The Ascent Beginner’s Guide - Key Info for New Players

Check out our Beginner’s Guide for The Ascent, the scifi twin-stick shooter now on Game Pass. The first game from developer Neon Giant games, The Ascent is a combo of isometric RPGs like Wasteland or Pillars of Eternity and twin-stick shooters like Dead Nation or Enter the Gungeon. Some folks have referred to it as “Cyberpunk Diablo,“ but it’s less about a continuous loot grind than that might imply. Our previewer called it more like “cyberpunk Hunter the Reckoning,“ which - if you can remember back that far - sounds pretty rad. There is loot to be found, of course, but you’re not just chasing the next weapon upgrade or armor set like in Diablo. The Ascent focuses much more on action than loot, with how you spec out your character being far more important than the loot itself. 00:00 - Intro 00:29 - What Type of Game Is The Ascent? 01:06 - Gameplay Overview 01:34 - Co-Op Explainer 01:47 - Story Synopsis 02:36 - Character Creation & Customization 03:31 - RPG Elements 04:25 - Gear Weapon Upgrades 06:14 - C