Ascendancy In the beginning, the Universe decides to play a game. Life, the dust of dust, is given a chance. The Universe does not … $6.99 Buy Now Watch Media DetailsIn the beginning, the Universe decides to play a game. Life, the dust of dust, is given a chance. The Universe does not change itself to suit life—the one rule of the game is adapt or die out.From the perspective of the Universe, time is as still as space. The Universe is not limited to witnessing only one moment of time. Every action has a direct immediate effect on every other action. So the Universe watches life and sees a tapestry in time, a beautiful pattern from beginning to end.Life, on the other hand, sees itself and events trapped in time. It cannot see the pattern. If life could comprehend the Universe's view of time, life might be envious of such vast perception. Perhaps the Universe envies the excitement of life's desperation. But neither can trade places and so each must accept its role.Between the galactic core and the loneliest outer tendrils of a typical spiral arm galaxy there are nearly 300 billion stars. Density waves pack these stars into swirling galactic arms—a cosmic traffic jam that lasts for uncountable eons. Amidst this ocean of light ride passengers of inconsequential size: planets orbiting the stars.20 billion of these planets can support life.How many of them do support life? On how many has life evolved intelligence? How many species are there, looking outward, ready to leave their own oceans and explore the boundless ocean of the universe?How will these species meet?There are laws to the Universe, and life must try to learn them. Life is compelled to increase its understanding. Any new understanding, though it be only an atom in a sea of knowledge, could lead to a better existence, a better chance at growth. And every self-aware creature has its own way of learning, its own ability to piece through the Universe's clues, however sparsely provided.The Universe does not care about the fate of life. For it, the pattern is all. And life can barely afford to feel slighted. There is enough to worry about. Information Seller: Genre:Simulation, Strategy Release:Jan 05, 2011 Updated:Nov 30, -0001 Version: Size:0.0 TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating: (11) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal drloony Well-Known Member Jul 19, 2012 310 0 0 #2 drloony, Mar 16, 2013 This game is really good, the only thing that brings it down for me is the3D map, hard to navigate once it gets big. Other then that this game still plays great and a good compliment for any 4x player september Well-Known Member Sep 14, 2012 2,673 0 0 #3 september, Mar 16, 2013 Great classic port, music alone brings back many fond memories. acrotran Well-Known Member Jul 31, 2010 741 0 0 #4 acrotran, Mar 16, 2013 Was $0.99 in February. Looks like it's abandoned. The latest 5 reviews on iTunes seem to tell the whole story - bad UI; bad AI; great game; you decide. Greyskull Well-Known Member Dec 13, 2009 5,588 1 38 Photographer/Social Sciences adjunct/sweet sweet l Fort Lauderdale #5 Greyskull, Mar 17, 2013 Erm, I have it on my mini and it's fine. A bit clunky? Maybe, but it's a port of a pretty old PC game. Abandoned? The descriptions says that the devs lowered the price in hopes of more sales; money going into making Ascendancy 2. Most games like this have flaws...I have Wierd Worlds in Infinite Space, it essentially has the exact same gui as the old computer version, but it's still fun as hell. Gunlock Well-Known Member Dec 13, 2010 472 0 16 #6 Gunlock, Mar 17, 2013 Ascendancy is one of the best 4X games you can get on iOS so for three bucks I think it is a great deal. I got the game when it came out and it was money very well spent. The amount of replay value is immense. The UI is quite complex and a bit difficult to play on a small iPhone screen but definitely not game breaking. It would be great to see an update for widescreen so the game could use the additional space for UI. Great classic game and really worth grabbing if you are into 4X games. undeadcow Well-Known Member Dec 4, 2010 9,493 2 36 Houston, TX #7 undeadcow, Mar 17, 2013 Adding another recommendation for Ascendancy; getting it at $2.99 is a good deal. (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
This game is really good, the only thing that brings it down for me is the3D map, hard to navigate once it gets big. Other then that this game still plays great and a good compliment for any 4x player
Was $0.99 in February. Looks like it's abandoned. The latest 5 reviews on iTunes seem to tell the whole story - bad UI; bad AI; great game; you decide.
Erm, I have it on my mini and it's fine. A bit clunky? Maybe, but it's a port of a pretty old PC game. Abandoned? The descriptions says that the devs lowered the price in hopes of more sales; money going into making Ascendancy 2. Most games like this have flaws...I have Wierd Worlds in Infinite Space, it essentially has the exact same gui as the old computer version, but it's still fun as hell.
Ascendancy is one of the best 4X games you can get on iOS so for three bucks I think it is a great deal. I got the game when it came out and it was money very well spent. The amount of replay value is immense. The UI is quite complex and a bit difficult to play on a small iPhone screen but definitely not game breaking. It would be great to see an update for widescreen so the game could use the additional space for UI. Great classic game and really worth grabbing if you are into 4X games.