Ascension Remake: Prologue
Added 2020-02-15 16:18:13 +0000 UTCFor Spoiler-y discussions, bug reports and everything else, please go to Ascension's Itch.io community forum!
UPDATE 23.02.2020
* Performance update. Reduced the crash amount.
* Fixed spider not leaving the screen if you die.
* Added linux version.
MAC USERS:
Please move the game file to your application folder otherwise save won't work!
IMPORTANT: Known bugs errors
* It does lag a bit when you launch the game the first time.
* Occasional crashes happen. Please save a lot. Especially during zone changes!
This game is not Catalina compatible. If you are using Catalina, try this method or use a parallel desktop software:
Tips and tricks below:
I hope you enjoy the prologue!
Chapter 1 coming next month!
(The nsfw version starts with chapter 1. Here is a tiny sketch preview:)
CG art of Ascension remake belongs to super talented Linnea! https://twitter.com/PapurrCat
😘
See you soon
p.s: All scholar's wanted entries will be on the next chapter! Northcliff, here we go!
Comments
Did you ever manage to download it? Your comment is 2 years old, but I'm also having issues now.
Mikayla K.
2024-11-17 03:01:24 +0000 UTCI recently joined to play Ascension specifically but the link is not working still. The game is not on ImpQueen either. Could this be fixed when there is time, please?
Mikayla K.
2024-11-17 03:00:45 +0000 UTCHey, I am a Windows user that is having problems downloading the zip file is there any other link that I can use?
Leanna Pond
2023-05-14 23:50:48 +0000 UTCFor some reason I can't download! The link seems to not be working. I'm on windows btw
LeAnne West
2021-05-31 20:53:29 +0000 UTCHi Rin, I experienced the same. Is there no way to know if we hit the right position with the lockpicking? Because it feels like we're just fumbling around with it. Perhaps different sound?
Lynossa
2020-05-10 00:03:43 +0000 UTCHi Zaithe!!! Thank you sooo much for playing! There *is* a slight delay in key input that I can't seem to fix for some reason. It's probably because the engine focuses more on touch input for mobile platforms, but I will keep digging for a fix!💖💖💖
Rinmaru
2020-02-23 09:12:53 +0000 UTCI absolutely love this remake! Ascension was the first game of yours that I came across and I loved the world and characters that you had created. I am sooo happy you decided to return to this world and remake Ascension, despite what happened with it in the past. I adore every world you create, but it is incredibly special to re-experience the joy I first felt when playing the original Ascension. The classic RPG feel makes it even more amazing. The only note I have is that the game is having trouble registering my button pushes, both in exploration and combat. In exploration, I often have to push the spacebar multiple times in order to interact with something, and during the QTE's I often never get to finish the given sequence due to having to push the directional keys multiple times to get it to register. I'm not entirely certain how you would fix this and it's not so detrimental that I can't play the game, but I just thought you should know. I can't wait for the next chapter <3
Zaithe
2020-02-23 07:39:37 +0000 UTCHappy you enjoyed it, Alisha! I can't wait to start working on the next chapter! 😈😈😈
Rinmaru
2020-02-22 07:59:34 +0000 UTCI'm so happy with this! I loved Ascension when it first came out, and now I'm so excited to see all these old characters with new dialogue. I love how the game looks and I'm so excited about all the cool things you're working on. Thank you for this game! It's been amazing so far and I can't wait for more <3
Alisha Comstock
2020-02-19 02:06:44 +0000 UTCHi Kate! Yes, this is a common mac security issue. I have a few solutions in my mind for this. Hopefully they will work! :) I will be making an update after Thar'akith's teasing game!
Rinmaru
2020-02-18 09:35:01 +0000 UTCI really can't wait for the next chapters too! So happy with this new format! It's a dream come true! 😭
Rinmaru
2020-02-18 09:34:03 +0000 UTCoh also when i try to change any settings, i get an unknown error and have to restart the game. idk if these problems are connected but it seems like my esc menu just isnt rlly working :(
Kate
2020-02-17 20:38:08 +0000 UTChey rin! I'm playing on mac and for some reason I cant save? when I click the file and then save nothing happens :/ thought it might be a catalina problem but i have mojave so idk whats causing it
Kate
2020-02-17 20:32:38 +0000 UTCI just finished the prologue, it was so much fun! Very cool QTE integration and overall amazing RPG feel to it. Cannot wait to see where Ascension goes. Thank you for your hard work Rin❣
lucykills
2020-02-17 19:38:40 +0000 UTCEscape! :)
Rinmaru
2020-02-17 17:18:54 +0000 UTCThank you so much, Pauline! In the future, I will definitely try and notarize the game. But since it will be updated, I'm waiting until after the first season is complete. Hopefully, once notarized, it won't give you any issues! 😘😘😘
Rinmaru
2020-02-17 17:18:44 +0000 UTCThank you sooo much for playing, Skadi! I'm really hyped and excited for this remake too! I'm definitely having a lot of fun with this new engine. Hopefully, I will learn to use the engine better so we will get rid of the performance issues in time! 🤗🤗🤗
Rinmaru
2020-02-17 17:16:29 +0000 UTCI love that prologue. I just have a (kinda stupid) question: how do I save or enter the inventory?
