- Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
- Release Date: Dec 6, 2018
- Also On: PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One

- Summary:
- Developer: A44
- Genre(s): Role-Playing, Action Adventure, Action RPG, Open-World
- # of players: Online Multiplayer
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 17 out of 21
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Mixed: 4 out of 21
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Negative: 0 out of 21
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Dec 6, 2018Ashen does more than enough to differentiate it from other Souls-like games. Although its combat utilizes the same stamina-focused mechanics, the inclusion of features that promote a sense of community with the game's characters makes for a wholly different experience.
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Dec 17, 2018Its gameplay is familiar and fun, but its world is like nothing you’ve ever seen. You have to work to see it all, and you’ll want to.
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Jan 2, 2019Ashen uses the Souls-like formula to tell a very different, optimistic story about community. Whether you’re playing alone, with an AI companion, or with another person, combat with the game’s varied enemies and bosses is challenging and satisfying. Ashen’s world feels real and lived-in, and getting to carve out your own settlement and watch it prosper is truly satisfying.
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Dec 6, 2018Ashen contributes more hits than misses to the Souls formula, though the overall experience may feel too familiar to fans of FromSoftware's trendsetting series.
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Jan 10, 2019Ashen has some very good moments, and some others than can be ruined due to a terrible artificial intelligence. I fought along and against this AI to the end of the journey, in a very polarizing game. Some people will enjoy it a lot, and some people won’t connect with it.
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Dec 21, 2018Through an embrace of more traditional game design, Ashen's take on the Souls formula ends up feeling welcome, even after countless imitators. A solid quest structure and top-notch world design make this beautiful low-fi title a worthy homage to a quickly aging series.
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Dec 18, 2018As an indie game Ashen really knows how to impress a crowd. There is so much variation in this game of 20 hours, that it easily makes you forget about all the technical mishaps.
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Positive: 33 out of 68
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Mixed: 22 out of 68
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Negative: 13 out of 68
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Dec 8, 2018Absolutely beautiful graphics . Bit like dark souls - You cant just go slashing enemies. Fantastic atmosphere
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Dec 10, 2018
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Dec 11, 2018Great Dark Souls inspired game. If you love Dark Souls and have a fast enough video card, you will most likely love this as well.
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