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Savant - Ascent REMIX
- Released
- Sep 29, 2023
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Developer postUpdate v1.24 - Wyrm Season
- IT'S WYRM SEASON - Join this new Special Event while we celebrate Savant - Ascent REMIX's one year anniversary! Jump into Survival from the main menu, and select 'Special' to join. BEWARE - Chaos Waves are back for this event, and this time the dreaded Red Wyrms have joined the
Original post- IT'S WYRM SEASON -
Join this new Special Event while we celebrate Savant - Ascent REMIX's one year anniversary!
Jump into Survival from the main menu, and select 'Special' to join. BEWARE - Chaos Waves are back for this event, and this time the dreaded Red Wyrms have joined the party! You can also unlock a unique piece of the soundtrack by defeating Chaos Chesters!
The Competition ends on Monday the 30th - and the winner is rewarded a free code to our upcoming title - Vikings On Trampolines, which soundtrack is composed by none other than Savant himself!
For tips and tricks - don't hesitate to join our Discord! That's where all the pro's are at:
Here are some additional features and changes in v1.24:
Auto-Aim Rework:
In preparing for the game's console release, we've done a massive overhaul of the auto-aiming system. When using a gamepad, you'll now see a crosshair that marks the currently targeted enemy.
For those that struggle with using dual-sticks, the game will now auto target the closest enemy whenever you shoot using the Right Trigger. Pro players will prefer to use the thumbstick to aim, for precise shots!
We are still putting finihsing touches on this feature, so please let us know if you've got any feedback.We'll have more news on the console launch in the coming weeks.
Other Minor additions:
- Larger fonts for better readabilty on Steam Deck.
- Rankings are now displayed on the leaderboard.
- The Valchemist will no longer evade regular shots.
- In Story Mode, the Valchemist now shoot fireballs instead of his Black Hole attack.
- Minor adjustments to a selection of waves in Survival Mode.
- You must now hold the 'Clear Save' button to delete your save file.
- Developer post
Savant - Ascent REMIX Anniversary Sale!
Phew - time flies! And it's time to celebrate the anniversary of Savant - Ascent REMIX's launch here on Steam. Join us in celebration and check back tomorrow (Tuesday 24th) for the next scoring competition! While you're at it - Join the party over on our Discord channel or catch
Original postPhew - time flies! And it's time to celebrate the anniversary of Savant - Ascent REMIX's launch here on Steam. Join us in celebration and check back tomorrow (Tuesday 24th) for the next scoring competition!
While you're at it - Join the party over on our Discord channel or catch us on our socials. We'll spend this week posting about the game and sharing news from our travels to Tokyo Game Show 2024, where we'll be showing off Vikings On Trampolines!
~ D-Pad Studio
Developer postNow Available On Mac and 40% Off!
Rise through a robot-infested tower in this unique bullet-hell / shoot-em-up! Unlock incredible power-ups in the newly released Ultimate Update - and bust out dance moves as you conquer the galaxy! Obtain the ability to grab your enemies and absorb their powers! Boost your magic
Original postRise through a robot-infested tower in this unique bullet-hell / shoot-em-up! Unlock incredible power-ups in the newly released Ultimate Update - and bust out dance moves as you conquer the galaxy!
Obtain the ability to grab your enemies and absorb their powers! Boost your magic by with the Philiosopher's Stone, a terrible artifact that breathes life into inanimate objects! Check out the full trailer below!
Watch on YouTube 
Developer postUpdate v1.22 - Champion Of Chaos
Who will become Champion Of Chaos!? Starting today, we invite you to join this new Special Event! It's a fierce competition on in Survival Mode, running from 23rd May to 1st of June - 11am PST (Saturday). Here's what to expect: Chaos Clusters Chaos Cluster are an additional clust
Original postWho will become Champion Of Chaos!?
Starting today, we invite you to join this new Special Event! It's a fierce competition on in Survival Mode, running from 23rd May to 1st of June - 11am PST (Saturday).
Here's what to expect:Chaos Clusters
Chaos Cluster are an additional cluster of enemies that appear during a wave. They appear every 5 seconds, and consist of random enemies from the game. Some of these carry useful spells! Destroy these clusters for additional points, and be careful not to let them trample you!
Special Chester
A new type of Chester has been added to the game! These carry limited edition Plate Pieces, and are only available during the Special Event. Plate Pieces dropped from these Chesters are green, and unlocks hidden soundtracks in your Playlist. Catch them while the event is still ongoing!
