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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