# Ascension — Ascend to the Top! > Skill-based physics puzzle platformer with collectible rewards and competitive leaderboards. (iPhone/iPad app by Piqued Solutions.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascension/id413802563 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Piqued Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525107006) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 822 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-01-14 - Data updated: 2026-06-05 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascension/id413802563/reviews.md ## What is Ascension? ASCENSION HAS RETURNED! Just like the original, “It’s Hard, You’ve Been Warned!” A skill based challenge that provides endless hours of fun! Who can reach the top? Is it you? There's only one way to find out! After a long break, that was way too long, the much anticipated platform game is available once again on the App Store. This unique physics based puzzle platformer will challenge you to skillfully ASCEND TO THE TOP! Chapter 1 is where it all begins; as you navigate your cube through stages of increasing difficulty and funky colored platforms, you will be challenged to discover unique and exciting ways to clamber to the top, at least at first. Remember, there may be more ways than one to ascend! Earn three stars in every stage and unlock a super duper secret never before seen, special stage (SDSNBSSS). ;D GAMEPLAY: With four brand new chapters, this challenging platformer is guaranteed to teach you new ways to look at puzzles and discover methods you never thought possible to reach the top. Utilizing a traditional star reward system you will unlock 84 unique and challenging stages, the better your time the more stars you earn. Our goal to keep a clutter free gameplay screen has been achieved with a minimalistic HUD for maximum views in this fun and exciting tactical jumpmaster game. REPLAYABLE: As you increase your skill and learn new techniques you can easily return to previous levels to use those skills and achieve better Ascension times earning more stars and better rewards. CONTROLS: Utilizing standard mobile joystick controls you can create unique, face smashing, movements to optimize your timing with endless jump patterns. The ability to adjust your movements mid air will help you perfect those spot-on landings. PATH TO ASCENSION: This is our player progression reward system. As you gain experience and complete each level you are rewarded with unique Avatars, Visual Packs (V-Packs), Chests, Coins, Gems, Luck, and Characters. The final reward is a very sought after EPIC Character, all you have to do is play. CUSTOM VISUALS: While you play through, do so in style! With distinctive, consistently updated avatars and characters you can show your friends and family how much you have accomplished and complete your collection. LEADERBOARDS: Show off your best time and try to ascend to the top. Can you reach number one on the weekly leaderboard or are you the ultimate competitive person and strive for the top of the all time leaderboards? ACHIEVEMENTS: Bragging rights! If you have the skill to put forth the effort to achieve these goals you will be able to show off your points and challenge friends and family. Collect all achievement cards before anyone you know. CHALLENGES: Challenges allow you to challenge other players to beat your leaderboard score or complete a specific achievement. Challenge others by long pressing their name and selecting 'Send a Challenge'. STORE: A place where you can purchase in-game resources, Chests, V-Packs, Avatars, Characters, daily specials and other fancy things to make your experience special. LUCK SYSTEM: ?? We don’t know how this got here or what it does, but it must be a good thing...right? Good Luck...see what I did there? How can we improve your Ascension? Have your voice heard: ideas@piqued.studio PLANNED ADDITIONS: MISSIONS: Quick daily challenges to help boost your level and put some special rewards in your pocket. MORE ACHIEVEMENTS: More bragging rights! FOLLOW US: @PiquedStudio on Twitter and Instagram u/PiquedStudio on Reddit Please rate us 5 stars to keep updates coming! We appreciate your support! If you find a bug or something isn’t quite right or you just need a friend to talk to, PLEASE contact us: support@piqued.studio or at https://Piqued.Studio/contact-us THANK YOU: If you have read this far you deserve a reward, please enter this code in the Promo Code section in settings and receive an exclusive avatar: BECAUSEIREADTHISWHOLETHINGIGOTANAVATAR...COOL ## Key features - Skill-based physics puzzles - Four challenging chapters - Star reward system - Unlockable avatars and characters - Global and weekly leaderboards - Player challenges - In-game store for resources ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Vault of Gems | $99.99 | one-time | | Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time | | Star Key - Chapter 1 | $2.99 | one-time | | Star Key - Chapter 2 | $2.99 | one-time | | Star Key - Chapter 3 | $2.99 | one-time | | Star Key - Chapter 4 | $2.99 | one-time | | Welcome Pack | $19.99 | one-time | | Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time | | Season's Spoils | $24.99 | one-time | | Completionist | $149.