A game can only have one first anniversary on the App Store, and today is Ascendancy's. Now through the weekend only, get Ascendancy for 80% off the usual price. We want to say a special thankyou to all those who have purchased Ascendancy at full price over the last year. As some of you may have observed, we very rarely change prices, but we also don't allow advertising inside our games, don't have any non-game popups intruding on the enjoyment of gameplay, and no micro-transaction fees to purchase things that are just supposed to be part of the play experience anyway. "Just Play." Your support helps small independent developers like us continue improving Ascendancy and creating new, original, triple-A mobile games within the franchise and without. Exposure to new fans is a biggie, and every five star review helps. So if you enjoy playing Ascendancy, please consider posting a favorable review for us on the App Store. And thanks, too, to all those who have helped us improve Ascendancy by sending detailed comments to our email: [email protected] . Each of you have received personalized and quick (usually) responses and we love being in touch with customers and fans, old and new. Best, Logic Factory
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 roninld Well-Known Member Mar 30, 2011 241 0 16 #6 roninld, Jan 5, 2012 The Ascendancy game thread has some good starting information for new players, and great reminders for original players of the pc game. I know it helped me. http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=79542&highlight=ascendancy TimEggers Well-Known Member Nov 11, 2011 421 0 0 Shipping Tiskilwa, IL #7 TimEggers, Jan 5, 2012 I'm incredibly interested in this game. Mainly because of the Developers particpiation here and incredible post above, thank you! Is this game tough to "get into" espeically for somone new to this type of game? I've never heard of 4X games before o) will this one be a good one to grab? Heck, for a buck I can't imagine going wrong! TimEggers Well-Known Member Nov 11, 2011 421 0 0 Shipping Tiskilwa, IL #8 TimEggers, Jan 5, 2012 I visited your site, read some reviews, and watched some of your videos... Yeah, BOUGHT, no problem. I get the impression you guys ROCK, I can't wait to find out. As always thank you for the interaction with your customers, both here and via email. That attitude from a developer makes it much easier to hit the BUY button regardless of price... Either way, I hope to learn this game and see what it's all about. I'll bookmark all the guides and links above, anyone else wants to toss tips my way please do! Thanks Logic Factory! undeadcow Well-Known Member Dec 4, 2010 9,493 2 36 Houston, TX #9 undeadcow, Jan 5, 2012 Ascendancy is essential. Ascendancy, like any good strategy, has a learning curve but is worth the effort. 4x Wikipedia link FYI CzarCastic Well-Known Member Jan 21, 2010 2,164 0 0 Michigan http://www.8bitbrigade.com #10 CzarCastic, Jan 5, 2012 4X stands for explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate, which are the four basic objectives for games in the genre. The original 4X game was Master of Orion. Ascendancy is an excellent example, as are Starbase Orion and Distant Star, if you're looking for other iOS options. TimEggers Well-Known Member Nov 11, 2011 421 0 0 Shipping Tiskilwa, IL #11 TimEggers, Jan 5, 2012 I'm seeing that... Wow, I have selected my Race and seem to be starting to build some things and manage my skills. I can't imagine the sheer depth to this experience. I'm trying to start with a small, relatively "simple" game to learn how to play. I'm already impressed, eager to learn more and get deeper into it. violentv Well-Known Member Nov 4, 2010 912 0 16 #12 violentv, Jan 5, 2012 I can't resist 4x games especially since they are so rare in the app store.. so I will pick this up later. The lack of online multiplayer and poor AI may mean that I may not pour many hours into it though. I heard mentions of an AI patch both on the forums and on wikipedia..are there any plans on integrating it into the game? ColeDaddy Silver Supporter<br>Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze Mar 20, 2010 4,185 108 63 Male Sojourner Washington D.C. #13 ColeDaddy, Jan 5, 2012 I have no idea what "4X" is but I bought the app at the lower price point to find out. drelbs Well-Known Member Jun 25, 2009 11,200 7 38 #14 drelbs, Jan 5, 2012 Last edited: Jan 5, 2012 Good man! Wikipedia has a good writeup on what a 4X game is (and Ascendancy is mentioned in the article...) Hope you enjoy the game! leemik Well-Known Member Nov 8, 2011 57 0 0 #15 leemik, Jan 5, 2012 Thank you! This game was on my wish list for a while and $0.99 was the right push ColeDaddy Silver Supporter<br>Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze