The system is basic but allows quick production of an avatar to jump into the action.

Players can create their character using the serviceable, though limited, character creator. The story unfolds through fully voiced cutscenes that move the plot along at a decent pace with some distinct and interesting characters. The premise is simple but the game is deep with lore and provides a handy codex of information for those wishing to delve deep into the history of Veles, its inhabitants, terminology and technology. It is up to the player to prevent these factions from starting an all-out war, discovering what happened to the Ascent Group and maybe securing their freedom away from a life of servitude.

Crime lords, syndicates and rival corporations are violently ready to fill the void left by the Ascent Group. We learn almost immediately that the megacorporation that pulls our strings, the Ascent Group, has suddenly and shockingly collapsed, creating a power vacuum. The game sees our protagonist working as an Indent, a slave, performing menial tasks within the futuristic dystopia of Veles. Release Date: March 24th, 2022 (PS5, PS4) | July 29th, 2021 (Xbox, PC)Īvailability: PSN, Microsoft Store, Steam, Retailįollowing Curve Games and Neon Giants’ announcement last month, The Ascent finally makes its way to PlayStation platforms.

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