writing100% positive · 38 mentions
“The definition of bite-sized, this metroidvania literally gives you a movement upgrade every 5 minutes and took me 40 minutes to 100%. No combat, but platforming is snappy, the chiptunes are catchy and the story packs a bit of a punch that…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2025 · 1 h played · Report / request removalControls & UI95% positive · 21 mentions
“Ascent DX is a perfect little microcosm of a metroidvania! It does the metroidvania aspects of ability gating, backtracking and an interconnected map very well on a small scale. All of that without real combat, just solid controls, unique…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2025 · 1 h played · Report / request removalPrice & value92% positive · 13 mentions
“It's free, so if you have the slightest interest get it, obviously. It's part of the ever-growing and (to me at least) ever more welcome "Microvania" sub-genre of games ~2hrs or less (this one is maybe 30 minutes to 100% even on your first…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2025 · 1 h played · Report / request removal227 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology
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