- Ascending Madness out Now! - 30 August 2019
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32455636%2F3a2d74acbdb81b01a00660e1193c43331d8c9dfa.gif Hey folks, after a year in Early Access, Ascending Madness is now officially released! Thank you to everyone who supported us along the way. We feel Ascending Madness offers a unique/fresh take on the twin stick shooter experience with some original movement mechanics and a dark psychedelic vibe. We really hope you all enjoy it! More updates to come in the future as we continue to support Ascending Madness and begin generating ideas for our next game. Until then, have a good one.
- Content Complete! Plus A look inside Merrick's Battlecraft - 30 July 2019
If you've been following Ascending Madness at all you might be wondering, just what the hell is that floating skeleton head you play as... https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32455636%2Fe686c17c250d4d14785614c1f8af54b97a803331.gif And with that I'm happy to say we just uploaded another level for you all to enjoy, including the game's epilogue, making Ascending Madness now 100% content complete! There are still a few things left to polish up and whatnot but the game is mostly done and just about ready for release. We really appreciate everyone who has purchased and supported Ascending Madness during our Early Access journey! We've learned a ton and look forward to building upon that knowledge in our future games. In the meantime expect a post in the upcoming month or so announcing the full release. Until then have a good one.
- 90% Content Complete Sale! - 11 June 2019
Hello again. We just released our latest level which includes two massive Boss battles! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32455636%2F83d973c7af44e27319e5214d56092631ca9e8107.png This makes Ascending Madness 90% content complete. To celebrate this milestone we are having a 50% off sale! Now is a great time to pick up and play Ascending Madness. We hope you enjoy it. More updates will be coming in a month or so featuring what's still to come before launch. Until then, have a good one!
- Check out these Bosses - 1 May 2019
Hey everyone! This month we're showing off a couple bosses you can expect to battle in Ascending Madness. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32455636%2Fca80ec78fe79ebfc981531d2eda3e2cee79063eb.png We hope you find them equally terrifying and intriguing. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32455636%2F1754eaa0ebaa0ab35a582b66f89aa72540d77158.png With these bosses finished the final level is almost ready for release! After that we will be adding some additional content and polishing features taking us right to the game's completion. Yes, that's right, Ascending Madness is almost complete! We are really excited about this and hopefully will be doing a full release of the game sometime this summer. Stay tuned for final updates and more information regarding the release soon. Until then, have a good one!
- Final Boss Sneak Preview - 6 March 2019
Hey everyone! Here's a sneak concept preview for one of Ascending Madness's final bosses! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32455636%2F10079c9dac8fdf7880ba9d1bbc05dba6e67e8b18.png Meet "Transitioned Skylar". Since she's still being developed in game we decided to show this flattering shot of her instead. The devouring of billions of souls has left her rather distorted in appearance but still strong in appetite. Among other things she has the ability to cause intense hallucinations and summon multiple apparitions, which encircle their target and prey on its soul. We told you the end would get weird! During the next month we will continue to work on the final bosses of the game. Look for another content update featuring more screenshots/images next month as we near the completion of Ascending Madness! Until then, have a good one!
- Last Level Lasers! - 29 January 2019
Hello again! For this quick update we're showing off a cool laser puzzle from inside the depths of an Alpha Corp spaceship. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32455636%2F07a9e2d184fc75dedbc96135051fa1fa678633ec.png The 'Spaceship level' is the final level in Ascending Madness, featuring multiple bosses and some insanely mad plot twists as the story reaches its bizarre conclusion. Check back next month for some awesome pics of one of the levels bosses! Until then have a good one everyone.
- Visceral Realm Released! - 27 December 2018
We just released the Visceral Realm level! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32455636%2F0938cd4409e0d61bce7a7cb5102f52f330f5b1ea.png Encounter the madness, pain, and malevolence in Skylar's mind, as well as your own, as you travel through a dimension experienced only by 'Our Creators'. What's Next? Up next we are working on the final level(s) of the game which will feature Laser Puzzles and New Boss Battles! More info coming next month. Until then, have a happy new year!
- Visceral Realm Teasers - 13 November 2018
Hey! Just a quick update. Here's a few teaser shots of the Visceral Realm level we are working on! The Ball of Souls https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32455636%2F901e0555efdee9d827fd33011708396df82056e6.gif An Interdimensional Castle https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32455636%2Fdc961862e59f7efc44f81f47fc385723f4150281.png The Visceral Realm is still on schedule for release early December. Upon its release we will post a bit more detailed info about the new enemies, runes, etc in the level. We also will outline the exciting things coming next for Ascending Madness! Until then have a good one everybody.
