Abysmal Ascent is a platformer with roguelike elements. You play as a desperate mage, trapped deep underground and determined to escape the treacherous depths. Harness your arcane powers, overcome deadly enemies, and face off against formidable foes as you ascend through procedurally generated environments.

Can you make it to the surface?

Controls:

  • X: cast spell to fly
  • Y: shoot a spell
  • Y arrow up: shoot upwards a more powerful spell able to break ground 

Features:

  • 2 boss fights
  • 3 different environments
  • 6 different enemies with unique abilities
  • 11 unique powerups

Acknowledgement: 

Thanks to everyone in Neardy Teacher's discord for help, playtesting and feedback (Special thanks to Neardy Teachers and Fletch).

StatusReleased
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, HTML5
Rating
Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars
(2 total ratings)
AuthorvoidgazerBon
GenreAction, Platformer
Made withAseprite, PICO-8
Tags8-Bit, Boss battle, Magic, PICO-8, Pixel Art, Retro, Roguelike, Roguelite, Runner
Average sessionA few minutes
InputsKeyboard, Gamepad (any), Touchscreen

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really enjoying this one

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looks kinda like micromages :3