The First Ascent takes you on a mountain climbing adventure, out now on iOS

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  • The First Ascent is a mountaineering puzzle adventure
  • Clamber up a sheer mountain face and evade obstacles
  • Customise and create your own character or pick from unlockable climbers with different abilities

For those who have ever dreamt of scaling mountains: If you’re not one who fears heights or falling, then I imagine this dream is yours too. But for those yearning to reach even loftier peaks, there’s a novel opportunity with the latest iOS-exclusive game titled “The First Ascent”.

In The First Ascent, you can either design your unique character or pick from a variety of climbers that have distinct skills, all while attempting to conquer a vertical mountain, reaching towards the skies. On this journey, you’ll encounter various challenges like precarious handholds, fierce blizzards, and gusty winds.

In terms of visuals, The First Ascent features minimalistic low-poly character models and settings, emphasizing the climber and their ascent on the rock face. If you’re seeking a realistic mountain climbing adventure, this game might not fully meet your expectations.

The peak

At the same time, for those of you wanting an experience on mobile that’s a faster-paced puzzle experience in terms of mountain exploration, then The First Ascent is probably for you. You’ll be faced with new perils and obstacles in each level, with the option to race against the clock or go at your own speed.

Without a doubt, this setup appears intriguing for a fast-moving puzzle game. With various landscapes such as jungle mountains and magma caves to discover, it’s clear that The First Ascent will deliver a lot of thrill along with nerve-wracking (literally) suspense and enjoyment.

When it comes to progressing upward, one might say that this concept is nearly synonymous with gaming, second only to tennis. If you’re seeking an immersive exploration of the platforming genre, I recommend checking out our compilation of the 25 top-tier platformers available on iOS and Android devices!

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2025-06-23 20:18