비가내리는하마
06/09/2026
06/09/2026 10:49 PM (+09:00)
167 °C

Alright, let's get started today... Here's the guide.

Opening song- saewool's  BL∞MING STARS
I'll summarize at the end... just look at that if you're lazy.
Newbies&returning players, I've summarized the essential daily and weekly quests you must do right now.
First, the event icon in the middle left.
1. Attendance Summon
You must click that free covenant summon +20 times to apply it... Every single day! 
2. Covenant Summon 20 times. Click the web event written right below the event.

A voting window like this will appear. Vote here and select the hero you want to see in a different form a year from now. The skin will be selected based on the vote count. 
Not only that, you get coins every time you vote, and in the coin exchange shop,

you can get these delicious items. You can even keep getting energy, so you should do it every day, right?
If you keep scrolling down, you'll see the special gift screen. This one  has reached accessory charm x10, so you can claim it.
3. (Event Tab) Shining Moments
This just fills up when you do your daily homework. In my case, I get all the points just by doing Arena 10 times.

4.[This is optional] It's an enhancement support event. If you enhance artifacts or equipment, you get a certain cashback (high-grade equipment/accessory charms)...
Since the upcoming Chaos Zero Nightmare collab event side story will likely give equipment farming, saving energy is also  one option  ( I'm saving energy to spend when the collab arrives~)

5. Orbis Guide (Daily Homework)
This  fills up within 5 minutes if you do hunts or arena, so make sure to do it. It gives Skystones! 65 of them 

It's fine to do NPC battles in the Arena, but I  recommend  hitting other users' defense teams to get more  points and Arena point rewards.I recommend hitting other users' defense teams.

If you spend flags, you can also get the Arena battle pass rewards? (Don't buy the premium one, it's not worth the money)

This gives Skystones based on your ranking when the Arena season ends every week (Sunday at 10 PM). If you maintain Champion,  it gives 840! Make sure to maintain it, it's easy to achieve.

6. Shop
There are things you need to buy from the shop every week. Looking at the list: Molagora (1st priority), Energy (2nd priority), Charms (3rd priority) . Other items are  not mandatory and are  personal preference.
That's why you need to spend your Arena flags well to buy these items. Don't skip it just because it's annoying.
7. Sanctuary (Weekly reset, excluding Heart of Orbis)

Forest of Souls / Heart of Orbis / Alchemist's Steeple  are all weekly homework, so you can do them all at once on Sunday.
However, for the Forest of Souls, just check it occasionally to harvest penguins and click the Molagora catalyst, and that's it.

In the Heart, you can try for good rewards by clicking purify every week... 
It gives reroll tickets every week, and you can select and get items once a month... Aim for the SSS items!
ㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡ
From here on, additional things to do (optional)
1. Call of Chaos / Conditions apply, but infinite charm farming is possible.
Think of it like League of Legends ARAM augments.
3 wins give 3 energy.
From 5 wins, it gives 4 energy, but it costs 3 entry tickets  
It gives charms like this... I really want to kiss the person who planned this content.
2. Path of Glory
It gives currency regardless of whether you do Real-time Arena, Hunt, or Arena. It's a very nice box that gives 5-star Covenant&Moonlight heroes.  With the coins obtained here,
you can buy various resources in the exchange shop, so keep that in mind~
Recommended items are
Cosmonium / Ring of Serenity / 5-star Moonlight Selection Ticket / Mana Control Catalyst / Bottle of Knowledge / Astrarium 
The rest is personal preference.
Returning to the Sanctuary,The Alchemist's Steeple can be used to convert items into charms every week. This is a system where you extract useless equipment obtained from hunts and convert the resulting materials into charms...
Charms are always in short supply, so make sure to do this as well.
Summary- After logging into the game, go to the event banner and claim everything you can,  do 10 Arena battles, complete the Orbis Guide,  and spend your energy every day without leaving any behind.
Spend energy/flags every day (Important)
If you have questions about other content not mentioned here, leave a comment and I will answer them sincerely 

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크루 홍나경
06/09/2026
06/09/2026 09:56 PM (+09:00)
191 °C

Hello! This is Stove Crew 3rd generation member Hong Na-kyung ⸜( •̑‧̮•̑ )⸝

Epic Sevenhas already reached its 8th anniversary since its release on August 30, 2018...!

So I visited the Epic Seven 8th Anniversary Collaboration Cafeand 「Succession of Eternity」 I will leave a review ദ്ദി ' ᵕ ' )

First, the currently ongoing Epic Seven 8th Anniversary Collaboration Cafe

until September 30this being held at SMG Cafe on the B2 floor of Sinchon U-PLEX!

