Ascend: When Myths Fall, Heroes Rise

hidden realms · Ages 10+ · United States of America

family friendly
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Review by MICHAEL DINARDO

June 16, 2019 certified reviewer
tagged as: immersive · adventure · mystery · comedy

What I liked

The dedication to character despite all the improv and large audiences from the actors is very impressive. The variety of puzzles to solve, from literal puzzles to decoding certain conversations, can be a fun brain teaser for anybody. There’s a nice competitive in-game aspect of the show, but as an audience you’re all still enjoying the event together. The show encourages you to make friends with those around you so you can achieve your goals and quests faster and enjoy more of what’s around you.

What I didn't like

Some quests overlapped with requiring conversations with the same gods, so you could be stuck standing around for a couple minutes waiting to get the info you need. If you’re slow to start on any quests, it can certainly feel like an extreme race against the clock. Also, with so much going on, it can be overwhelming and confusing at times.

My overall impression

An expansive, choose-your-own adventure style show with so many moving parts (for better or worse), it’s an immersive joy for people of all ages. If you’re a fan of improv combined with detailed story, and also enjoy ancient mythology from different societies, this show is for you.

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