About This Game

Welcome to Ascension, a return to the golden era of video gaming and philosophy

Ascension is a modern resurrection of the classic 3D Action Adventure Genre - Inspired by the legendary writings of Hermes Trismegistus - a figure who rose to prominence in the mystery schools of Hellenistic Egypt & Greece, and whose timeless teachings are as relevant today; as they were when they were written

The Vision

Ascension - The Immortal Alchemist has been designed as a series of initiations for sharpening both your game sense, and higher faculties of awareness

Timing, reflexes, focus, power of observation, mindfulness, memory, creative problem solving and pattern recognition will be developed as a symptom of gameplay

Ascension represents a revival of the archaic - a celebration of the spirit of the masculine, and a return to a time when games were relentlessly difficult, required a sharp mind, keen attention and lightning reflexes to contend with. The story’s would challenge you, inspire you and leave you with a sense of awe and wonder

Story

Ascension follows the trials and tribulations of an Immortal Alchemist and his quest throughout time to transmute men into gods...

An Immortal Alchemist beckons lost souls through a hellish nightmare with the promise of divine revelation...

In exchange - players must first descend into an ancient labyrinth where their mortal souls are tested by trials of fire and propelled to their utmost potential. 

Only those who complete the trials of the 7 governors, discover the tablets of destiny and ascend the celestial spheres can be transmuted into a vessel worthy of harnessing the forbidden powers..."

Game Features

Action-adventure

Explore ancient temples, tombs, towers and dungeons. Enjoy fast paced, high risk exploration. Multiple pathways through each level.

Puzzle

Challenge your wit and develop your higher intuition. Decipher the Arcane wisdom hiding in plain sight. Discover and decode alchemical symbolism and ancient phrases of power to solve dynamic real-time puzzles and progress through the forbidden trials.

Platforming

Challenge your powers of memory, focus and timing with dynamic platforming in a world that is always moving and re-arranging itself. As implied in the name 'Ascension', expect a lot of verticality in the level design. A keen sense of observation will be crucial for navigating this accursed dungeon.

Atmospheric

All environments will be steeped with ambient details, aesthetics for both eyes and ears, to maximize player immersion. Awe-inspiring and thought-provoking scenes can be discovered around every corner.

Story Telling

Players are compelled into a confronting hero's journey of self discovery. Plunged into the darkest depths, their willingness, skill and resolve will be challenged to it's utmost potential. Their worthiness for ASCENSION into the higher spheres will be put to the ultimate test. Everything they have ever known will come into question, as they are confronted with a revelation of the Prisca Theologia. Discover the secret of secrets, our history books were burned to conceal.

Difficult

Players will be confronted with difficult challenges from the moment they descend into the archaic labyrinths of Ascension. Surrounded by extreme adversity and dangers lurking every corner, every movement requires pre-meditation. Every decision will come with harsh consequences, tread wisely and think every action through.
This game is not for the faint hearted.

Re-playability

Each level is designed with many solutions to cater to a variety of play styles. Some puzzles are dynamic, offering a different solution required for each play through. Ascend to the apex of the celestial hierarchy by competing in community leader board challenges.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Unrealistic, exaggerated gore as a physics spectacle

Gore will be able to be disabled / enabled in options