They displayed various special benefits and merchandise with such care that it was quite fun to look around from the entrance!

The position acrylic badges and coasters, which are so cute in person, were special benefits for the collaboration menu.

Until September 16th, an original ticket is given for every purchase of 30,000 won or more in MD!

The quality was so good that I really wanted one..

Even the random photo cards that could be purchased at the kiosk were displayed so beautifully that

I almost went bankrupt due to the desire to own them ;´༎ຶਊ ༎ຶ`;

I went inside the cafe and tried the collaboration menu as well.

I had the Goddess's Fragment Ade, Click! Shell Camera Macaron, and Aither's Seaside Restaurant Hot Dog 

There were three types!

Actually, usually you don't expect much from collaboration cafe food, right?

(Food is just an excuse.. the main thing is the special benefits, ahem..)

But all three menus were of very high quality and tasted great...!!!

Therefore, if you are interested in Epic Seven, I highly recommend visiting the collaboration cafe |•̅ᴗ•̅)ノ"

There are not only regular menus sold until September 30th, but also seasonal limited menus and limited special benefits,

so it would be good to keep that in mind when you visit!

(The Chaos season limited menu is so cute that I'm considering visiting again..)

Check out the detailed notice for the Epic Seven 8th Anniversary Collaboration Cafe (Click)

Continuing with the review of the Succession of Eternity |ꒉ:)و ̑̑

From the participants' seats visible as soon as you enter the venue to the flea market on the left and the main stage!

Really various events were held.

I started by looking around the flea market!

You can purchase Epic Seven merchandise created by the sellers.

Looking at not only official merchandise but also fan-made creations filled with affection

is the charm of offline events...

It was so much fun because they were selling various types of merchandise,

and it was great that they kindly explained the merchandise as well ( ・∇・)

The cute cushions given to the participants and the set-up Lizette chairs and tables!

As it was a place for the true fans who made it through the 122-person limit,

the details for the fans, starting from the seating arrangement, stood out (ദ്ദി˙ᗜ˙)

Unfortunately, I couldn't attend ㅠ.ㅠ

But I heard that various events such as Golden Bell, developer meetups, and equipment enhancement battles were held afterwards!

 

Outside the venue, photo events with cosplayers who jumped out of the game were also taking place!

You could get a photo card if you took a picture with the cosplayers..

Am I allowed to enjoy this much?ㅠㅠ

Gamdasal acrylic standee ჱ̒¯꒳¯)

This was the review of the Epic Seven 8th Anniversary event!

It was really fun...ᐡ⸝⸝⸝⸝ᐡ💦

If you are interested, don't miss the collaboration cafe running until September 30th..!

Thank you for reading!  See you in another review post ・ᴗ・ )੭''


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크루 김유나
07/09/2026
07/09/2026 03:08 PM (+09:00)
넘 즐거웟던 8주년!!!!!
47667225
06/09/2026
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Extinct
05/09/2026
05/09/2026 09:25 AM (-NaN:NaN)
354 °C

To survive and thrive in Buenos Aires, you need to stay alert with your belongings, manage the intense summer heat, and navigate local customs with confidence. If you dislike tours, play BTS Cooking On STOVE instead.

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06/09/2026
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05/09/2026
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02/09/2026
02/09/2026 07:14 PM (+09:00)
332 °C

🔔 Daily Reminder

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크루 최민지
01/09/2026
01/09/2026 06:20 PM (+09:00)
430 °C

 Going up? 

 Going down? 

 Buy today? 

 Buy tomorrow? 

(What should I do..?)

Title : Gas Station Simulator

Price : 15,000₩

Genre :  Simulation, Adventure, Casual

User Rating : 100% Recommended


Wilderness left alone in the gas station,

left all by myself there raccoon one,

it's me, K-Raccoon Man

(Just trust the Raccoon Man~)

The protagonist who arrived at the gas station that's falling apart

This is the workplace where I succeed must,

Are you really working here?

It's falling apart?

2 gas pumps attached to a convenience store one

Just because it's station area so

blindly

murder case semi-basement signed a contract for

our Raccoon Man...

(Why on earth..?)

Still

 protagonist of will 

learned how to pump gas quickly

that such a game has satisfying gameplay is... really amazing...

dirty store cleaning too

Why do customers really throw trash on the floor ㅠㅠ

Ordered gas too...