kirikorin
2020-02-17 15:16:52 +0000 UTCDAMN, I actually discovered your games through OB so did not know about ascension before hearing about the remake on here. I went and tried the old version just a few weeks ago just so I could better enjoy the Easter eggs and evolution of the remake, and you did such a GREAT job with this. The prologue is so nice, the VN/RPG hybrid works so well and is super engaging. I should stop clicking on every crate like a crazy person, maybe. I’m having issues with Catalina (ofc...) and I’m shit at lock picks but I’m having a blast. The characters have obviously come a long way too and I can’t wait to know more about what you’ve cooked up for this “grown up” version of themselves. Grumpy Zander... is a thing I didn’t know I needed. SO YEAH. Congrats!! Good luck for the next chapter!
Pauline
2020-02-17 14:04:16 +0000 UTCI just started the prologue and I must say it's wonderful! Even though I have a few performance problems (which I guess are normal this early in progress^^) it's awesome to be able to walk around and explore the world for yourself. I'm so ABSOLUTELY HYPED that you decided to work an Ascension again, for I have played the chapters over and over in the past. I love your writing style and your humor! Happily awaiting the finished game over here~~ ^^ I'm very proud in being able to support you creating fantastic games like this. Thank you for your hard work! *^*
Rhaelaris
2020-02-16 23:30:33 +0000 UTCHii gokcecat!!! Yes, of course. Please do report anything you find. Im always greateful for all the feedback. There is a bug report thread on itch.io Ascension remake community / forum. 🥰🤩😘 I really hope you enjoy the prologue!!!
Rinmaru
2020-02-16 20:48:01 +0000 UTCI AM SO EXCITEEEED! <3 I did a little dance while I was waiting for the files to download! Do you accept feedback on bugs or typos? I'd be more than happy to let you know about them if I encounter any. Can't imagine a better opportunity to put my work skills into use ^_^ You work so hard and you're so good at what you do. Just wanted to let you know :)
gokcecat
2020-02-16 17:12:30 +0000 UTCI'm glad the battling system was easy for you. It wasn't a hard concept but a lot of times it would not register me pressing the keys which would mess me up. I died the first time fighting the spider. Won the rest of the battles but it was annoying when it didnt register the keys
Court12413
2020-02-16 14:44:35 +0000 UTCHi! Thank you for answering! :) - If everything is optionnal then it's okay if it becomes a challenge to find all the tiny items and quests, I was mainly worried I'd miss something important for the main quest ^^ - A wiki would be nice if you have the time to do it! Some kind of way of knowing you've missed extra items and/or quests at some point in the game and starting another playthrough to get them all this time! hehe - Definitely adds a challenge if Aida can die! I'm thrilled to see where that leads us... ^^ - Glad to hear the lockpicks and combats are optionnal then! ^^ - I'm not used to old school rpg with no pointers, I will have to keep that in mind then, something new for me to try! - If different outfits become a Patreon option, then I'm definitely buying! Up to you of course :) - Glad to hear she's 23, even if she looks younger. My mind is at ease now, bring forth next chapter and let the intercourse begin hahaha This new Zander is exciting yeah! I was a Jace-mancer, can't wait to meet him in game too <3 So many new choices, I don't know who I'll pick this time for my canon playthrough... we'll see hehe Thank you so much for delivering such exciting games !! :)
Elequinoa
2020-02-16 13:48:08 +0000 UTCI will let you know when the answer arises!