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (6 of 6) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascension/id413802563/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Tricky and enjoyable *2021-01-05* Always enjoyed time attack games since way back on gran turismo 3. This will keep you trying to get 3 stars!!! ### 4/5 — . *2020-12-31* It’s fun **Developer response:** Thanks for the review and the kind comment. How can we improve your experience and make this a 5 star game for you? We just did an update on January 1st that enhanced the stage visuals, and our next update plans to introduce Casual Mode, which will hopefully provide a more balanced and enjoyable gameplay. See you at the Top! ### 5/5 — Cracked Review *2020-12-31* The game is really fun to play!!! The 4+ rating is kind of misleading with all of the gore and nudity in it but overall it’s super fun to play. The stars are also kind of retarded because getting three stars is virtually impossible. **Developer response:** Thanks for the review and we’re glad you’re enjoying the game. We heard your concern about how difficult it is to get three stars. On the most recent update we added a tutorial link that shows the expected progression for all Chapter 1 stages, from 1-3 stars. You can find this link on the bottom of the side menu. However, we’re taking this one step further and are working diligently to include a Casual Mode for those that just want to play and not focus on the time. We’re looking to release this in 2.0.2. ### 5/5 — Great game *2020-12-28* Brings a classic back to life! **Developer response:** Thank you for the review! We’ve been very excited to bring back Ascension with all the new updates and present a more fully realized version of the original. In our most recent update, we added more visual enhancements to the stages, hopefully you’ve had a chance to check them out. ### 5/5 — Good game *2020-12-24* Easy to play. Hard to master. **Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to review Ascension. It’s always been our goal to make the game easy to play and hard to master. We hope you enjoy the new stage visuals and we look forward to giving you and your fellow Ascenders more tools to master gameplay in Ascension. Get ready for Casual Mode in 2.0.2. ### 5/5 — Ohhh Yeeeeeaaaaaa *2011-01-18* I love this game, the functionality is amazing and it's a great challenge; the secret level is a difficult yet rewarding level! ## Frequently asked questions about Ascension ### What is Ascension? Ascension is a skill-based physics puzzle platformer game. It challenges players to navigate a cube through various stages to reach the top, utilizing precise movements and strategic thinking. ### How do I progress in Ascension? Progression is achieved by completing stages and earning stars based on your performance, particularly your time. Earning stars unlocks new chapters, characters, and other in-game rewards. ### Does Ascension have multiplayer? Ascension features challenges where you can compete against other players' scores on leaderboards or challenge them to complete specific achievements. It also has leaderboards to compare your best times globally. ### What kind of rewards can I earn in Ascension? Players can earn unique Avatars, Visual Packs (V-Packs), Chests, Coins, Gems, Luck, and Characters as they progress. The ultimate reward for dedicated play is a sought-after EPIC Character. ### Is Ascension available on all devices? Ascension is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated on February 5, 2024, with version 2.0.2. ### Does Ascension have ads? Yes, Ascension contains advertisements. The app is free to download and play, but includes advertisements as part of its monetization model. ### How difficult is Ascension? Ascension is described as a skill-based challenge with increasing difficulty, and the original tagline warns players that 'It’s Hard, You’ve Been Warned!'. It aims to provide endless hours of fun for those who enjoy a tough platforming experience. ### Can I customize my character in Ascension? Yes, Ascension offers custom visuals. You can collect and use distinctive avatars and characters to personalize your gameplay and showcase your accomplishments to friends and family. