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Savant - Ascent REMIX

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

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Quick resume

Savant - Ascent REMIX is an explosive shoot-em-up / scrolling shooter, starring an acrobatic wizard on an elevator-ride. Unlock destructive spells & acrobatic moves as you survive through a tower brimming with robotic fiends!

Global score

92/100

Genres

Action, Indie

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    Pros

    • Excellent soundtrack by savant
    • Challenging and skill-based gameplay
    • Polished pixel art and visuals
    • Multiple game modes including classic and remix
    • Free upgrade for original owners

    Cons

    • Short story mode length
    • Lack of in-game volume sliders
    • Some players miss original power-up mechanics
    • Occasional bugs and unskippable cutscenes
    • Limited narrative depth

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      3

      "Players can choose combat modes (Classic or Default) and decide exploration paths with metroidvania-style backtracking and ability-based access."

      Capsule for Darksiders III Darksiders III

      "Players can choose between Classic and Remix modes, select difficulty, and decide how to approach combat and movement with multiple jump and attack options."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "The game is challenging with a high skill ceiling, requiring precise dodging and mastery of mechanics like time slowing and weapon management."

      Capsule for Sine Mora Sine Mora

      "Game is challenging with a high skill ceiling, requiring learning enemy patterns, mastering dodging, and precise timing to progress and achieve high scores."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      3

      "Leaderboards, tournaments, and score challenges encourage comparing performance with others."

      Capsule for Pinball FX Pinball FX

      "Leaderboards, survival modes, and score chasing encourage players to compare performance with others."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players report replayability through speedrunning, multiple endings, and survival modes, fostering habitual play despite short main story."

      Capsule for Super Ledgehop: Double Laser Super Ledgehop: Double Laser

      "Replayability through survival mode, classic mode, and score chasing motivates habitual play despite the short story mode."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "The game is a single-player arcade shooter with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

      Capsule for Horizon Shift Horizon Shift

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    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Players experiment with different abilities and combos, though within predefined arenas and mechanics."

      Capsule for Boomerang X Boomerang X

      "Players can experiment with different power-ups, combos, and movement mechanics, but mostly within predefined structures and levels."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over other players; interactions are individual and balanced."

      Capsule for AWAKEN - Astral Blade AWAKEN - Astral Blade

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over other players; interactions are individual and balanced."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as a fun, nostalgic, and stress-relieving distraction with immersive retro aesthetics and music."

      Capsule for Stardust Skate Stardust Skate

      "Players use the game as a fast-paced, immersive distraction with engaging music and visuals, often citing stress relief and nostalgia."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and nostalgia, with no obligation or external pressure noted."

      Capsule for Psychonauts 2 Psychonauts 2

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and nostalgia, with no obligation or external pressure mentioned."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players try different strategies, unit combinations, and approaches to overcome challenges and explore game mechanics."

      Capsule for Warfare Legacy Collection Warfare Legacy Collection

      "Players try new mechanics like multi-jumping, power-up combinations, and survival strategies, exploring different modes and challenges."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      1

      "Some exploration of level layouts and enemy patterns, but mostly linear stages with limited new area discovery."

      Capsule for Syder Arcade Syder Arcade

      "Some discovery of new levels, bosses, and enemy patterns, but mostly within a linear tower ascent structure."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -3

      "Limited customization or avatar personalization; players use preset characters and aesthetics."

      Capsule for Blood Spear Blood Spear

      "Limited customization; players mostly use preset characters and aesthetics without significant avatar personalization."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Set in a steampunk, clockwork tower world with imaginative characters and story elements."

      Capsule for RESONANCE OF FATE™/END OF ETERNITY™ 4K/HD EDITION RESONANCE OF FATE™/END OF ETERNITY™ 4K/HD EDITION

      "Set in a fictional tower with mechanical wizards, robots, and bosses, featuring imaginative pixel art and narrative elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -4

      "Minimal social connection; primarily a solo experience with limited community interaction beyond leaderboards."

      Capsule for HYPER DEMON HYPER DEMON

      "Minimal social connection; primarily a solo experience with limited community interaction beyond leaderboards."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop skills, learn enemy patterns, and improve strategies over time."

      Capsule for KLETKA KLETKA

      "Players develop skills through learning enemy patterns, mastering controls, and improving scores over time."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

      Capsule for ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4

      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires focused attention and quick reflexes; not suited for passive or background play."

      Capsule for Potatoman Seeks the Troof Potatoman Seeks the Troof

      "Requires focused attention and quick reflexes; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional sharing within the game."

      Capsule for Dead Cells Dead Cells

      "No evidence of forming close relationships or emotional sharing within the game."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; strictly individual gameplay."

      Capsule for Project Warlock II Project Warlock II

      "No leadership or group management roles; strictly individual gameplay."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players progress through levels, unlock hard modes, and collect items and power-ups."

      Capsule for Micro Mages Micro Mages

      "Players collect items and unlock power-ups in Classic mode, and progress through levels and survival challenges."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Some players find flow and catharsis in gameplay, though the action is often intense and challenging."

      Capsule for Ex-Zodiac Ex-Zodiac

      "Some players find flow and catharsis in gameplay and music, though the game is often described as challenging and intense."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      4

      "Strong sensory stimulation from fast-paced action, vivid pixel art, and intense electronic soundtrack."

      Capsule for Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number

      "Strong sensory stimulation from fast-paced visuals, pixel art, and an energetic soundtrack by Savant."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      2

      "Leaderboards and achievements provide some social recognition among players."

      Capsule for Bloody Trapland Bloody Trapland

      "Leaderboards and score challenges provide some social recognition and visibility among players."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      1

      "Minimal narrative presented through brief cutscenes; story is simple and not a major focus."

      Capsule for Rot Gut Rot Gut

      "Minimal narrative with some cutscenes and lore, but story is sparse and often confusing or ambiguous."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Requires mental challenge with combos, positioning, and character-specific tactics."

      Capsule for Roof Rage Roof Rage

      "Requires mental challenge to learn enemy patterns, manage combos, and plan dodging and attacks effectively."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      4

      "High tension and excitement from difficult boss battles and fast-paced action."

      Capsule for Intrusion 2 Intrusion 2

      "High tension and excitement from difficult boss fights, survival mode, and fast-paced gameplay."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      2

      "Generally perceived as good value for price given content and replayability, though some find it short."

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      "Generally perceived as good value especially since owners of the original received it free; some mention short length but high replayability."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      4

      "Gameplay centers on combat, shooting, and destruction of robotic enemies and bosses."

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    • Survival

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      3

      "Survival mode and challenging boss fights emphasize staying alive and overcoming threats."

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      "Survival mode and boss fights emphasize avoiding failure and managing threats under pressure."

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Fellowship.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026