Prototype - Ascent Protocol
A downloadable game
About the Game
Ascent Protocol is a fast-paced vertical roguelike action platformer prototype focused on movement and momentum.
Climb upward while a deadly hazard rises from below. Jump between platforms, avoid traps, defeat enemies, and use your dash to maintain height and stay alive.
This prototype is intended to test the core gameplay loop and movement mechanics.
Current Features
- Vertical platforming
- Auto-targeting weapon
- Dash movement system
- Flying enemy
- Laser trap
- Rising lava
Controls
Keyboard
- A / D – Move
- Space – Jump
- J – Dash
- Esc – Quit
Gamepad
- Left Stick – Move
- A – Jump
- Shoulder button right / R1 – Dash
- Menu – Quit
Prototype Feedback
This is an early prototype. I'm currently looking for feedback on:
- Movement feel
- Dash mechanics
- Combat flow
- Difficulty balance
- Overall fun factor
Thanks for playing!
| Published | 1 day ago |
| Status | Prototype |
| Author | GastonAppendino |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Tags | 2D, Arcade, Fast-Paced, Prototype, Roguelike, Roguelite, Singleplayer, vertical-platformer |
| Content | No generative AI was used |
Download
Download
AscentProtocol.zip 335 MB
Install instructions
Installation
- Download and extract the ZIP file.
- Open the extracted folder.
- Run AscentProtocol.exe.
No additional software or installation is required.
Notes
- Windows only.
- This is an early gameplay prototype.
- Placeholder graphics and temporary assets are used.
- Feedback is greatly appreciated.



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