I really ordered it today,

if the price drops tomorrow

(tears)

Like that..

ordering too...

stock too...

calculating too..

uh..?

this.. feels like I've done this somewhere..?

It's my 1st day as a convenience store part-timer, is it always like this? [inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories] Go to post >>

Working diligently like this

occurring defects..

as expected..

there's a reason for a cheap place..

murder case..

all these events are connected..

I must find the truth...

I don't know about the truth..

just K-tourist attraction

turning into our Raccoon Man

in this narrow gas station why are there so many

mysteries

making good use of..

really K- Gas Station

tenaciously earning and

gas station too upgrade and

(not a secret that there's more to do as you upgrade)

per day for
1,373 won

(as of 2026.9.1)

part-timer too hiring and

 

pitiful..

all automation and then there's some free time

quite a lot of content!

camera too and

car too and

net too and

fish too and catch a lot..

of course

fish gives money every time you catch it..

working without rest

K-rest

this world raccoon came to mind..

if you earn a lot of money

gas station prettily decorate..

I don't have that talent

 extreme efficiency 

gas station decorated as..

money best

busy busy

K - Gas Station Management and

this gas station hidden secret

that truth of the secret those who want to know,,

right now  Gas Station Simulator

how about it?

[Gas Station Simulator] Go to store page >>

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크루 이창민
08/09/2026
08/09/2026 11:28 PM (+09:00)
오르락 내리락 거리는 유가에 대응하여 운영해야하는 주유소라니현실이 반영된 것 같아요...ㅠㅠ
초거대왕꿈틀이
03/09/2026
03/09/2026 03:16 PM (+09:00)
4 °C

Residents' concerns about youth smoking and illegal businesses in the Gurae-dong area of Gimpo have been posted on the 'Smiling Global Village' gallery

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엘리프게임즈
02/09/2026
02/09/2026 02:06 PM (+09:00)
730 °C

Summer is coming to an end now. Have a great day!

It's cute

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2hr ago
10/09/2026 08:33 AM (+09:00)
굿
활리이
01/09/2026
01/09/2026 08:26 PM (+09:00)
599 °C

It is hot.

Still... we have to finish what we started.

Exchange everything you need to exchange..

Finish up your dailies!

Let's wait for reset day!

[Let's go]

aishu
01/09/2026
02/09/2026 01:16 AM (+09:00)
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DominielBadge Icon
04/09/2026
04/09/2026 07:00 PM (+09:00)
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Hello Heirs. This is GM Dominiel.

 

A realm of raw chaos has opened, and the Creators are stepping up on behalf of all Heirs to answer 「The Call of Chaos」!

 

Only two official chances are given!

 

We would like to introduce 「The Call of Chaos - Creator Challenge」, where the final rankings are decided strictly by the scores earned in only two official chances.

 

Which Epic Seven Creator will claim the top spot in the 「The Call of Chaos - Creator Challenge」?

Be sure to tune in and follow every moment of their epic journey!

 

Please refer to the details below for more information.

 

■ Answer the 「The Call of Chaos」! “Creator Challenge” Event

 

1. Event Schedule

Category

Schedule

Official Challenge Attempt

CHALLENGE 01 – First Half

9/5 (Sat) - 9/6 (Sun) (UTC)

1

CHALLENGE 02 – Second Half

9/12 (Sat) - 9/13 (Sun) (UTC) 

1

※ Participating Creators will have only one official challenge run per phase (First Half and Second Half) during the event period, and only scores from this official attempt will count toward 「The Call of Chaos」 ranking.

※ Participating Creators must display the 「The Call of Chaos」 on their live stream before taking on the challenge.

 

2. Scoring Method

- Scores obtained from the official attempts in the First Half and Second Half will be combined.

- First Half Score + Second Half Score = Final Score.

- The Creator with the highest Final Score will be determined as the final winner of 「The Call of Chaos – Creator Challenge」.

※ All scores will be calculated based on the submitted result screens (screenshots).

※ Points will only be valid if the gameplay of each official challenge attempt is recorded and verifiable via the stream link.

 

3. Results

- 9/9 (Wed): Current Rankings and Key Stats will be revealed after the First Half ends.

- 9/16 (Wed): Final Results and Final Winner will be announced.

