The Philosopher’s Stone is running amok! It’s fusing everything in its path, and in the chaos, it’s cast the Alchemist down from his tower. It’s time to dodge waves of enemies and blast them away with powerful magic as you make your way up the top to reclaim your castle. Savant Ascent forces you to use your limited movement strategically. As a collaboration project with Savant, you can collect unique pieces of music as you ascend the tower! Time to dive in.
Savant
Oke, before we go into the remixed version, let’s do a bit of background on the original one first. Initially released in 2013 for smartphones, it featured three stages. The main catch was catchy gameplay and great music, but it could be completed in under half an hour. The main catch behind this game was the coloration between D-Pad (Ascent) and Dubstep artist Savant from Norway. Nowadays, we would probably classify him as an EDM artist, but he’s back again for another round of music madness. I liked the Alchemist and Alchemist II album a lot – since it covered a range of different styles, so be sure to check that out if you liked the soundtrack for this game.
Savant – Ascent Remix
Savant-Ascent REMIX is an exciting game that challenges players to master the art of movement and combat. In this game, you control a character who can move between two points in a line, roll left or right, or jump. Each movement has a unique use you’ll need to master to succeed. When you jump, you can avoid attacks you wouldn’t be able to dodge by rolling in a line. Jumping also gives you a few extra hops to correct any mistakes you might have made. Rolling left or right is a helpful way to avoid attacks and help you move quickly between the two points.
To attack, you can hold the fire button to launch a normal projectile. You can charge your shot slightly if you roll, jump, or wait without firing. This charged shot does more damage and fires three shots at once. Additionally, you can build a three-segment bar by moving, jumping, or firing to do a much more damaging shot. The two platforms that you move between act as a game element. Certain enemies might fire at you, but the platform will move down, meaning no action is needed to dodge. The enemy patterns are very clever; once you understand how they work, you can dodge them easily. One of the more tanky enemies even damages other enemies when dodged, giving you the option to aim them like a weapon.
As you progress through the game, you’ll encounter different types of enemies that require different strategies to defeat. Some enemies move quickly and attack from a distance, while others move slowly but have potent attacks. To succeed, you’ll need to learn each enemy’s weaknesses and use your movement and combat abilities to your advantage. Overall, Savant-Ascent REMIX is a challenging and rewarding game that will test your skills and keep you returning for more. I enjoyed the boss fights in the game. Each boss presented a unique challenge requiring me to use my tools and abilities differently. The game’s artwork is impressive, and I admired the attention to detail during downtime. The music is also a noticeable improvement from the original game, with a more extensive selection of tracks that became some of my favorites.
Conclusion
So, to conclude. With Savant-Ascent REMIX, you embark on a thrilling journey to face unique challenges at each stage, confronting brand-new foes and powerful bosses. Prepare yourself to confront the fearsome Laser Sharks in the Assembly, navigate through the darkness of the Catacombs, and fight off invaders amongst the stars as you ascend towards your ultimate opponent – the Immortal Samurai. This twin-stick shooter game comes with a twist – jump or dash between two platforms to avoid incoming enemy attacks or position yourself for the perfect shot. Fill your Power Meter and unleash explosive magic on your enemies. Time to collect power-ups as you ascend to boost your abilities and unlock bonus tracks created by the musical artist Savant. And trust me, it’s worth it.
