Miniature metroidvania arrives on hybrid console
Today saw the surprise release of Ascent DX on Nintendo Switch — an expanded version of the compact metroidvania featuring expressive 64x64 pixel art and a cozy chiptune soundtrack.
In the story, the player finds themselves on an unknown planet after a starship crash. To uncover the secrets of this world and find a way back home, they will have to explore dense jungles, dead deserts, and glowing caves.
Features of the DX Edition
While Ascent DX remains a relatively compact adventure, this updated edition offers nearly twice as many locations compared to the original, as well as a number of improvements:
- A charming world created using tiny yet expressive pixel art.
- Freedom to explore the planet's biomes at your own pace.
- New abilities and useful items to solve platforming puzzles.
- Expanded lore and a deeper backstory for the mysterious planet.
- Multiple ending variations that depend on the number of secrets found.
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