The Broken Ascent

Floating island platformer · Free in your browser, no download

About this game

How to play

1. Study the wind flags and listen for the whistle to learn when a gap is safe.
2. Jump across the exposed spans during the calm phase and avoid gusts.
3. Defeat the guardians by striking during their recovery and reach the exit.
4. Collect coins, use checkpoints to upgrade your blade or coat, then continue to the next island.

Features

• Chain of mysterious floating islands above the clouds
• Wind flags indicate calm and gust periods for each crossing
• Guardians become vulnerable only after their attack telegraph
• Coins are gathered in visible strings and fund permanent upgrades
• Checkpoints restore health and open the upgrade screen

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Questions and answers

How do I know when a bridge is safe to cross?

Flags flutter and a low whistle sounds during the final second of calm; jump in that moment before the gust starts.

What happens when I lose all health?

You respawn at the latest checkpoint with full health; enemies reset but any coins you have collected and upgrades you bought remain.

How do I defeat the guardians?

Guardians telegraph for 1.2 seconds, then attack; they can be hit only during the 2‑second recovery window after their attack.

How long does a typical level take?

A careful first clear of a level usually takes about 12–18 minutes.

Is The Broken Ascent free to play?

Yes. The Broken Ascent runs free in your browser, with no download and no account needed.

Can I play The Broken Ascent on my phone?

No. It was made for PC and plays with keyboard, mouse or gamepad. Open the link on a computer.