
Itâs nigh impossible to tire of Skyrim, especially if youâre playing on PC.
After all, there are some fantastic mods out there, with some practically as large as an official expansion.
That being said, if you do find yourself yearning for something new with a Skyrim flavour then youâre in the right place, as Iâd like to bring Darkblade Ascent to your attention.
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Developed by PST Games, Darkblade Ascent is a âfast-paced, first-person melee roguelike RPGâ.
What sets Darkblade Ascent apart is that itâs not quite as focused on storytelling as Skyrim is.
Instead, it is concerned with combat, sending you through various runs, each boasting randomised locations and bosses, and procedurally generated weapons so no two runs are alike.
Take a look at Darkblade Ascent in action below.
Youâll be able to select weapons that match your playstyle, whether you prefer damaging from range with a spear or getting in close with a powerful two-handed sword.
Defeat fantasy monsters and youâll unlock important upgrades before you head to the next stage of your run.
There are various classes to unlock, each with its own talent tree and âgame-changing effectsâ, whatever that means.
In each run, you can only pick one upgrade from a selection of three randomised options per each stage so youâre advised to choose carefully.
From abandoned villages to derelict cathedrals, youâll traverse through all kinds of Skyrim-esque locations.
If you survive an entire run, youâll unlock additional permanent perks and, of course, thereâll be a fair split of both bosses and lower tier goons.
Darkblade Ascent launched on Steam in early access just yesterday, on 12 February, and you can currently take advantage of an introductory offer.
Itâs 15% off until 19 February, bringing the price down to ÂŁ13.50.
Already, the game boasts a Positive review score, with 95% of the reviews fitting this category.
As such, it definitely sounds like one you should give a whirl.