Ascending Inferno Will Kick Off End Of October - And Is Part of The PAX AUS Indie Showcase!
10 OCTOBER 2024 - Australian indie studio Oppolyon must like to watch people suffer. Why else would they make Ascending Inferno, a Foddian indiegame where you struggle against ball physics and gravity to kick your way out of hell? The ascend begins on October 28th, when the game will launch on PC (Steam)!
You play as Dani, a recently deceased gothic soccer player who is hellbent on kicking her brother's ball-shaped soul out of the depths of Inferno.
Ascending Inferno traces its origins to a prototype conceived during a game jam focused on platformers. Evolving from this initial spark, the project blossomed into a labour of love, driven by the team's desire to craft a Foddian game that breaks new ground while remaining accessible to a wide audience.
Ascending Inferno was also selected to be a part of the official PAX Aus Indie Showcase class of 2024! The devs will showcase the game at the event and the demo will be playable on Steam during that time.
Steam Page: store.steampowered.com/app/2442820/Ascending_Inferno
About The Game
ASCENDING INFERNO is your ultimate goal in this gorgeous, challenging-but-fair 2.5D precision platformer with a ball.
Playing as Dani, it’s not enough to run, jump and platform your way out of Hell - you’ll need to dribble, kick and header her dead brother Vincent’s ball-shaped soul along with you!
Just be sure you don’t fumble the ball - the depths of Hell is a long way to fall…
Key Features
- Master Precision Platforming with a Ball (Actually Your Brother’s Soul) | Kick, Vincent’s soul through hellish landscapes where one wrong move sends you back down!
- Bask in a Handcrafted World of Gorgeous Pixel & Voxel Art | Hell never looked so fancy—explore stunning, handcrafted levels filled with fiery detail.
- Ascend Nine Challenging Layers of a Modernized Dante’s Inferno | Climb through nine sin-filled levels, each with its own devilish mechanics. Can you kick it through Limbo and beyond?
- Take Your Time or Beat the Clock with Speedrunning in Mind | Whether you’re aiming for precision or speed, there's a challenge for everyone. Just don’t drop the ball!
- Uncover Secrets Hidden Across Each Level | Explore secret rooms to piece together a hidden story lurking beneath the surface of hell.
- Unlock Free Cosmetics for Dani & Vincent | Complete in-game challenges to earn fresh new looks for both Dani and her ball-shaped brother!
Three words of advice: Don't. Fall. Down. The smallest mistake can be costly, and Vincent won’t hesitate to berate you when you fail. What else is a younger brother for?
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About the Studio
Oppolyon, founded in July 2022 by Rebecca, Isaac, Ben, and Bas, emerged from a shared passion for game development. Uncertain about their debut project, the team embarked on a series of weekend game jams, exploring diverse genres to unearth inspiration. From platformers to horror, roguelikes, and real-time strategy, each session ignited creativity and experimentation.
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