BUT they won't go down easy! They'll circle you and pelt spells of their own. Use your unlocked abilities to your advantage, and take em down as fast as you can! They'll dissapear before the current wave ends.
Trading Cards
Thanks to the game's growing community, Steam has allowed us to add Trading Cards to the game! Earn them from playing Savant - Ascent REMIX, turn them into badges and unique emotes!
Survival Mode is one of the hardest modes of the game, and if you are seeking tips/tricks, head on over to our Discord, where current champs are eager to give you some pointers!
Hotfix Notes:
v1.22c: Added countdown on events in Survival Mode.
v1.22d: Buffed REMIX character - can now perform Ultra Shot without needing to Power LVL. Increased number of missiles on Power Shot: A single charge will fire 3 shots, two charges will fire 5 shots, max charges will fire 7 shots.- Developer post
MAC version announced! Looking for testers!
The game is finally ready to play on MAC. Wanna help us test it, or got some friends with MAC? Send them our way and we'll chuck em a free Steam key for the game in exchange for feedback! Check our Discord #announcement channel to sign up!
Original postThe game is finally ready to play on MAC. Wanna help us test it, or got some friends with MAC? Send them our way and we'll chuck em a free Steam key for the game in exchange for feedback!
Check our Discord #announcement channel to sign up!
Developer postUltimate SPRING Competition
Now that the Ultimate Update is here - it's time to kick things off a bit! Today, you can enter the 'Spring Cup' Special Event in Survival Mode. This event will run until Tuesday 14th May 12am PST (21:00 CET) - and if you place among the Top 3, you'll win some D-Pad merch and del
Original postNow that the Ultimate Update is here - it's time to kick things off a bit!
Today, you can enter the 'Spring Cup' Special Event in Survival Mode. This event will run until Tuesday 14th May 12am PST (21:00 CET) - and if you place among the Top 3, you'll win some D-Pad merch and delicious treats fit for a champ!
Enter our Discord for official rules - or seek tips & tricks from the experts! See you on the leaderboard.
- Developer post
ULTIMATE UPDATE - Now Live!
Classic Mode: A new (or rather Classic) way to experience the game! New Powers This mode lets you unlock new abilities as you ascend through the tower! Some of these abilites are amazingly powerful, like the Spell Book, which lets you absorb projectiles from enemies and store the
Original postClassic Mode:
A new (or rather Classic) way to experience the game!
New Powers
This mode lets you unlock new abilities as you ascend through the tower! Some of these abilites are amazingly powerful, like the Spell Book, which lets you absorb projectiles from enemies and store them as spells, which you can cast at any time!Ultra Shot is another ability - letting you summon a dragon to trash your foes! This is made even more powerful by increasing your Power LVL!
Check out the official trailer below:
Watch on YouTube Discover all the new abilities by playing through the Classic Story Mode. These abilities also carry over to Classic Survival Mode & the new Time Attack Mode!
REMIX Mode:
There's been a slew of changes to this mode as well. Some of the new abilites from Classic Mode are now available, and will be unlocked from the moment you start, including Spin Dash & Ultra Shot.
Survival Mode:
More challenges has been added, and new waves of enemies to keep you on your toes! Once you complete the FINAL WAVE - a greater challenge awaits - the Samurai is not only joined by foes from the lower levels, but other bosses as well!
Look out for wild Chesters, which will start appearing during this phase, carrying CD-pieces to unlock the final songs of the game's soundtrack!
Major Addititions:
Reclaim Combo: If you lose your HIT Combo in REMIX Mode, you can quickly recover it by defeating enemies. Keep your Combo going to earn Power LVLs which empower your abilities!
In Classic Mode, once you find a way to unlock the 'Philosophers Stone' you'll be able to increase your Power LVL by absorbing enemies. When you reach MAX LVL, the Alchemist will break into dance - which charges yet another move - the Spectral Burst!
VSYNC essentially unlocks the framerate to that of your monitor. If you experience screen tearing while playing, try turning this setting on/off and look for an improvement. Find this new setting in the Main Menu, on the Display Settings page.
Custom Playlist & Songs let's you add you fave songs into the game. Drop your .mp3 files in the 'MP3' folder, and your custom songs should will be displayed toward the bottom of the Playlist on the pause menu. This folder is located in the game's installation folder, typically found through your Steam Library.
Trading Cards & Badges Thanks to our growing community, Steam has now granted us permission to add Trading Cards for Savant - Ascent REMIX! We'll be adding these shortly - so keep a look out for another update in the near future.
