Tribes: Ascend
8.2
Platforms
- PCApr 12, 20128.2playscore8.714 Critics7.99.46K Players
14 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Ascend feels like an old-school shooter but is able to be nostalgic and innovative at the same time. Speed and scale are what set Tribes: Ascend apart from comparable shooters. There’s a barrier to entry gaining access to all the classes, learning how to “ski” properly, and generally fending for yourself in the beginning, but it’s worth the time investment.
Kyle Hilliard · May 16, 2012 Reviewed on PC - Given its free-to-play nature, one can only hope that the vehicle imbalances will be fixed and additional worthwhile game types will be added in the future. For now, it's still an incredibly enjoyable and unique FPS experience that you have no excuse not to download and GO FAST.
Patrick Hancock · Apr 23, 2012 Reviewed on PCRead full review - In the end, even with just the three starting classes and nothing else unlocked, the game is a lot of fun and still completely free. It's worth checking out for both old fans and those of you who don't know what a Spinfusor is. Tribes Ascend isn't just another modern military shooter.
Justin Clouse · Apr 21, 2012 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Even with its relatively minor flaws, anyone with even a cursory interest in Tribes: Ascend should play it. No other shooter conveys the same sense of speed – or the rush of pleasure that comes from nailing someone at over 100 KPH – as Tribes. With no barrier to entry outside of the time it takes to download and give it a try, there’s pretty much no good reason to not check out Tribes.
Anthony Gallegos · Apr 19, 2012 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Even if you don't pay up and everyone else ends up with fancier gear than you, you can still have a great time and be effective on the battlefield. The core action of Tribes: Ascend is well tuned and exciting. The unique movement mechanics transform every aspect of this otherwise straightforward shooter, creating combat zones unlike any others and making Tribes: Ascend a great bet for online competition.
Chris Watters · Apr 19, 2012 Reviewed on PCRead full review - As always, the perception of good value lies with you, but even without a penny paid this is still one of the most fluid, elegant, and strategically rich online shooters available. It’s a beautiful game to play – in the elaborate motion of its tactics as much as its bright, crisp worlds. With a microtransaction economy to fuel, many unlocks and features will follow this release and transform the game for good or ill. But at least for the moment, Tribes: Ascend is on its way up.
Edge Staff · Apr 18, 2012 Reviewed on PC - It's hard to believe that it's been 14 years since the original Tribes launched, yet despite few changes, Ascend still feels fresh. It's not for players who demand immediate gratification from their games, but those who appreciate the simple pleasure of overcoming challenges within a team environment will find a lot to like. It's deep, customizable, and provides a lot of latitude for different play styles. With no risk involved, it's worth taking the time to download it and find out if it's right for you.
Game Trailers · Apr 16, 2012 Reviewed on PC - This Venn overlap of intuition and speed is where Tribes' magic takes place: it produces hair-raising hole-in-one shots in a way that no other modern FPS can match. A brilliant resurrection of a classic. Speed and skill-driven mechanics separate Tribes from other modern shooters.
Evan Lahti · Apr 12, 2012 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Hi-Rez has taken the fundamentals of Tribes and polished them until they shine, but this is no mere rehash. The class designs change Capture the Flag utterly, transforming it into a masterpiece of high-speed tactical manoeuvring that has a niche for every kind of play-style.
Rich Stanton · Apr 16, 2012 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Tribes: Ascend is a highly enjoyable and refreshingly quick shooter. It, as a free game, puts the majority of paid first person shooters to shame. Microtransactions are used, for the most part, tastefully, and aren’t too much of a hassle when you remember that you haven’t paid anything for the privilege of playing the game. It’s not completely unique in being a fast-paced FPS, but it implements its mechanics skilfully to create a great online multiplayer experience. Best of all, you have nothing to lose by downloading it for free, so there’s no reason not to give it a shot.
Arthur Kabrick · Apr 15, 2012 Reviewed on PCRead full review
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Tribes: Ascend is the world’s fastest shooter - a high-adrenaline, online multiplayer FPS with jetpacks, skiing, vehicles, and multiple classes. The classic shooter franchise Tribes has been played by well over 1 million people. With Tribes: Ascend, the franchise is reborn – fast-paced, vertical, acrobatic combat combined with class-based teamwork and stunning sci-fi visuals.
Developer: Hi-Rez Studios