#THE ASCENT REVIEWS PC#

And all of this is backed up by Pawel Blaszczak’s stunning electronic soundtrack, one that sets the mood perfectly. Even the various alien races you encounter in huge crowds as you casually walk the streets have unique and well-crafted designs, and the artistry put into crafting a creative cyberpunk universe, even with all the expected tropes in play, is something to be commended. From the impressive lighting to the hard work put into every unique structure to every speck of dirt, all of the visuals and effects and a sight to behold. From the filthy lower levels of the deepStink to the pristine levels of the Pinnacle, every location here is a visual stunner. It was exactly the type of game that I felt would give the Series X a good test when it came to the graphics department. Developers Neon Giant clearly aimed at delivering the most dazzling cyberpunk game that they could, with loads of detail and characters around every corner, and one that wanted to deliver a unique alien world as well.

#THE ASCENT REVIEWS PC#

A game that not only flexed its graphical muscles for the next-gen hardware, but one that also provided a new IP on its side (even if it did get a PC release as well). When The Ascent was revealed as an initial launch game for the Xbox Series X (prior to its delay), I thought that it was exactly what the platform needed.

The ascent reviews