Minor Additions:
- Menu now display icons to help you navigate them, even if you accidentally toggled to a foreign language.
- Screenshake can now be enabled/disabled in Display settings.
- 12 new Achievements for excelling through the new Classic Mode and Survival.
- Volume of logo intros now properly affected by music volume setting.
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HOTFIX:
+ 'Dance Off' achievement now unlockable.
+ Power LVL slightly reduced Ultra Charge rate.
+ Samurai's Laser should properly fire in Survival Mode.D-Pad (& Savant)!
Developer postUltimate Update launches May 9th
It's time! Classic Mode is launching as a free update to Savant - Ascent REMIX on May 9th, along with a bunch of other additions to the game. Full details on the update will be available on launch. For an early peek, check in on our socials or join our Discord !
Original postIt's time! Classic Mode is launching as a free update to Savant - Ascent REMIX on May 9th, along with a bunch of other additions to the game.
Full details on the update will be available on launch. For an early peek, check in on our socials or join our Discord!
Developer postClassic Mode enters BETA!
Classic Mode is (almost) here! New abilities, play modes and greatly expanded stages await! Want a sneak-peek right away? You can now opt into the Beta by selecting Savant - Ascent REMIX in your Steam Library, and enter 'Properties'. From here, go to the Betas pane, and select 'B
Original postClassic Mode is (almost) here! New abilities, play modes and greatly expanded stages await!
Want a sneak-peek right away? You can now opt into the Beta by selecting Savant - Ascent REMIX in your Steam Library, and enter 'Properties'. From here, go to the Betas pane, and select 'Beta' from the dropdown menu.
Once the game has updated - you can now play the latest version of the game, which includes the anticipated 'Classic Mode'.
What is Classic Mode?
It's essentially an expanded version of the game! Unlockable Power-Ups from the original Savant - Ascent are back (with a vengence) - and you can now play Survival or the brand new Time Attack Mode with your unlocked abilities!
Survival Mode has also recieved additional challenges and waves - designed to keep you on your toes even with new powers at your disposal.
Time Attack Mode can be played on each stage or as a complete run through the entire game. This weekend, we're doing this year's very first Time Attack Competition, so get your practice in while you can!
What's Next
We still need to finalize in-game texts and translations before official launch, and iron out all the issues that might arise during testing. Want to help us translate the game into your language, or connect with other players? Join our Discord, as we prepare for the official launch of the Savant - Ascent REMIX Classic Mode!
- Developer post
Update v1.15 - Merry Xmas
Santa's here (in a Vario suit) - and he brings gifts! Meet him in the Survival Mode during the holiday season! HIT COMBOs Update HIT Combos now persist through scene transitions, so you can keep your combo going throughout the Story Mode. Keep pelting you attacks at bosses or ene
Original postSanta's here (in a Vario suit) - and he brings gifts!
Meet him in the Survival Mode during the holiday season!
HIT COMBOs Update
HIT Combos now persist through scene transitions, so you can keep your combo going throughout the Story Mode. Keep pelting you attacks at bosses or enemeis to keep your combo going - if you get hit by any of their attacks, your combo is GONE!
If you Combo is about to dissapear, get some air-time going for a final chance to refresh your combo!
Changelist:
+ 6 new christmas themed challenge encounters in Survival Mode.
+ Combos now stay for an additional second, for a total of 3.5 seconds until it is reset.
+ Big enemies now have visual Health Bars.
+ Final score screen now tallies your Highest HIT Combo and gives you a bonus (100 x Max Hit Combo).
+ Final score screen now awards Boss HIT Bonus, awarding extra points based on your HIT combo as you defeat a boss (100 x Hit Combo).
+ Three new Power Levels. - Developer post
Development Update - Classic Mode & Owlboy DLC
Due to a delay in development, we'll need some more time to complete Classic Mode & Owlboy Character Pack. More details soon - Thank you <3
Original postWatch on YouTube Due to a delay in development, we'll need some more time to complete Classic Mode & Owlboy Character Pack. More details soon - Thank you <3
Developer postBEST SOUNDTRACK - Nominate Savant - Ascent REMIX!
- Developer post
Update v1.14 - Survival Mode PART V
With Classic Mode right around the corner, we're ramping up to it's release with a few additions to Survival Mode + some tweaks to the game. Oh, and look out for the Owlboy DLC hitting Steam on Dec 5th! In October we hosted a creative competition, and we've started adding challen
Original postWith Classic Mode right around the corner, we're ramping up to it's release with a few additions to Survival Mode + some tweaks to the game.