 

■ Creator Stream Channels

Creator Name

In-game Nickname

Main Streaming Channel

Gommy곰탱

탱구

https://chzzk.naver.com/30025f8af649358343e3ef86a769d3d6

TURACK

TURACK

https://youtube.com/@turack

배민기

EpicAiBot

https://youtube.com/@배민기_bae

라이구스

라이구스

https://youtube.com/@라이구스

dZanderr

dZanderr

https://youtube.com/@dzanderr

AceTrainerE7

AceTrainer

https://youtube.com/@acetrainere7

fivers5

fivers5

https://youtube.com/@fivers5-e7

Moriyaism

Moriyaism

https://youtube.com/@moriyaism

shurikn

shurikn

https://youtube.com/@shurikn123

aneuo

aneuo

https://youtube.com/@aneuo

Meowmixxed

Meowmixxed

https://youtube.com/@meowmixxed

Sindreeee

Sindree

https://www.twitch.tv/sindreeee

extrafishz

여분물고기

https://youtube.com/@extrafishz

100derek100

Terguen

https://youtube.com/@terguene7

Volcanix_12

Volcanix

https://youtube.com/@volcanix1263

xwsquare

xwĝ

https://youtube.com/@mhu-o5e

暇人

峰島由宇

https://youtube.com/@himajin-99999

itukin

Itukin

https://youtube.com/@itukin

※ Participating creators and round schedules are subject to change depending on circumstances.

※ Clicking on a channel link will redirect you to the respective creator's live stream.

※ Match results must be verified through the designated verification method to be reflected in the rankings.

※ Please contact the Epic Seven Customer Service team if you have any questions about this event.

 

■ Heir Support Event

Don’t just watch the challenge, join in on the action!

Leave a warm message of encouragement along with the name of your favorite Creator.

We’ll send 2 Leif to all Heirs who participated.

 

[Event Schedule] 

9/4 (Fri) - 9/13 (Sun) 14:59 UTC

 

[How to Participate]

- Leave a comment following the format below to complete your entry!

※ Format: Nickname / Server / Leave a message cheering for your favorite creator!

* Comments that do not follow the format, or include special characters not specified in the format, may be excluded from the event. To ensure your participation is valid, please make sure to leave your comment in the format provided above.

 

[Event Participation Reward]

- All Participants: 2 Leif

* The rewards will be sent to your in-game mailbox on 2026/9/18 (Fri). (Storage Period: 7 Days)

 

[Please Note]   

- Make sure to write down your correct nickname and server info in order to claim your rewards.  

- Event participation will be based on the in-game nickname you provided.  

* Rewards may not be given out correctly if you change your nickname.  

- Participants can only win one event prize per account, and duplicate entries will be exempt from receiving rewards.  

(You cannot participate in the same event on other STOVE communities with different languages.)  

- For more details about our event policy, please visit our [Event Regulations] page.

 

 

We hope to see lots of support and interest from our Heirs for the Epic Seven Creators' fierce challenge!

 

Thank you.

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STOVE139693217
05/09/2026
05/09/2026 02:01 PM (+09:00)
ScarX99 / Asia /aneuo Because he told me not to :)
STOVE109566045
08/09/2026
09/09/2026 02:23 AM (+09:00)
GoldSmoothie / Global / Moriyaism oh go
인벤팀
19/05/2021
19/05/2021 10:23 AM (+09:00)
100 °C
메트로배니아와 슈팅, 맛있게 섞였다

메트로배니아를 만나 더 즐거워진 슈팅 액션


인디 게임 개발사인 인디고블루 게임 스튜디오에서 스팀을 통해 신작 슈팅 액션 게임 'ASCENXION(어센션)'을 공개했다. 인디고블루 게임 스튜디오는 김혜겸 대표가 홀로 이끄는 1인 개발 스튜디오로, 현재까지 스플릿 불릿, Vectorium, Blindia 등 여러 작품을 스팀에 출시해온 바 있다.

인디고블루는 첫 작품인 스플릿 불릿부터 신작에 이르기까지, 줄곧 슈팅 게임이라는 하나의 우물만 집요하게 공략해왔다. 매 작품마다 새로운 도전을 선보였고, 시행착오를 거치며 '재미있는 슈팅 게임'이 갖춰야 하는 요소들을 하나씩 탄탄히 쌓아나갔다. 어센션은 그가 세 개의 슈팅 게임을 개발하고, 출시하면서 쌓아온 모든 노하우가 응축되어 있는, 그야말로 '액기스' 같은 작품이라고 할 수 있다.

