Verlet Ascend

This gravity-defying, physics-based platformer will have you jumping for joy. With its innovative mechanics and mind-bending levels, it keeps you on your toes, or rather, on your feet! The game's jumping mechanics are so responsive, it feels like you have springs in your shoes. It's a jump-tastic adventure that will make you bounce with excitement from start to finish. Don't wait, jump into the fun now! gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vg2W5CEnNwY

Very fun but holy ♥♥♥♥ why does it use 80% of a 6900xt?!

There's some neat mechanics here so I wish the game was more polished, then I'd strongly recommend it rather than barely. There just needs to be more to it. The levels are procedural based but it doesn't matter much since there are so few elements in them, so they all feel the same. 6/10

Verlet Ascend is an ambitious blend of roguelike action and physics-based platforming that challenges players to conquer a towering world through agility, experimentation, and persistence. Developed by Sagewind Studio and published by Stratera Games, the game distinguishes itself with a traversal system built around grappling, swinging, and momentum rather than conventional jumping mechanics. Every ascent feels like a test of both mechanical skill and creative problem-solving, encouraging players to constantly refine their movement techniques while adapting to new situations. Instead of presenting a fixed path to victory, the game embraces procedural generation, ensuring that every climb offers fresh layouts, unexpected hazards, and different opportunities to explore. The heart of the experience lies in its movement system, which is powered by realistic rope physics. Mastering the grappling hook is essential, as players must swing across dangerous gaps, recover from near-fatal mistakes, and chain together fluid movements to maintain momentum. The controls reward precision without feeling overly restrictive, making successful navigation genuinely satisfying. Unlike many platformers…

It's fine.

it has a cool foundation for a nice little roguelite, but it feels a little barebones and does not expand itself with more mechanics