
Discover the tale of two peculiar characters: the Old Pilgrim and the Little Star, as they embark on a journey up the Great Mountain of Wonders. Guide them both simultaneously with a single controller. Join this poetic adventure that will challenge your mind and skills!
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A Dual Ascent is a solo-cooperative adventure game in which you control both characters simultaneously with a single controller. Guide them as they ascend the Mountain, following a story inspired by fairy tales:
"Once upon a time, there was a mountain; a mountain so tall, it touched the sky. It was the Great Mountain of Wonders.
An Old Pilgrim, who came from a land far away, was on his way to the summit.
But a fallen Little Star had the exact same idea, for she thought she might return home, if she reached the top of the Mountain..."
This is how the tale of two peculiar characters begins.
Come set out on a poetic journey that will challenge your mind and ability!
Control the Old Pilgrim and the Little Star at the same time, with one controller
Solve unique and innovative puzzles
Discover wonderful environments inspired by fairy tales
Will you solve the riddles of the Great Mountain of Wonders?
NB: A Dual Ascent is a graduation game made in one year by a team of 9 students.
Thank you for your consideration regarding potential bugs and performance issues.
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Languages: English**languages with full audio support
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I feel a little bad giving a free game a negative review but I didn’t find it worth playing. It didn’t run well on the deck and every animation and cinematic scene looked choppy. There wasn’t a lot of gameplay either (you lead two characters through levels with very few interactive elements or obstructions). Many of the interactions are clunky and feel long winded.
A short but beautiful ascent. Like Brothers: Tale of Two Sons gameplay crossed with Talos Principle narration
Absolutely gorgeous, this game is all about the journey and I could easily play several more hours of this. 10/10
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Very interesting concept and very well made project. Puzzles are very simple so it's more of a relaxing experience. It does push a bit focus on both hands synch. I experienced one short visual bug, the rest worked flawlessly. Well done team
This was a quick experience, but one that shows the thought that went into it and the planning needed to build up mechanics that could be fleshed out into a full game in the future. Hopefully, I'll get to see how these characters develop further some day.
Juego corto muy entretenido. Me gustado la mecánica del movimiento de los personajes..
Une demo très agréable à jouer avec un gameplay original ! Je confirme steam deck
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, DON'T TOUCH THAT FRUIT DAMMIT! YOU'LL CAUSE A CATACLYSM!
The only thing wrong with this game is it's too short! It has a marvellous story that wraps you round its finger with intrigue and a brilliant voice narrator. It has wondrous sights and a splendid music score. The game play mechanics are very clever and well thought out. I need more of this game, maybe in a way two people could play, like i can invite a friend. Has achievements. Free 9/10
A Dual Ascent (2024, разработчик — EchoShift Studios) — платформер‑головоломка с механикой одновременного управления двумя персонажами. Суть: координировать действия двух героев с разными способностями, чтобы пройти уровни и раскрыть тайну их связи. Ключевые особенности: жанр: платформер, головоломка, кооператив (локальный); геймплей: синхронное управление двумя персонажами — один прыгает выше, другой толкает тяжёлые объекты и т. д.; уровни: 50+ этапов с нарастающей сложностью, логические задачи на синхронизацию; стиль: минималистичная 2D‑графика, пастельная палитра, медитативный саундтрек; платформа: PC, Nintendo Switch; режимы: одиночный (два персонажа под контролем одного игрока) и локальный кооператив на двоих; дополнительные элементы: скрытые коллекционные предметы, достижения Steam. Минусы: высокая сложность на поздних уровнях; требует хорошей координации и быстрой реакции; нет онлайн‑кооператива. Итог: увлекательная головоломка для тренировки логики и координации — подойдёт как для одиночного прохождения, так и для игры вдвоём на одном экране.
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