Oh, and look out for the Owlboy DLC hitting Steam on Dec 5th!
In October we hosted a creative competition, and we've started adding challenges suggested by fans on our Discord!
New Survival Challenges:
+ Scrap Rush
+ Wyrming Up (I, II and III)
+ Saturn NightMinor Changes:
+ All big enemies (Voven, Chain-A-Rang, Flailer, Scarecrow) now explode smaller enemies around them.
+ Shark Attack in Survival Mode HP dropped from 200 to 150*.
+ Creeping Goats now level up when a boss is defeated, instead of when their wave end.
+ Reduced speed and HP of Creeping Goats.
+ Asteroids removed from Survival (for now).
+ Increased Bombs HP from 3 to 7 during Samurai Fight.Glitch Fixes:
+ Fixed bug where Vario would hurt player even while invisible.
+ Fixed Chain-Saw collision detection.
+ Fixed issue with explosions doubling HIT Combo.
+ Fixed issue where Goat enemy could not be defeated*.
+ Fixed crash when trying to shoot Shark Ship in background*.
+ Fixed misspelling of Ceaseless Copters.*Hotfix for 1.14b
Because some of these fixes address the scoring system - we've created new leaderboards for Story Mode, and made the current leaderboards 'Legacy'.
They'll remain on the Steam Community for all to see, but you'll no longer be able to compete on these.
Developer postDLC Announcement: Owlboy x Savant
It's A Great Day! We've just announced another BIG update to Savant - Ascent REMIX. Otus, Geddy, Alphonse and Twig from Owlboy will ascend on Dec 5th! As our first official DLC for Savant - Ascent REMIX, you'll be able to play the entire game and all it's modes with the new chara
Original postIt's A Great Day!
We've just announced another BIG update to Savant - Ascent REMIX. Otus, Geddy, Alphonse and Twig from Owlboy will ascend on Dec 5th!
As our first official DLC for Savant - Ascent REMIX, you'll be able to play the entire game and all it's modes with the new characters!
A New Way To Play!
You can switch between each character (or gunners, as we like to call them) just like in Owlboy! Otus will be able to carry each gunner between platforms, creating a unique way to traverse the tower. Check out the screenshots below, mark your calendars and put Savant - Ascent REMIX on your wishlists! You can also fetch Owlboy right now at 65% Off for the occasion:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/115800/Owlboy/
The DLC was announced as part of Owlboy 7th Anniversary! Join us in the celebration over at our Discord channel!
- Developer post
Tomorrow: What's next for REMIX?!
We'll be going live on our Twitch channel at 11am PST tomorrow (Nov 1st) to celebrate 7 years of Owlboy! Watch here: D-Pad Studio on Twitch For those who'll miss the big reveal, we'll have a recorded session available after the live-stream concludes, available on the D-Pad YouTub
Original postWe'll be going live on our Twitch channel at 11am PST tomorrow (Nov 1st) to celebrate 7 years of Owlboy! Watch here: D-Pad Studio on Twitch
For those who'll miss the big reveal, we'll have a recorded session available after the live-stream concludes, available on the D-Pad YouTube Channel.
Wanna join the party? Jump onto our amazing Discord community:
Savant - Ascent REMIX is now on sale throughout the week, along with Owlboy! Check it out:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/115800/Owlboy/
Developer postUpdate v1.13 - Survival Mode 2.0 + More Spookyness!
It's our final spooky update! Survival Mode is getting a significant change with this patch! Details below: Survival Mode 2.0: + Survive 10 increasingly challenging waves of enemies and bosses! Score as many points as you can until you reach the dreaded *Final Wave*! + New All-Ti
Original postIt's our final spooky update! Survival Mode is getting a significant change with this patch! Details below:
Survival Mode 2.0:
+ Survive 10 increasingly challenging waves of enemies and bosses! Score as many points as you can until you reach the dreaded *Final Wave*!
+ New All-Time, Daily & Weekly Survival leaderboards has been added.
+ Creeping Goats now spawn in various formations.Survival Mode is no longer an endless run, but rather pits you against 10 randomized challenges on a Daily or Weekly basis! This should make the mode less grindy, but still present you with a great challenge as you'll need to change up your strategy with each attempt to increase your standing on the leaderboard!
Join our Discord community and catch a glimpse of the Survival pros in action!
New Survival Challenges:
+ Prince of Flails I, II & III. The Prince grows stronger with each encounter!
+ Bats Everywhere.
+ THIS ENDS NOW - the *Final Challenge*Minor Changes:
+ Some visual enhancements to challenge spawning sequence.
