Neon Giant has done a fantastic job with The Ascent as a new IP, and one I hope continues in the future. Great visuals, banging audio, smooth gameplay and an overall vibe that tests the player’s skill and resolve. I did die quite often. My only criticism is a lack of mission variety and post-completion options such as extra difficulty and new game+ modes. It’s a stick-shooter so expect big explosions and lots of gunplay where your trigger finger might begin to ache at times. With the game appearing on Game Pass, this is must have game to try out. The low asking price on Steam though also makes it good value for money. I highly recommend this.

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