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.2 — 2024-02-05 Added controller support. Tested PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller with Apple Vision Pro - SUCCESS! Remember, access tutorials in the menu. It will take you to: https://piqued.studio/chapter-1-playthrough ### 2.0.1 — 2021-01-01 Thanks for playing Ascension! Enjoy the new game updates. VISUALS: New: Each chapter now has it's own unique visual theme! Take a journey with Cubey from the depths of the city out to the vibrant mountains as you play through the chapters. Improved: - Updated several characters to brighter, more detailed skins. Fixed: - Fixed the Avatar Merry showing the wrong image. - Fixed the background for the epic V-Pack avatars. GAMEPLAY RESOURCES: New: Curious to see sample gameplay from the devs themselves? We added a new 'Tutorials' button that links to videos on the Piqued Studio website. PROMO CODES: New: - Added an alert when an incorrect promo code is entered and anchored the promo code popup. STORE: Improved: - Added purchase complete verification for daily shop resource purchases. Fixed: - Fixed the timer in the daily shop rotating items too quickly. Items are no longer purchasable on repeat from the daily shop. REWARDS: New: - Added a popup alert when rewarded ads are unavailable. MISC: - Various minor bug fixes. ### 2.0.0 — 2020-12-22 Update 2.0.0 highlights: VISUALS: A complete overhaul of the entire game. Tp include- 41 Characters 60+ Avatars MORE STAGES: Somehow we designed 84 handcrafted stages spread across 4 chapters. Each platform has been painstakingly placed to help you learn and perfect the movements needed to complete the stage, and to challenge you to continually improve. IN-APP PURCHASES: In the interest of feeding our families we have added in-app purchases for those that want to acquire every item in the game. For those that don’t; no worries the game is free and has no paywall! PLAYER PROGRESSION REWARD SYSTEM: It’s fun to get rewarded, so we incorporated a system called Path to Ascension (PTA) where all you have to do is play the game and earn experience points (XP) to get exclusive content. What content you might ask...Avatars, Characters, Chests, and other fun loot. IN-GAME RESOURCES: We have added resources that can be used to improve your gameplay, ‘cause we all know you play better when you look and feel better. NEW JOYSTICK CONTROL SYSTEM: Standard on screen mobile joystick system using a left side joystick and right side jump control. Plus- Popular Wireless Controller Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210414 GAME CENTER INTEGRATION: With our love of Challenges and Achievements we embraced the Game Center Access Point for iOS 14+. Here you can challenge your friends and family and show off your achievements earned while conquering physics and jumping through time. Not on iOS 14+, no problem, you can access Game Center Leaderboards, Achievements, and Challenges through the in-game menu system at any time. REWARDED ADS: Need more cool stuff and need it faster? You can now choose to watch an ad to double your rewards following a stage completion. You get free stuff and we can keep the lights on. PROMO CODES: These can be found in various locations. After you locate them you can use them in-game and they give you super cool, exclusive items. ### 1.0.1 — 2011-01-27 Update 1.0.1 includes: -Smaller download size of 16.6mb! 3G download ready! -New in-game menu to replay level and more! -Alerts when secret level is unlocked -Optimized backgrounds for each level -Adjusted platforms and time on 'Stacks' and 'SSL1' -As well as other minor bug fixes *NOTE: It has been reported that the iPhone 3G and iTouch 2G have issues playing this game. ### 1.0.0 — 2011-01-12 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Ascension | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Cube Dual](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-dual/id6447528166) | — | Free | Games | | [aMaze Escape Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amaze-escape-game/id6751116850) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Games | | [Rescue Dash](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rescue-dash/id1538103503) | 4.8 (7,486) | Free | Games | | [Don't Spell PIG](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-spell-pig/id6747274938) | 5.0 (10) | Free | Games | | [Bid Wars 2 – Pawn Shop Tycoon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bid-wars-2-pawn-shop-tycoon/id1262445849) | 4.6 (38,948) | Free | Games | | [Stick Blast](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-blast/id6692630800) | 4.4 (49) | Free | Games | ## Related topics [piqued solutions](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/piqued-solutions) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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