+ Pause screen now fades background to a greater degree.OH! And check in on us on Nov 1st, as we celebrate Owlboy's 7th Anniversary! We're going to reveal gameplay from the incoming Savant - Ascent REMIX Classic Mode, and MORE! It's gonna be a special event that you don't want to miss!
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Developer postUpdate v1.12 - Survival Mode Part IV
Spooky week is right around the corner! There's several new additions to Survival Mode this week, as well as balances & fixes to the game. Here's a full list of changes: Spooky Survival: + Scarecrow King mini-boss event has been added to Survival Mode! Take him on in the Dail
Original postSpooky week is right around the corner! There's several new additions to Survival Mode this week, as well as balances & fixes to the game. Here's a full list of changes:
Spooky Survival:
+ Scarecrow King mini-boss event has been added to Survival Mode! Take him on in the Daily or Weekly challenge! Watch our for those pesky kiddie-ghosts!
+ Goat Rain enemy event has been added to Survival Mode! Get your umbrella (or just blast them away with your Power Shots!)
+ Several new Chain-A-Rang waves to keep you on your toes! Deflect those Rotating Sawblades back onto the foes for a Trick-Shot, which awards massive bonus points!
Minor Fixes:
+ Reduced screen-shake on shooting regular missiles.
+ Leaderboards now include Friend scores, as well as Global scores.
+ Bombs in the Samurai fight now explode adjacent bombs during his 2nd phase.
+ Display Settings now available in Main Menu. Switch to Windowed mode here. There's only a few resolutions to choose from - want more? Comment below or visit our Discord (link below).We are continuing our work on the upcoming Survival Mode, and we're also prepping for the 7th Anniversary of Owlboy! Check in on our Discord for competitions & to keep an eye on what's around the corner!
Developer postPatch 1.10 - Survival Mode PART III
Weekend is here - time to Ascend! The Survival Mode has been updated with new waves, surprise encounters and boss events! Find a full list below: + New Biomes: Survival now starts in the Elevator stage, and will eventually lead you towards the edge of the galaxy! + Creeping Goats
Original postWeekend is here - time to Ascend! The Survival Mode has been updated with new waves, surprise encounters and boss events! Find a full list below:
+ New Biomes: Survival now starts in the Elevator stage, and will eventually lead you towards the edge of the galaxy!
+ Creeping Goats now spawn from the sides.
+ Creeping Goats no longer have a level cap, and will keep getting faster & stronger as you proceed through Survival Mode. Goats will stop spawning for 15 sec when a boss encounter begins.
+ New enemy waves from Catacombs stage has been added to Survival (Scarecrows, Crystal Bats and Flailers).New Survival Challenges:
+ Ceasless Copters (enemy challenge)
+ Fodder Feast (enemy challenge)
+ Vario Triplets (Vario challenge)
+ Omni-Steel (Samurai challenge)
+ Samurai Split (Samurai challenge)
+ Slice & Dice (Samurai challenge)
Fixes | Misc:
+ Aim could sometimes lock for a moment after shooting a Power Shot. This has been fixed.
+ Scarecrows now move in a circle around you, instead of dissapearing completely. They turn semi-transparent, and can still be shot in this phase.
+ Valchemist should now be properly disposed of when beaten in Survival Mode.We're doing a weekend hi-score competition over on our Discord! For a chance to win Savant swag, join us and find out more: D-Pad Discord
Please enjoy the weekend ahead, and bear with us as we continue working on 'Classic Mode' and additional future surprises!
Developer postPatch 1.09 - Chainsaws & Auto-Fire - 9th Oct
Today's patch seeks to turn an enemy attack against them, and introduces Auto-Fire! Below are a list of changes: - You can toggle Auto-Fire with the Middle Mouse Button. A prompt in the top-left corner will show up, indicating your toggle. Auto-Fire will charge and shoot your nor
Original postToday's patch seeks to turn an enemy attack against them, and introduces Auto-Fire! Below are a list of changes:
- You can toggle Auto-Fire with the Middle Mouse Button. A prompt in the top-left corner will show up, indicating your toggle. Auto-Fire will charge and shoot your normal missile attacks automaticly. Give your index-finger a rest with this life-saving feature!
- Chain-A-Rang attacks can now be deflected against them.
- Deflecting a Chain-A-Rang's attack grants you a +5 HIT Bonus.
- Deflected Chainsaws can destroy enemies in it's path and rack up points & HITs as if the player defeated the enemy normally.