Ascent
What is Ascent?
Check out the DX version on Nintendo Switch - bigger game with more of everything! Ascent Crashed on a desolate but mysterious planet you find yourself eye to eye with an ancient civilisation.
Check out the DX version on Nintendo Switch - bigger game with more of everything! Ascent Crashed on a desolate but mysterious planet you find yourself eye to eye with an ancient civilisation. Explore the planet, find powerful upgrades, and uncover its secrets. Controls move - ⬅️➡️jump - ⓩ climb ladders - ⬆️⬇️special moves - ❎ / ⓩ Credits Created during LowResJam 2022 Design/Art/Code: Johan Peitz (@johanpeitz) Music/Sound: Vav (@VAVMUSICMAGIC) Stay in touch For more fun things, follow me on any of these platforms: Sign up for my newsletter to get the latest info first! Follow me on BlueSky for daily updates!
Ascent controls
The developer does not list specific controls on the game page. Click the play frame above and try the keyboard, mouse, or touch; most jam games show their controls on the first screen.
Ascent FAQ
What is Ascent?
Check out the DX version on Nintendo Switch - bigger game with more of everything! Ascent Crashed on a desolate but mysterious planet you find yourself eye to eye with an ancient civilisation.
Who made Ascent?
Ascent was made by Johan Peitz.
Can I play Ascent on mobile?
The game lists mobile or touch support on its itch.io page.
About this game
Read the full developer description
Check out the DX version on Nintendo Switch - bigger game with more of everything!
Ascent
Crashed on a desolate but mysterious planet you find yourself eye to eye with an ancient civilisation. Explore the planet, find powerful upgrades, and uncover its secrets.
Controls
move - ⬅️➡️
jump - ⓩ
climb ladders - ⬆️⬇️
special moves - ❎ / ⓩ
Credits
Created during LowResJam 2022
Design/Art/Code: Johan Peitz (@johanpeitz)
Music/Sound: Vav (@VAVMUSICMAGIC)
Stay in touch
For more fun things, follow me on any of these platforms:
- Sign up for my newsletter to get the latest info first!
- Follow me on BlueSky for daily updates!
Description from Ascent on itch.io, by Johan Peitz.
Screenshots
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