Ascend to ZERO

I recommend Ascend to Zero, but just barely. My enjoyment of Ascend to Zero is a bit like a bell curve. It took me some time to get into it, but as the different gameplay mechanics opened up, I found myself really enjoying the game for a while, especially the loot system and build optimization. Then, the enjoyment dips again because the gameplay on offer here is very repetitive. The level layouts are not procedurally generated, so they remain the same each time. After a while, it feels like a routine chore, perhaps mirroring its narrative as this is a time-loop story, but it makes for a pretty boring gameplay loop. Lastly, the technical state of the game isn't great. I've had a few mid-run crashes that were very frustrating. Menu inputs are also delayed and janky, sometimes preventing you from even selecting certain options.