The Ascent free on GameStar Plus - A breathtaking cyberpunk graphics feast

Attention cyberpunk fans. With The Ascent there is another replenishment for the beloved setting. Shoot your way through corrupt gangs in the shadows of neon lights and uncover why the mega-corporation failed you.

What setting could get you in the mood for the cold season in Germany better and more atmospherically than cyberpunk? Rainy cities withlots of neon lights, which illuminate the dark streets and littered, run-down parts of the city that are clearly not in the favor of the ruling companies. Now that the computers are allowed to warm up again to support the heating in its work, we have a Plus full versiona real graphics board for you.

We're talking aboutAction-RPG-Shooter The Ascent.You are a worker and slave of the eponymous Ascent Group on the planet Veles. The Ascent Group is your cyberpunk-typical mega-corporation that controls everything. So does the huge oneArcology, a building complex that houses an entire city in which you live and work. However, the mega-corporation ceases operations in your district at short notice and without explanation, leaving you alone. Now all sorts of groups from the arcology are fighting for itthe reign in the mega buildingand it's time to fight back.

The first game from the studio filled with industry giantsNeon Giantcan completely score points with his presentation. Thecyberpunk world flooded with neon lightsimpresses with its completely hand-made levels and an incredibly immersive atmosphere. No matter where you are, somewhere on your screen a cable is shaking and lights are flashing in the distance. During your journey through the dense game world, your inner graphics whiz will always have something to offer. Especially with effects like ray tracing, the game looks breathtakingly detailed.

Imisometrischen Twin-Stick-Shooteryou shoot as much as you can. In addition to a variety of weapons with a lot of oomph, such as shotguns or automatic rocket launchers, you also have a fewSpecial abilitiesthat you can unleash on your opponents. The spectacular street battles are characterized by the tactical use of the cover system and well-timed evasive rolls.

The approximately 18-hour campaign can not only be played alone, as there is also a co-op mode in which you can fight for freedom in the arcology with up to three other friends.

From now on, all Plus members can collect their key until 11:59 p.m. on October 31st and use it up to and including November 3rdThe AscentRedeem at Gamesplanet.

Activate the full version, here's how:

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  6. Copy voucher code
  7. Complete order
  8. Activate and play directly on Steam!

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