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Vision Quest: A New Ascent

Vision Quest: A New Ascent is a challenging twin-stick action-adventure shaped by nature. Master lethal combat with precise, health-restoring critical strikes. Expand your comfort-zone as you conquer mental blocks and connect with bizarre and encouraging characters. The summit is calling.

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intheclouds studio
Publisher
intheclouds studio
Release
July 30, 2026
3 days ago
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About the Game

"Not all those who wander are lost."

Embrace the unknown. Face your demons. Uncover your purpose. In Vision Quest: A New Ascent, the journey inward is the most dangerous yet rewarding adventure of all.

Intense Twin-Stick Action

  • Overcome an onslaught of deadly mental distortions using responsive 360° controls designed for maximum precision.

  • 2-Hit Death with a twist: Strive for well-timed critical hits that restore your Health and Resolve, incentivizing an aggressive approach to combat scenarios.

Triad of Terror

Face 3 legendary, multi-phase bosses with complex attack patterns that demand flawless reflexes and a willingness to learn from your mistakes.

A Journey Shaped by Nature

  • Explore and fight through authentic mountain trails inspired by real-world terrain, each requiring new tactics to survive.

  • Stay on your toes while avoiding a variety of environmental hazards. Mother nature doesn't play nice.

Unlock your True Potential

Experiment with unique offensive abilities to exploit enemy weaknesses and gain a new perspective of your surroundings.

Built for Replayability

  • Unlock New Game+ for a one-hit-death challenge, retaining your collected abilities and facing redesigned encounters.

  • Master the Great Unknown with No-Hit and Speedrun Achievements.

A Solo Passion Project

Vision Quest: A New Ascent was passionately handcrafted by a single developer. From the atmospheric environments and original music to the dialogue and combat mechanics, every piece of this journey was built with love. Thank you for playing and supporting indie games!

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