# Astral Ascent

> Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them with dozens of unique spells and faithful friends by your side to unfold the story of this platform roguelite with lightning fast combat.

## Game facts

- Developer: Hibernian Workshop
- Publisher: MP2 Games, Hibernian Workshop
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Nov 15, 2023
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC, Nintendo, and PlayStation
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Game, 2DPlatformer, Platformer
- Steam Deck: Verified (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1280930/)
- Playtime: Main story 15 hr, Main + some extras 23 hr, 100% completion 52 hr (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/astral-ascent--1)
- Languages: Interface: Japanese (Japan), American English, French (France), Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan), Korean (South Korea), Russian (Russia), Brazilian Portuguese; Subtitles: Japanese (Japan), American English, French (France), Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan), Korean (South Korea), Russian (Russia); Audio: Japanese (Japan), American English (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/astral-ascent--1)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Oct 9, 2026

### Strengths

- Fast, flexible action controls and highly satisfying combat
- Broad and meaningful build customization combining weapons, spells, auras, and enchantments
- Distinctive, intense boss designs and high replayability

### Weaknesses

- Significant online co-op latency can make boss fights and precise actions difficult
- Online co-op shares resources such as keys and feathers without drop-rate compensation, making it difficult for both players’ builds to progress together
- Some players find the impact feel and animation smoothness lacking

## Links

- [Astral Ascent on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/6561)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/6561/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-09T21:42:08.510Z