# Rapid Ascent

> 2D vertical platformer where a robot escapes rising water by climbing. (iPhone/iPad app by Kevin Christenson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rapid-ascent/id1615207207 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kevin Christenson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458554766)
- Category: Games, Casual
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 45 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-03-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rapid-ascent/id1615207207/reviews.md

## What is Rapid Ascent?

Ascend! From the creators of Cargo Launch and Ultimate Recharge comes Rapid Ascent, a 2D vertical platformer. As a little robot, you must flee the water encroaching from below, while also avoiding any obstacles in your way. Score points by finishing levels fast collecting the blue orbs.

Rapid Ascent is a 2D vertical platformer game, created by FRC team 3536. The objective of the game is to escape the water rising from below the stage by climbing up a narrow tunnel. You get more points the faster you clear a level, with the points visible ticking away every second. Additionally, every blue orb collected provides ten points at the clearing of the level. The robot itself is capable of jumping once in the air in any direction, allowing for changes in direction or additional boosts in the air. The robot itself is quite fragile: any contact with a spike or the water will result in fatal damage. As such, it is important to dodge those things as quickly as possible. You can also generate a QR code for your high score in the High Score screen, which can be used to log it at the Rapid Ascent leaderboard at the team 3536 pit at an FRC tournament we are attending.

QR Code Description
When you achieve a new high score at an FRC tournament, you can go the high score screen and generate a new QR code for your score. With this QR code you can bring your device to team 3536’s pit and scan it onto the leaderboard. The leaderboard will let you see your results compared to the other top scorers.

Features
Side by Side button control system
Double Jump ability
QR codes to record your high scores and log them at tournaments
Volume control in Settings screen
Increasing difficulty as levels are cleared

## Key features

- 2D vertical platformer gameplay
- Double jump ability
- QR code high score sharing
- Increasing difficulty
- Side-by-side button controls

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rapid-ascent/id1615207207/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2022-08-20, version 1.5*

This is awesome B)

### 5/5 — Serious review

*2022-04-14, version 1.5*

Game kinda mid and makes u want to die but I want prize tho 😩😩😩

## Frequently asked questions about Rapid Ascent

### What is Rapid Ascent?

Rapid Ascent is a 2D vertical platformer game where players control a robot to escape rising water by climbing a narrow tunnel. The objective is to score points by finishing levels quickly and collecting blue orbs.

### How do I score points in Rapid Ascent?

You score points in Rapid Ascent by finishing levels as fast as possible, with points ticking away each second. Collecting blue orbs also adds ten points at the end of each level.

### What are the controls for Rapid Ascent?

Rapid Ascent features a side-by-side button control system. The robot can jump once in the air in any direction, allowing for changes in direction or additional boosts.

### How does the QR code feature work in Rapid Ascent?

In the High Score screen, you can generate a QR code for your high score. This QR code can be scanned at team 3536's pit at an FRC tournament to log your score on their leaderboard.

### What is the difficulty like in Rapid Ascent?

The difficulty in Rapid Ascent increases as levels are cleared. Players must dodge obstacles like spikes and avoid the encroaching water, as any contact results in fatal damage.

### What devices is Rapid Ascent available on?

Rapid Ascent is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### When was Rapid Ascent last updated?

Rapid Ascent was last updated on April 13, 2022, with the latest version being 1.5.

### What is the age rating for Rapid Ascent?

Rapid Ascent has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.5 — 2022-04-13

Adjust high score calculations

### 1.4 — 2022-04-07

Screen transition bug fixes and platforming issues resolved.

### 1.3 — 2022-03-23

Fixed high score QR code and grammar in Tutorial screen.

### 1.2 — 2022-03-21

No release notes.

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## More apps by Kevin Christenson

- [Cargo Launch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cargo-launch/id1458554767)
- [Ultimate Recharge](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-recharge/id1501266290)

All apps by Kevin Christenson: https://appshunter.io/developer/1458554766

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