 | Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer IOS Release Date June 29, 2011 Publisher Playdek (US), Gary Games (US) Designer Brian M. Kibler, John Fiorillo, Justin Gary Players 1 - 4 Brand Ascension |
The iOS version of Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer has quickly become one of the most played games on both our iPhones and iPads. Developed in partnership with Incinerator Studios, this version is a excellent translation of the deckbuilding game by Gary Games.
The single player experience is great, with a well-designed interface that makes it clear what is going on and prompts you when you try and do something obviously wrong like end your turn without spending all your Runes or Power. The computer controlled opponents are solid and will provide a good opponent for most players. But if you are looking for a real challenge you can play games with one to three computer opponents, or play multiplayer games through Apple's Game Center.
Every gamer with an iPhone or iPad should have a copy of this.
I've spent so many bits of free time between classes and such playing this game. I'm totally addicted.
A full game of Ascension lasts anywhere between 12 and 18 turns on average. Few turns are more important than turn one, yet many players treat it with almost criminal casualness. Don't make that mistake, and play turn one like it really matters - because it really does.
We've spent some time looking at each and every card from Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer, but talking about cards individually and trying to evaluate them is only ever part of the puzzle. Now it's time to see how some of that translates on the field of battle, as we walkthrough a complete game from opening salvo to finishing moves.
You get the Power, you kill the Monster. Simple. Actually, not so simple, as there are lots of ways to gain an edge when the fighting is fiercest. Rich takes a look at the Monster cards in Ascension.
In our latest column for the Gary Games deck building game, we explore the parts of the Machine, as we cast our eye over the Mechana cards.
You may know Rich Sommer from Mad Men, yet he's also a gamer's gamer. Tonight on G4 he did a segment featuring a few games you may have heard about: Quarriors, 7 Wonders, and Ascension iOS. Continue reading to watch the clip. Read more...
