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An exiled heir explores a fantasy world, recruits followers, and fights hex-grid battles to reclaim his throne.
Released 23 Apr 2014
Explore a Connected World
Fight on Hex Grids
Lead Your Own Army
Ascension to the Throne is a turn-based strategy game with RPG elements. In a vast fantasy world the hero will have to pass many tests on his way to victory. Enemies seek to stop players from regaining power and taking revenge. Gain new friends to aid you in reclaiming the throne.
Developed by DVS · Published by Fulqrum Publishing









You play as the last heir of the Illiar family, whose kingdom has been taken and whose family has been killed. Cast far from home, the prince sets out to gather allies and regain the throne.
Travel freely through a connected fantasy world, choosing where to explore and which enemies to face rather than following a sequence of separate missions. Real-time movement across the map leads into turn-based battles.
Command squads on hex-grid battlefields, with the protagonist fighting alongside the troops. Recruit followers, manage your forces and resources, and develop the hero through experience, attributes, and equipment; losing the hero can end a battle.
Many reviewers enjoy returning to a game they remember from childhood, and some say its tactical battles, army-building, story, and music keep them playing. Others appreciate its open exploration and the hero's direct role in combat. Criticism includes long stretches of travel, uneven difficulty and balance, and technical problems reported by some players.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Controller required | No |