An enjoyable action roguelike with satisfying combat underscored by spectacular pixel animation. I found the sheer number of upgrade systems, unlocks, difficulty modifiers and talent trees a little overwhelming, but I can see how someone might really click with that much breadth. The UI is also a bit clunky, especially in co-op. Beyond that, Astral Ascent is a fresh take on the formula with a lot of content and excellent boss encounters.