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 saansilt ð® Spam Police ð Mar 23, 2013 3,291 0 36 #2 saansilt, May 3, 2013 Get it guys. Awesome strategy. Get it if you like 4X. drelbs Well-Known Member Jun 25, 2009 11,200 7 38 #3 drelbs, May 3, 2013 Crazy Serious Bargain Here! jeffyg3 Well-Known Member Mar 22, 2010 1,251 0 36 #4 jeffyg3, May 3, 2013 Got it when it was first released. There's a bit of instructions to read through, but once you understand it, it's an addicting expansive game. Great bargain for 99c Gunlock Well-Known Member Dec 13, 2010 472 0 16 #5 Gunlock, May 3, 2013 Last time this gem was on sale for $2.99 and I thought it was a steal. Now, for a dollar... If you are into 4x strategy games just push that 'buy' button. Simple as that It is actually a bit sad to see a game like this dropping to a dollar... saansilt ð® Spam Police ð Mar 23, 2013 3,291 0 36 #6 saansilt, May 3, 2013 I know, such an amazing gem, now lowered to a price that will never compare to the wonder you get upon playing this game. mrbiggles Well-Known Member Jul 3, 2012 3,691 0 0 Like retired USA #7 mrbiggles, May 3, 2013 another logged wishlist. wait for $1 and it may come bluewomble88 Well-Known Member Nov 8, 2009 786 4 18 #8 bluewomble88, May 3, 2013 How does this compare to Starbase Orion? I bought that last week and was a little underwhelmed by some of the features although it does look lovely. Also, does this game have a random map generated every time you play? Card Well-Known Member Jan 12, 2012 818 6 18 Toronto Canada #9 Card, May 3, 2013 The game looks so confusing... how hard is it to play? I bought King of Dragon Pass and still don't understand it. =) Mene <b>ACCOUNT CLOSED</b>: <em>Officially</em> Quit iO Mar 18, 2012 1,873 0 0 #10 Mene, May 3, 2013 I bought this a few weeks ago, looks great but wow.. My feeble brain cant understand a thing so sadly its not been played for more than 10 mins. Its just too complex for me, shame. It looks awesome Appletini Well-Known Member Jan 8, 2011 2,564 0 0 Ankh-Morpork #11 Appletini, May 3, 2013 Ladies and gentlemen, roll up, roll up! If this 4X game has you scratching your head and wondering what the metric Christ is going on, the Eclipse thread is waiting to welcome you with open arms as a more manageable starting point for the genre. ^_- saansilt ð® Spam Police ð Mar 23, 2013 3,291 0 36 #12 saansilt, May 3, 2013 Well the game does have a manual. But it is complicated. Fun, but complicated. bluewomble88 Well-Known Member Nov 8, 2009 786 4 18 #13 bluewomble88, May 3, 2013 Anyone able to help me with this? saansilt ð® Spam Police ð Mar 23, 2013 3,291 0 36 #14 saansilt, May 3, 2013 Random map every time. 21 races to choose. Huge tech tree. Ability to design every ship. Designate each settlement's expansion. Epic game. drelbs Well-Known Member Jun 25, 2009 11,200 7 38 #15 drelbs, May 3, 2013 It's a port of the old PC game, and therefore has less bells & whistles than SO - however it's a tried and true 4X classic. Just about anything you read about the original game applies here, except for the updated UI. Ascendancy on Wikipedia Aventador Well-Known Member Jan 16, 2013 933 1 0 Student Croatia #16 Aventador, May 3, 2013 This has been crazy Sci fi week for me - Eclipse, Star Command , Ascendancy , not to mention how beautiful each of those icons look when grouped near each other.But boy, I didn't read so much pages of manuals in my whole life as in past 2 days Royce Well-Known Member Mar 22, 2011 4,239 179 63 #17 Royce, Jun 21, 2013 $0.99 again. Gunlock Well-Known Member Dec 13, 2010 472 0 16 #18 Gunlock, Jun 21, 2013 $0.99 again. saansilt ð® Spam Police ð Mar 23, 2013 3,291 0 36 #19 saansilt, Jun 21, 2013 Note to all: GET IT NOW! one.sixty.four Well-Known Member Jan 14, 2013 1,282 0 0 minnesota #20 one.sixty.four, Jun 21, 2013 ugg, this or infinity blade 2? well, how about both? (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. 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Got it when it was first released. There's a bit of instructions to read through, but once you understand it, it's an addicting expansive game. Great bargain for 99c
Last time this gem was on sale for $2.99 and I thought it was a steal. Now, for a dollar... If you are into 4x strategy games just push that 'buy' button. Simple as that It is actually a bit sad to see a game like this dropping to a dollar...
I know, such an amazing gem, now lowered to a price that will never compare to the wonder you get upon playing this game.
How does this compare to Starbase Orion? I bought that last week and was a little underwhelmed by some of the features although it does look lovely. Also, does this game have a random map generated every time you play?
The game looks so confusing... how hard is it to play? I bought King of Dragon Pass and still don't understand it. =)
I bought this a few weeks ago, looks great but wow.. My feeble brain cant understand a thing so sadly its not been played for more than 10 mins. Its just too complex for me, shame. It looks awesome
Ladies and gentlemen, roll up, roll up! If this 4X game has you scratching your head and wondering what the metric Christ is going on, the Eclipse thread is waiting to welcome you with open arms as a more manageable starting point for the genre. ^_-
Random map every time. 21 races to choose. Huge tech tree. Ability to design every ship. Designate each settlement's expansion. Epic game.
It's a port of the old PC game, and therefore has less bells & whistles than SO - however it's a tried and true 4X classic. Just about anything you read about the original game applies here, except for the updated UI. Ascendancy on Wikipedia
This has been crazy Sci fi week for me - Eclipse, Star Command , Ascendancy , not to mention how beautiful each of those icons look when grouped near each other.But boy, I didn't read so much pages of manuals in my whole life as in past 2 days