A Thug’s Ascension Review (Steam)
A Thug’s Ascension Review, a low-poly action-adventure / FPS story set in the dying city of Maratha, circa 2023. Become Chief, a feared mercenary, and experience a dark, slow-paced crime drama marrying cinematic, dialogue-driven storytelling with intense shooting and driving gameplay.
A Thug’s Ascension Review Pros:
- Nice low poly graphics.
- 2.82GB download size.
- Steam achievements.
- Graphics settings – quality preset.
- The controller works.
- In-game cutscenes and character interactions.
- Shooter gameplay.
- First-person view.
- Mouse and camera sensitivity/smoothing sliders.
- You see enemy health.
- Different enemy types.
- Full inventory system.
- Mission markers pop up as you are playing.
- Explodable elements within the world.
- Health bar system with health pack pickups.
- Enemies can drop ammo, guns, and health.
- Hidden coins to find.
A Thug’s Ascension Review Cons:
- Slow boot-up with many unskippable screens.
- Cannot skip any cutscenes.
- No voicework.
- The controller works but the camera is way too sensitive no matter the setting and you cannot remap any controls.
- You don’t auto equip picked up weapons.
- The game performance is bad with pop-in and choppy sections.
- Shooting is very bland.
- Enemies just line up to get shot or stand still.
- Never sure when the game saves or hits a checkpoint.
- No recoil on any of the guns.
- Shooting is boring.
- The enemy will shoot at you before you or them even see each other.
- Had the enemy shooting at me through buildings and walls.
- Cannot have the text auto-scroll.
- There is just no atmosphere.
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A Thug’s Ascension:
Developer: Moonwalk Games
Publisher: TheGamePublisher.com
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- Graphics - 6/106/10
- Sound - 6/106/10
- Accessibility - 6/106/10
- Length - 6/106/10
- Fun Factor - 5/105/10
Summary
A Thug’s Ascension features nice low poly graphics, which adds a unique aesthetic appeal. It also includes Steam achievements, adding an extra layer of challenge and reward for players. The controller functionality is smooth, allowing for a more immersive gaming experience. The game also boasts in-game cutscenes and character interactions, enhancing the narrative and player engagement.
The game has a full inventory system, providing depth to gameplay and strategy. Different enemy types are present, offering varied challenges to the player. As you progress through the game, mission markers pop up, guiding you through your journey. The game world is interactive with explodable elements and hidden coins to find, adding to the overall gameplay experience.
Despite the positive aspects, the game has several drawbacks. The controller, while functional, suffers from overly sensitive camera settings, and there’s no option to remap controls. The game performance is subpar, with noticeable pop-in and choppy sections. The shooting mechanics are bland, with enemies often lining up to get shot or standing still.
There’s a lack of clarity on when the game saves or hits a checkpoint. The guns lack recoil, making the shooting feel unrealistic and boring. There are instances where enemies shoot at you before you or them even see each other, and sometimes even through buildings and walls. The text doesn’t auto-scroll, and there’s a noticeable absence of atmosphere in the game.
The game has a 2.82GB download size, which is relatively moderate. It offers a quality preset in the graphics settings. However, it suffers from a slow boot-up with many unskippable screens. Also, cutscenes cannot be skipped, which can be frustrating for some players. Lastly, there’s no voice work in the game, which might affect the immersion for some players.
Overall, A Thug’s Ascension is not a fun game and is so basic and plain that it never feels like it gets any sort of identity or reason. It is just not a fun game to play.