Mar 20, 2010 4,185 108 63 Male Sojourner Washington D.C. #16 ColeDaddy, Jan 5, 2012 Thanks, man. Checking out the link now. Drexiel Well-Known Member Oct 27, 2011 1,702 0 0 Commercial Diver Ponce, PR #17 Drexiel, Jan 5, 2012 damn, and i recently got Blue Libra to get my strategy fix... still havent even started... well yeah, the tutorial xD... should i get this one or is Blue Libra enough? CzarCastic Well-Known Member Jan 21, 2010 2,164 0 0 Michigan http://www.8bitbrigade.com #18 CzarCastic, Jan 5, 2012 Don't pass this up if you're even slightly interested in the genre. It's well worth the normal price and you'd be missing out on one of the better 4X games out there. It's never been on sale, so it likely won't be again any time soon. Drexiel Well-Known Member Oct 27, 2011 1,702 0 0 Commercial Diver Ponce, PR #19 Drexiel, Jan 5, 2012 Last edited: Jan 5, 2012 cool, tnx for the quick response =) I got Civ Rev, Palm Heroes 2 and Blue Libra in mid-late december and i have yet to play some of those xD I guess they might have to wait a bit more now :b EDIT: also got Galactic Phantasy... haven't even started it yet medianotzu Well-Known Member Nov 21, 2009 3,803 9 36 #20 medianotzu, Jan 6, 2012 Just to add to what's been said about the developers--it's true. They're really a helpful, friendly, cool group from my experience interacting with them. The game is really impressive as well, although to be honest, I never put in the time to figure it out properly. (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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The Ascendancy game thread has some good starting information for new players, and great reminders for original players of the pc game. I know it helped me. http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=79542&highlight=ascendancy
I'm incredibly interested in this game. Mainly because of the Developers particpiation here and incredible post above, thank you! Is this game tough to "get into" espeically for somone new to this type of game? I've never heard of 4X games before o) will this one be a good one to grab? Heck, for a buck I can't imagine going wrong!
I visited your site, read some reviews, and watched some of your videos... Yeah, BOUGHT, no problem. I get the impression you guys ROCK, I can't wait to find out. As always thank you for the interaction with your customers, both here and via email. That attitude from a developer makes it much easier to hit the BUY button regardless of price... Either way, I hope to learn this game and see what it's all about. I'll bookmark all the guides and links above, anyone else wants to toss tips my way please do! Thanks Logic Factory!
Ascendancy is essential. Ascendancy, like any good strategy, has a learning curve but is worth the effort. 4x Wikipedia link FYI
4X stands for explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate, which are the four basic objectives for games in the genre. The original 4X game was Master of Orion. Ascendancy is an excellent example, as are Starbase Orion and Distant Star, if you're looking for other iOS options.
I'm seeing that... Wow, I have selected my Race and seem to be starting to build some things and manage my skills. I can't imagine the sheer depth to this experience. I'm trying to start with a small, relatively "simple" game to learn how to play. I'm already impressed, eager to learn more and get deeper into it.
I can't resist 4x games especially since they are so rare in the app store.. so I will pick this up later. The lack of online multiplayer and poor AI may mean that I may not pour many hours into it though. I heard mentions of an AI patch both on the forums and on wikipedia..are there any plans on integrating it into the game?
Good man! Wikipedia has a good writeup on what a 4X game is (and Ascendancy is mentioned in the article...) Hope you enjoy the game!
damn, and i recently got Blue Libra to get my strategy fix... still havent even started... well yeah, the tutorial xD... should i get this one or is Blue Libra enough?
Don't pass this up if you're even slightly interested in the genre. It's well worth the normal price and you'd be missing out on one of the better 4X games out there. It's never been on sale, so it likely won't be again any time soon.
cool, tnx for the quick response =) I got Civ Rev, Palm Heroes 2 and Blue Libra in mid-late december and i have yet to play some of those xD I guess they might have to wait a bit more now :b EDIT: also got Galactic Phantasy... haven't even started it yet
Just to add to what's been said about the developers--it's true. They're really a helpful, friendly, cool group from my experience interacting with them. The game is really impressive as well, although to be honest, I never put in the time to figure it out properly.