
Ascending Madness
Ascending Madness is a hardcore, psychedelic, twin-stick shooter adventure. Assassinate a renegade scientist who appears to have gone completely insane.
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August 30, 2019
6 years and 339 days ago
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Ascending Madness is a hardcore, psychedelic, twinstick shooter with a dark trippy vibe and fast fluid combat.
Take on the role of a merciless bounty hunter as he encounters increasing madness while on a mission.

Assassinate a renegade scientist and her group of devout followers who appear to have gone completely insane.

Take on the role of a merciless bounty hunter as he encounters increasing madness while on a mission.

Assassinate a renegade scientist and her group of devout followers who appear to have gone completely insane.

- Fast Combat Across Diverse Arenas
- Bosses!
- Intense Futuristic Weaponry, like the 'Flame Sword', 'Sniper Laser', and 'Pulverizer'
- Waves of Bizarre Monstrosities
- Interesting Rune Upgrades for your Battlecraft
- Story Mode Involving the Psychedelic, the Spiritual, and the Surreal
- Challenge Mode to Compete for High Scores
- Colorful and Gritty Art Style
- The Meaning of Life