The Ascent (video game)
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| Developer(s) | Neon Giant |
| Publisher(s) | Curve Digital |
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| Producer(s) | Simon Donbavand |
| Designer(s) | Alexander Litvinov |
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| Writer(s) | Christofer Emgård |
| Composer(s) | Paweł Błaszczak |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 4 |
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| Genre(s) | Action role-playing, twin-stick shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
The Ascent is a cyberpunk-themed action role-playing video game developed by Swedish indie game studio Neon Giant and published by Curve Digital for Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One on 29 July 2021. It was developed using Unreal Engine 4 by a team of 12 people and is Neon Giant's debut in the industry. The game received positive reviews from critics upon its release, with praise for its visuals, combat, and soundtrack, but criticism for the emphasis on grinding.