어센션은 인디고블루의 주종목이라고 할 수 있는 슈팅을 갈고 닦는 것에 그치지 않고, '메트로배니아'라는 새로운 요소를 접목하여 색다른 재미를 추구한 것이 특징이다. 슈팅 게임 장르에서는 베테랑이라고 할 수 있는 그들이지만, 메트로배니아는 장르에서는 '초심자'나 다름없을 것이기에 걱정의 마음도 지울 수 없었다. 정식으로 출시된 '어센션'은 과연 메트로배니아와 슈팅이 맛있게 버무려진 작품이 되었는지 직접 확인해보았다.

게임명: 어센션 (ASCENXION) 장르명: 슈팅 액션 + 메트로배니아 출시일 : 2021.05.14.
개발사 : gFaUmNe 서비스 : IndigoBlue Game Studio 플랫폼 : PC

관련 링크: 'ASCENXION' 오픈크리틱 페이지


어색하지 않게 어우러진 '메트로배니아 + 슈팅 액션'


정식 출시된 어센션을 접하고 가장 먼저 느낀 것은 '이번엔 제대로 칼을 갈고 나왔구나'라는 인상이었다. 지난 2020년 방구석 인디 게임쇼 행사에서 플레이해보았던 데모 버전은 단순히 슈팅 게임에 던전 크롤링 요소를 더했다는 감상에 그쳤지만, 정식 버전은 그야말로 '메트로배니아' 장르의 게임을 플레이한다는 느낌이 가득했다.

처음엔 통과할 수 없는 지역이나 샛길이 던전 곳곳에 배치되어 있고, 엘리트 유닛이나 보스를 잡으면 그 보상으로 새로운 장비를 얻어 활동할 수 있는 범위가 점점 넓어진다. 새로운 장비를 착용하여 새롭게 해금된 지역까지 돌아갈 때는 미니맵 포탈을 타고 단숨에 이동할 수 있으므로 이동에 불편함을 느낄 일도 없다. 보물지도처럼 보이는 단서를 통해 맵에는 표시되어 있지 않은 '숨겨진 지역'을 탐험하고, 강력한 무기와 보상을 얻을 수 있는 세심한 재미 요소도 빠짐없이 구현되어 있다.

보스를 처치할 때마다 장비가 한층 강화되고, 하나씩 차례로 단계를 밟아 올라간다는 느낌을 받으며 편안하게 플레이할 수 있는 매끈한 레벨 디자인도 인상 깊다. 리뷰를 위해 5시간가량 쉬지 않고 플레이하는 동안 단 한 번의 막힘 없이 스토리 진행이 가능했고, 복잡하게 꼬여있는 길 찾기나 퍼즐에 막히는 일 없이 다양한 구성의 스테이지를 하나하나 지나며 탐험의 재미를 온전히 만끽할 수 있었다.



슈팅 장르 베테랑 개발사답게 슈팅 요소 역시 알차게 구성됐다. 플레이어는 위력과 궤적, 사정거리, 연사 속도가 모두 다른 10종 이상의 다양한 기본 공격부터 무기에 따라 달라지는 특수 효과, 충전 정도에 따라 달라지는 4개의 스킬을 동시에 운용할 수 있다. 또 착용한 장비의 성능에 따라 기본 공격의 성질이 크게 달라지기도 하므로, 각 보스의 특징에 맞춰 입맛에 맞게 무기를 바꿔가며 나만의 공략법을 찾아내는 방식으로도 게임을 즐길 수 있다.

이외에도 짧은 거리를 이동하면서 한순간 무적 판정을 얻을 수 있는 '회피' 기능이 존재한다. 회피는 스킬과 같은 에너지를 사용하므로, 상황에 따라 한정된 에너지를 회피에 활용할 것인지, 스킬에 활용하여 화력을 집중할 것인지 전략적으로 판단해야만 한다.

보통 슈팅 장르의 게임에 익숙지 않은 경우엔 무자비하게 쏟아지는 적들의 탄환에 속수무책으로 당하고, 파훼법을 찾지 못해 이내 게임을 포기해버리는 경우도 흔하다. 이러한 특징 탓에 공포나 리듬, 격투 장르의 게임이 그런 것처럼, 지레 겁을 먹고 입문조차 망설이는 이들도 많이 있을 정도다.

하지만 어센션에서는 유저가 활용할 수 있는 공격과 회피 패턴이 다양하고, 이를 뒷받침하는 강력한 성능의 장비들이 등장하기 때문에 슈팅 장르에 면역력이 없는 유저라도 큰 부담 없이 엔딩까지 플레이할 수 있다. 이점은 일반적인 슈팅 장르에 '메트로배니아'라는 새로운 장르를 접목하면서 생겨난 의외의 매력 포인트라고도 할 수 있다.