MałaMi
2020-02-16 10:43:46 +0000 UTCOh, i'm even MORE excited to see the world of OB in RPG form! :D I think with a proper ending and no cliffhangers... hopefully... the remake itself will be the perfect end to that chapter of your career, as well as a decent bridge to the next ♥ The quality really does skyrocket when you can tell the creator enjoys what they're experimenting with :)
Denizen
2020-02-16 09:11:27 +0000 UTCPet all the animalllsss! 😍😍😍😍
Rinmaru
2020-02-16 08:55:12 +0000 UTCThank youu soooo much Denizen! I'm so happy you enjoyed the rpg format 😉! I really believe this new format will bring lots of interactivity and entertainment to my story games! I'm having so much fun working on them, so It's a blast to see people enjoy themselves too! I don't think I will continue ETD, since I want my main fantasy lore to be Oathbreaker. Ascension (even ETD) is a bit too young for me, and I want to work on deeper aspects of these stories like religion/belief, politics, class, power struggles, and all sorts of relationships in the midst of chaos. Complex family, love, friendship dynamics etc. Ascension will always stay as the more fun loving adventure and I'm really enjoying my time working on it, but I will most likely end Ascension lore with the last chapter of the remake. It's time to move on after this. OB2 will probably continue with this rpg style, though. So, the lore details, gameplay and all interactivity will continue! :)
Rinmaru
2020-02-16 08:54:37 +0000 UTCI think sooo tooooooO!!!! 😍😍😍😍
Rinmaru
2020-02-16 08:42:06 +0000 UTC- Well, I don't think I will add an item finder function, as I intentionally want you to miss some stuff and find them in the next playthrough? The maps are actually pretty small (considering), but maybe I will create a separate Ascension Remake wiki and add some guides and pointers there for the extra help? Leaving the game sort of challenging, but providing help to those who need it? :D - Aida dies in the game, so that's a game over point. Some of the dialogue options and some actions other than battles will end up killing her too in the future! ;) - All of the lockpick minigames are optional. So, you can finish the game without a single lockpicked house. It does provide extra sub quests and items, though. The first bit is like a tutorial, so the player gets used to lockpicking & skills up a bit. Same goes for the QTE minigames. You can go an entire game without fighting a single battle! - A lot of items you found in the game will be used later on, including the toy. Lots of your choices and your actions change small things in the game. There are also hidden quests which you complete in time! - There is a quest/journal system in the game. You can reach it through the main menu. Think of this like an old school rpg, so there won't be lots of pointers. Instead, many ways to finish quests and play the game, so it's more personal and less "go there, do this and that". - There won't be dress up function in the game. Maybe I can add it as an extra goal in Patreon, but it's definitely not a priority right now. - Don't worry, none of the main quest items are missable or locked. If there is one in the future, it will either be very easy to find or there will be other ways to complete that quest. Just play without stressing too much. This is all for entertainment and fun. Just go with the story and don't worry about missing anything. ❤️ - Aida is 23 in the first chapter. I made her look small and less developed, because I didn't want to make her "godly beautiful with superpowers". Her child-like appearance will be made fun of in the game very often too. None of my characters are ever underage since this is an +18 Patreon. Ascension cast is the youngest cast in all of my games, but they are still adults. It's definitely a lot of fun to work on the existing love interests and the new ones! I'm especially loving this new Zander so much more hahaha... Thank you sooo much for playing!
Rinmaru
2020-02-16 08:40:27 +0000 UTCI think it will work and continue to the next scene if you save after chapter 1 coming soon. I'm like %90 sure! :P
Rinmaru
2020-02-16 08:10:10 +0000 UTCI Loved EVERYTHING it was so awesome I love the fact that you can pet the animals and talk to them T-T ah, Good Job <3
Riven
2020-02-16 06:37:33 +0000 UTCI'mSOEXCITED!!!!! For a long time, I thought I would really dislike the RPG format but I'm so in love I don't think I can ever go back!! I've been around since before the OG ascension existed, and it's been a ride. I can safely say I absolutely love the direction you're deciding to go with your current career, and i'll probably be around for many years to come <3 One question, though, if the remake does well, do you see yourself reviving the story of ETD? Iwas always so curious about the storyline of that one! Either way, I really adore the setting, redesigns, gameplay, QTEs, and the "interactwitheverything!!!!!" mindset. Thanks for being a trial and error genius and sticking ascension out, even though it had it's ups and downs throughought it's life<3
Denizen
2020-02-16 01:55:14 +0000 UTCTHAT WAS SO AMAZING!!! THIS IS GOING TO BE SO EPIC!!!
