In its original incarnation, Ascendancy is a dismal failure despite much hype. This sounds good, until you realize that it is basically useless since the computer can't even manage its own planets properly. If you get bored of micromanagement, you can select the self-management option for planets of your choice, as well as research. While you assemble your fleet to prepare for the invasion, the computer players simply do nothing, oblivious to your moves and making no effort to defend themselves, even when your fleet is knocking on the door! You may wonder if the game has any AI, or if the computer can only perform mechanical tasks. The AI's incompetence is not so obvious in the first few turns, but after about 50 turns or so, it becomes apparent. Ascendancy's charming individuality and attractive graphics cannot hide the brainless AI, which poses no challenge. This is undoubtedly the best feature of the game, which should be emulated in later games. You can rotate the Tree in all directions to explore the different themes. Inventions can lead to other discoveries, and sometimes only a combination of different technologies can reveal the interdependencies between them. Another great feature is the research tree, which stands out not only for its innovative 3D presentation, but also for the very creative alien technologies you can research. The tutorial is one of the best I've seen in a game: it covers all the basics of the game and the interface in a fun interactive setting. The choice of species is interesting, because each of them has a special ability that you will only discover as you play.
As in other '4X' games, the player chooses the size of the universe, the species and even the general political climate. The game looks like another run-of-the-mill space strategy game, but manages to successfully add new elements that set it apart from other galactic conquest games. With the patch, Ascendancy is finally not only playable, but very entertaining.Īscendancy is the first game from Logic Factory, a small developer founded by two former Origin employees. The AI was so bad that most players didn't even pay attention when the AI patch that fixed the game was released. Unfortunately, it also has one of the worst computer AIs of all time. Ascendancy is an ambitious space strategy game full of innovative ideas.
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