Hibernian Workshop presents a new trailer for Astral Ascent, a 2D platformer rogue-lite set in a modern fantasy world. Play as one of the four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Astral Ascent is slated to come soon to PC, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.
Source: Hibernian Workshop
About the Game
In Astral Ascent, you will find a beautifully handcrafted modern fantasy world full of beautiful pixel art. Choose your hero from four playable characters and unlock dozens of unique spells that can be improved by using modifications that will create infinite possibilities to match your own gameplay style and create multiple ways to confront the enemies.
Game features as shared on Steam:
FIGHT YOUR WAY
Unlock dozens of unique spells for your 4 distinct characters. Optimize your own build or try out new ones to take down 12 powerful bosses. Getting stronger with time to match up with your foes as each run will pit your skills and your reactivity to the test.
DON’T GO ALONE
The weight of destiny too heavy to carry by yourself? Play two-player co-op with a friend with no worries. Fight and crush your enemies together in a local co-op or online using Steam’s Remote Play Together feature.
AN ASTRAL THREAT
The Zodiacs are 12 experienced guardians dispatched over 4 gorgeous worlds. They will bring unique attacks, abilities, patterns, and backstories to the fray, as well as reasons to fight you. Get yourself warned!
NARRATION THROUGH REPLAYABILITY
Astral Ascent is a rogue-lite infused with narration. Replayability is part of our story which will unravel piece by piece. As you progress, you will learn more about the characters, their motivations, and the secrets of the world they’re trapped in.
A BEAUTIFUL MODERN FANTASY WORLD
Dash across gigantic landscapes. Explore original and hand-crafted areas. Discover the world created by our artists, with gorgeous art and frame-by-frame animation.