otominei
2020-02-16 01:24:50 +0000 UTCYessssss, I was so excited when I saw the notification <3 Some points : - I love the new map exploration feature, it feels so great being able to walk and explore the areas at the pace we want, love this feature! At first I was afraid it would be too big and I'd get lost, but you managed to make it okay. Aida walks fast and responsive enough. On a second note, I wish some paths would be made clearer, like when we went back to Davenside to go to Ionmarsh, I struggled a bit to find the path "north", it looked like a deadend. I struggle a bit to find some objects as well, like the trites or flintstones, they are so tinyyyy.... - I really enjoy the combat system, QTE works perfectly, it's entertaining enough while maintening some kind of challenge. I wonder what happens if you loose... Will have to try ^^ - What I enjoy less are the lockpicks. The difficulty is okay once i turned it down to 50%, but damn, they are so many! Having to lockpick every single door was kind of repetitive... It would be nice to climb up a window of break some of the chest for a change. (i understand if harder to code, but too many lockpicks really kill the mood... :( ) - Loved the potions making system, collecting stuff around is nice, liked that I had to give the bone tto the dog and the option appeared upfront. Did not find what the toy was for? - Sometimes I would like more pointers as to what to do, I admit I was kinda lost the first time I was in the inn, with the diversion, I didn't know what to do Maybe having the quest goal written somewhere on the screen would help? - Love all the art for the characters. What a nice job! It all look so pretty, the animation are smooth and lively, and the outfit designs are so good!! I wonder if we'll have outfit options in the future? Would be awesome... - Overall, it looks lovely, the sass is there, I laughed a lot, I loved the new map explorations features, loved the upgraded designs, I can't wait to see where Aida will take us now! But I'd like more "highlighted" quest objects. I sometimes fear I will miss something and be locked further in the game... Last question, how will the update work? Will we loose everyhing we got when chapter 1 is out? Can our save be loaded? And also, what age is Aida supposed to be? She looks very young to be doing the dirty with Diego next chapter... (i'm still not used to the fact we're getting Diego and Sky as LIs, it's a whole new world of possibilities haha) I remember playing Ascension for the first time when it came out, you enthralled me with your story telling, first time playing visual novels, and here we are, 7 (?) years later?! I hope you're extra proud of all the work you've accomplished since you began, watching you grow and produce even better game after game, is a delight. Imma brb playing yet another Oathbreaker route... i'm a bit obsessed ^^ Thank you for all your hard work!! <3
Elequinoa
2020-02-16 00:37:57 +0000 UTCOh, this was fun, even if my visual processing skills are less than ideal which, combined with the need to find all the things to find, was... interesting, to say the least. Loved the choices system, the dialogue and characters feel much more real than in the past (while still being recognizable), I'm happy ^^ One question: if I made last save after the "chapter 1 coming soon screen", will it read properly after the next update? I'm curious
MałaMi
2020-02-15 23:47:35 +0000 UTC❤️❤️❤️ Hope you have lots of fuuun!!!!
Rinmaru
2020-02-15 20:51:56 +0000 UTCDon't cryyyy!!! ❤️❤️❤️ Enjoy! :)
Rinmaru
2020-02-15 20:51:46 +0000 UTCAfter I get done with my errands for the day, this is the first thing I am doing!!! I am so excited!!!!!
otominei
2020-02-15 20:25:04 +0000 UTCi did cry seeing the notification
Djouhr
2020-02-15 18:43:39 +0000 UTCOooh okay! Makes sense! Thanks!😊
Jaxxie
2020-02-15 18:24:11 +0000 UTCJust copy paste the update files to your game file. 👍
Rinmaru
2020-02-15 18:20:50 +0000 UTCRin, I had another question! If the game files are downloadable, then when you come out with updates for the chapters, how will they update the file we downloaded already?
Jaxxie
2020-02-15 17:43:11 +0000 UTCOh cool! Thanks!
Court12413
2020-02-15 17:00:10 +0000 UTCTry decreasing the difficulty in options! :) it should help.
Rinmaru
2020-02-15 16:58:41 +0000 UTCI am already failing at lock picking
Court12413
2020-02-15 16:51:40 +0000 UTCI can'T wait toooo! >:)
Rinmaru
2020-02-15 16:46:17 +0000 UTCYeeeeeeeesssss!!! I always liked Diego so I was suuuuuper stoked to see that he could be a potential love interest!! Can’t wait Rin!!
Jaxxie
2020-02-15 16:37:01 +0000 UTCThat's Diegooo! He is the first steamy scene participant! :P
Rinmaru
2020-02-15 16:35:00 +0000 UTCCan’t wait to play this and for chapter one! Is that Diego in the sketch?👀👀
Jaxxie
2020-02-15 16:32:13 +0000 UTC
