The Ascent may be proving to be a huge success in terms of its gameplay, but players are raising concerns over the game's accessibility options - one notable complaint being the in-game text size, which is very small.
While there are options to adjust the subtitle size - which work perfectly - other actions, such as the codex, quest descriptions and more, lack any means of changing their size. The result is some considerably small blocks of text which are proving challenging to read for some players.
The problem mainly seems to stem from the game's menus, as attempting to read quest objectives and the game's lore is proving very hard to do. With our own captured screenshots below, you can see just how challenging it can be from a distance - an issue amplified when playing on a TV setup.
Luckily, the team at Neon Giant has acknowledged the issue, but there's no definitive word as of yet if and when this will be sorted. Some players have also run into translation problems, but this is something that is seemingly being addressed in an upcoming patch over the next few days - already live for the Steam version.
Hopefully a solution is found, as those with poor sight will undoubtedly continue to struggle with this. It's strange that the subtitle size is changeable and not the in-game text, but hopefully it's a simple fix which can be implemented swiftly.
Have you struggled to read the text in The Ascent? Let us know in the comments below.
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It needs to be addressed urgently. So does implementing HDR, it's a cyberpunk game for God's sake!
I am really enjoying the game but it feels like it was built primarily with PC in mind...
Glad its being worked on, fun game but unplayabble for me at the moment. Hopefully this update comes out soon!
@SplooshDmg I see, seems plausible. Too bad but I wouldn't be surprised if it's already in the works. They addressed the difficulty setting-situation rather swiftly.
That's the only thing I don't like about this game. Normal TV viewing distance is tough to read. I have to sit closer to read anything.
I said exactly that yesterday on another article. I totally agree that the text is way too small
Definitely agree that the text size is an issue but complaining about too much happening in combat and a zoomed out view in an isometric game are not accessibility issues.
@A01 I did the same thing. If it gets fixed I'll give it a go then.
Guess there's no point in me starting this for a while then...
Yes, the text is too small and should have been resolved before launch. However, the game itself is a whole lot of fun. Sure, the map is a pain to work out, but calling a cab gets around that. Combat is excellent - some shoot outs and bosses really get you thinking.
Could do with more varied enemies as that part is getting a little repetitive now.
But all in all an excellent release.
@gravelmonkey doesn't matter how good the game is for the people unable to play it.
I'm playing it currently on a 55 inch 4K tv and a 32 inch 4K monitor (depending on the tv availability). I have no issues in both cases (I sit 1-1,5 metre from the monitor and 2,5-3 metres from the tv), but I suppose this is a simple fix for those who need the text to be larger.
@VenomousAlbino Hence I agreed that the text size should have been sorted before launch.
2021 and again the se Problem!!
Oh please!!
Cant play.
Just a reminder it's a 12 person team that made the game. I've been looking forward to it since they first showed it off but I'm still waiting for a few more patches. From what I'm hearing it's an amazing looking game and if you play is single player it's not too bad with issues. It seems like this game had less bugs than games with hundreds of developers from the big studios so i still say great job to neon giant.
@Beagle absolutely. The constant hold B for 2-4 seconds is truly unnecessary.
I don't have an issue but then again, I play my Xbox and PC at a desk so I'm much closer than many people. My roommate sits in the living room on a 40 inch tv and did mention one time about the text size but I never heard her say anything again.
I see a lot of people complaining about this so I hope they address it, but seriously, I think some people may just want to get a new prescription so you can see better.
One thing I would appreciate is even a slight zooming in and out so I can see more detail or see more of the battle space. That would be very welcome. Also, please make the map clearer and easier to understand.
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