Underworld Ascendant

I’ve always been a huge fan of the Ultima series. Although I haven’t completed every installment, I’ve played most of them extensively. So when I first heard about Ultima Ascendant, it immediately caught my attention. After reading a few reviews mentioning technical issues, I was still eager to experience it for myself. After spending some time with the game, I found that it has a solid foundation. The story and...

12 found this helpful, 2026-04-05

I think this is the only Steam game I ever refunded. I impulse bought it while it was heavily discounted based on the pedigree of its creators and was unaware of its initial production woes/reception. But even after some updates, a lot of those issues were still present, and a lot of things that seemed to be in the description when I bought it were just not a thing in the game. The enemy AI really is interesting,...

11 found this helpful, 2026-05-23

I recommend this only for super-mega fans of old Looking Glass studios games (Thief 1/2, System Shock 1/2, Deus Ex) who can look past some jank. It isn't anywhere near the quality of their classic titles but there is an interesting and (barely) functional game here. Technical problems still exist but this is in a playable state and has some unique mechanics. I get that they were going for "realism" with the physics,...

12 found this helpful, 2026-04-12

Underworld Ascendant is an ambitious attempt to resurrect the design philosophy of classic immersive simulations, aiming to give players a high degree of freedom within a reactive, system-driven world. Developed by OtherSide Entertainment and published by 505 Games, it draws direct inspiration from the legacy of Ultima Underworld, prioritizing experimentation and player-driven solutions over linear progression. The...

7 found this helpful, 2026-04-08

I really really like this game, it deserves much more positive reviews.

1 found this helpful, 2026-05-16

What an f'ing mess!

3 found this helpful, 2026-06-20