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Ascension Review: Explore the World of Vigil!

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After years of peace, the World of Vigil has been attacked by Samael, the Fallen One! War is imminent. The Old Gods have returned to help, and have offered us their best technologies and mightiest warriors. Who, among the mortals, will get more Honor Points to defeat the demonic army?

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Samael

In Christian tradition, Samael is commonly associated with Lucifer, the angel who was closest to God out of all angels, and who was also a guardian angel. According to the story, he tried to become a God himself and conquer His throne. To do that, he gathered supporters, but was eventually defeated by Archangel Michael, banned from the Heavens, and sent to Hell. He then became known as the Fallen One.

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Learning Moments

Ascension's entire theme is not for the faint of heart. After all, it is about fighting demons. I suggest that you don't focus on the lore that much; just learn and explore the game, which is quite easy, and take it as a fight between good and evil, the good guys versus the bad guys. It's the best thing to do.

Nonetheless, this game is a lesson in strategy and hand management. If you want to work on these concepts, Ascension might be the game for you.

Bottom line, you have to play with the 5 cards you get, and that's basically the core of the game, as well as very interesting in terms of skill. You'll have to make the right decision at the right time, but the game isn't that variable - you just need to look at your cards and decide what to do with them.

That's also why one of this game's main mechanics is hand management - you'll have to manage your Runes, Militia, and much more. You'll have to make decisions with limited resources. Now, if you enjoy counting cards, that is, taking note of which Heroes and Constructs have been played or discarded, you'll be incredible at this game.

Ascension is a lesson in management and strategy!

I highly recommend Ascension for your collection!!