▲ 몇몇 보스들은 장비 구성에 따라 더욱 쉽게 공략할 수 있다




메트로배니아 요소는 추가 담금질이 필요하다


게임 플레이를 하는 동안 전반적으로 만족스러운 점들이 많이 두드러졌으나, 아쉽게 느껴지는 것이 없었던 것은 아니다. 개선되었으면 좋겠다고 느껴지는 부분이 몇몇 존재했는데, 대부분은 메트로배니아 요소와 관련된 것들이었다.

가장 먼저 개선되었으면 하는 것은 미니맵 편의 기능의 개선이다. 어센션은 보기 쉽게 정리된 깔끔한 미니맵 기능을 제공하지만, 주요 오브젝트와 자신의 위치 이외에 탐험에 필요한 필수 정보 몇 가지를 표시해주지 않는다. 대표적인 것이 아직 방문하지 않는 부분의 구분, 그리고 퀘스트 NPC의 표시다.

메트로배니아 장르의 게임에서 모든 맵을 해금하고, 숨겨진 부분까지 구석구석 살펴보는 것은 빼놓을 수 없는 핵심 요소라고 할 수 있다. 몇 가지 포인트에는 추가 아이템을 획득한 뒤, 혹은 NPC가 주는 퀘스트를 해결한 후에야 진입할 수 있게 되곤 하는데, 이러한 부분의 추가 안내가 없다 보니 몇몇 부분은 해결하지 못한 채 진행하게 되는 일이 왕왕 있었다.

전체 맵이 구역별로 나뉘어 있다 보니 초반 지역 포탈은 지도에서 확인할 수 없게 되고, '지나쳐버린 부분들'에 대한 아쉬움은 배가된다. 스토리 진행에는 큰 차질이 없었으나, 즐길거리를 놓치고 지나갔다는 생각에 아쉬움이 남게 되는 부분이 아닐 수 없었다.

▲ 미니 맵은 보기 편하고 깔끔하지만, 일부 편의 요소가 아쉽다

어센션은 단순하지만 직관적인 그래픽으로 꾸며졌다. 이러한 비주얼 덕분에 빠르게 움직이는 도중에도 플레이어 기체와 적, 그리고 적이 발사하는 투사체와 같은 위험 요소를 한 눈에 구분하기 쉽다.

다만 맵 비주얼은 다소 단조롭게 느껴지는 편이다. 맵마다 얼음 지대와 용암 지역, 고성 같은 키워드가 존재하나, 바뀌는 것은 전체적인 맵의 색감 정도에 그치는 편이다.

등장하는 적들도 투사체의 종류가 다를 뿐 다들 비슷비슷한 외형을 하고 있어서, 게임을 즐겁게 플레이한 것과는 별개로 기억에 남는 인상적인 비주얼의 적이나 지형을 떠올리기는 어려웠다. 매력적인 캐릭터나 상징적인 비주얼이 부족하다 보니, 성경 구절을 인용하여 나름 체계적으로 준비한 게임 속 스토리도 특별한 인상을 주지 못하고 있는 것 같아 아쉽게 느껴졌다.

▲ 단순하지만, 적 기체와 위험한 투사체를 쉽게 구분할 수 있다

▲ 색만 조금씩 다를 뿐, 맵 구성은 대체로 정적이다





어센션(ASCENXION)은 몇 가지 아쉬운 점을 고려하더라도 '수작'이라는 평가가 절대 아깝지 않은 작품이다. 1인 개발자가 만든 인디 게임이지만 게임 볼륨은 물론, 슈팅과 메트로배니아의 재미까지 하나의 작품 속에 맛있게 담아냈다. 그럼에도 가격은 단돈 만 원에 불과하다. 2~3만 원은 기본으로 가져가면서 얼리억세스 수준의 볼륨을 보여주는 몇몇 게임들과는 분명히 비교되는 모습이다.

비록 게임 속에 기억에 남는 인상적인 캐릭터는 없었지만, 인디고블루 게임 스튜디오라는 개발사의 이름은 분명히 기억에 남았다. 이들이 어센션에서 얻은 노하우를 더해 새롭게 만들어낼 신작은 어떤 게임일지, 또 이들이 전문 분야인 '슈팅'에 또 어떤 장르의 게임을 맛있게 버무려낼지 벌써 기대된다.







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