- "The Moon Lagoon" Out Now and First Sale! - 18 October 2018
Hey everyone! In between Story levels we decided to surprise everyone and release an all new Challenge Mode level called "The Moon Lagoon"! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32455636%2F7a711882a5995b4bf498872ab3fc3cdfe6b330b1.gif Fight your way through waves of procedurally generated mini-dragons in a lagoon, on the moon! If it sounds bizarre, it definitely is, but that's the joy of having a game called Ascending Madness. More good news, with the release of the Moon Lagoon we are having our first sale! Now is a great time to pick-up Ascending Madness, at 20% off! And with the Moon Lagoon released we are focusing all our attention on the next Story level, 'the Visceral Realm'. This inter-dimensional realm kicks the madness in Merrick's mind up a notch and will be unlike anything he has yet experienced in the "real world". The plan is to release the level by…
- Jungleuphoria is Released! - 17 September 2018
Just posting a quick update. Our newest level Jungleuphoria has been released! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32455636%2Fcd944bd93ca6491b17f6080cf238ea3a9b4ccc16.gif As Merrick enters the heart of the jungle his hallucinations reach their peak. 'The Gods' begin directly communicating with his mind, taking him along a surreal journey dating back to the formation of the universe. We believe this is one of our most interesting and diverse levels yet and we hope you enjoy it! What's Next? We are starting the next level, tentatively called 'The Visceral Realm', where things get even weirder (if that's possible). Skylar and Merrick finally meet and things take a sick, inter-dimensional turn for the worst. We have a lot of cool ideas in store for this new level! Look for more info including early images of the Visceral Realm in a couple weeks! Have a good one!
- Jungle Level, Cult Scientist Wizard, and More! - 3 September 2018
Hey everyone, we're back again with some cool updates to show for Ascending Madness! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32455636%2Ffb704a7d21700c743de8f4948fd83ab8660cebee.png We've been busy working on the new Jungle Level, which is about 70% complete at this point. The plan is to release it in two weeks! It's a mind altering level, full of surreal hallucinations leading up to the confrontation with Skylar and her cult of crazed companions. And a sneak peak of the new enemy - The Cult Scientist Wizard https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32455636%2F745ed2def44a375807f3675c254234fc505588df.png In addition we've added: A New Weapon Multiple new rune upgrades And are in the process of implementing an exciting, unique gameplay variant that should really shake things up in an interesting way Aside from that we're designing a new Chal…
- Week 1 Fixes/Updates - 13 August 2018
https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32455636%2F5f0f0e4eb95294d77445053ab50bb395520d8be5.png Hey everyone, here's a quick list of updates and bug fixes from the first week. Before that though, I want to thank everyone who purchased the game, Jacob and I really appreciate you checking out Ascending Madness! We plan on posting updates like this every couple of weeks or so just to keep everyone informed on what we're working on. Updates Week 1 Fixed bug of enemies getting stuck in terrain Updated Combat Cruise environment and water Improved various enemy death sounds to match the style of the game Added a new Steam Achievement Other various fixes What's Next? Up next we are beginning work on the 'Jungle Level'. As Merrick ventures deeper into the heart of the planet, his grip on reality slips almost to a breaking point as he nears Skylar's renegade camp. Collisi…
- Ascending Madness is Now Available! - 8 August 2018
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- Psychedelic Ruminations - 2 July 2018
Hey! Only one month left until Early Access release (August 8th)! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32455636%2Fa32a9cc0b5f4416035b638a5bae1b775f5b8ed6a.png We’re incredibly excited for you all to soon be able to play the surreal adventure we’ve crafted! Here’s a few things we did last month: Added a trippy new level called “Merrick’s Dream” which is a deep dive into a killer’s subconscious, foreshadowing the insanity that is to come. New enemies! Including the Tortured Soul and Tortured Plant. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32455636%2Ff41f9fa122cc469ef1135e034d426c9c86fa4088.png Our First Boss Battle featuring the “Devouring Mother”! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32455636%2Fcee278c641899af1220467a4dde5bffc8f731d88.png Many tweaks to the player movement, camera, and aiming to tighten up th…
- Arena Challenge Mode & More! - 3 June 2018
Hello! We’re back again this month with some pretty cool updates for Ascending Madness. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32455636%2Fcd4eecd7c356d2dd0fe858f00ea656b43bc4355a.png We’ve introduced the beginnings of Challenge Mode, a new way to enjoy Ascending Madness. Challenge Mode focuses on intense unlockable arenas where you compete for high scores. Our hope is for it to become a fun and competitive way to enjoy the game apart from the campaign. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32455636%2F09d937a36f970e107fcf3e264f0667aed6621d22.png Also new this month is the Player HUB, a way to equip runes you find throughout the Campaign to upgrade your Battlecraft in interesting ways. The image above shows just a couple of runes you will find in the game. The Hub also contains a codex where you can learn more about the game’s character…
- Journey Into Madness Begins! - 30 April 2018
Hi Guys and Gals! Welcome to Ascending Madness. A game we are passionate about making and excited to have you experience soon! https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32455636%2F387c7391832cd44c843636c25f4adec0934b373b.png The Idea behind Ascending Madness is to provide an extremely surreal and psychedelic adventure wrapped up in a fast and brutal shooter. We want to emphasize the use of not only skill and fast paced gameplay, but necessity of intelligent movement and weapon selection. From now until the game’s release we will post an update here every month providing a glimpse into all of the new content we have added since last month. https://cdn.steampulse.org/steam/asset?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net%2Fsteamcommunity%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fclans%2F32455636%2F1d83f487626779308a3ee717fb9fc75f5bd588de.png As it currently stands Ascending Madness contains: 3 Campaign Levels, “Cave Trip”, “Abandoned Facility”, and…
