Ash (video game)
{{Short description|2010 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
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| developer = SRRN Games
| publisher = SRRN Games (iOS)
Konami (Android)
CIRCLE Entertainment (3DS)
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| released = iOS
October 21, 2010 (v1.1){{cite web |url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ash/id381890864?mt=8 |title=Ash |website=iTunes Store |publisher=Apple Inc. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101113051328/http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ash/id381890864?mt=8 |archive-date=November 13, 2010 |access-date=August 18, 2023}}
Android
February 29, 2012
3DS
{{vgrelease|NA|April 28, 2016|EU|October 13, 2016}}
| genre = Role-playing
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| modes = Single-player
| platforms = iOS, Android, Nintendo 3DS (Nintendo eShop)
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Ash is a turn-based role-playing video game developed by SRRN Games for iOS in 2010, for Android in 2012, and for Nintendo 3DS' now-defunct eShop in 2016.
Reception
{{Video game reviews
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| MC = (iOS) 75/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/ash-2010/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad |title=Ash (2010) critic reviews (iOS) |website=Metacritic |publisher=Fandom |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190116103559/https://www.metacritic.com/game/ios/ash |archive-date=January 16, 2019 |url-status=live |access-date=November 1, 2023}}
(3DS) 30/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/ash-2010/critic-reviews/?platform=3ds |title=Ash (2010) critic reviews (3DS) |website=Metacritic |publisher=Fandom |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201122124215/https://www.metacritic.com/game/3ds/ash |archive-date=November 22, 2020 |url-status=live |access-date=November 1, 2023}}
| AVC = (iOS) A−{{cite web |last1=Heisler |first1=Steve |last2=Jones |first2=Scott |last3=Agnello |first3=Anthony John |last4=Nelson |first4=Samantha |last5=Williams |first5=Christian |last6=St. James |first6=Emily |last7=Robinson |first7=Tasha |last8=Teti |first8=John |date=January 31, 2011 |url=https://www.avclub.com/january-31-2011-1798225175 |title=January 31, 2011 |website=The A.V. Club |publisher=G/O Media |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105000644/http://www.avclub.com/articles/january-31-2011,50682/ |archive-date=November 5, 2012 |url-status=live |access-date=August 19, 2023}}
| Destruct = (iOS) 6/10{{cite web |last=Sterling |first=James Stephanie |date=December 17, 2010 |url=https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-modern-combat-2-ash-mega-worm-vs-santa/ |title=Review: Modern Combat 2, Ash, [Super] Mega Worm vs. Santa |website=Destructoid |publisher=Gamurs |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101220175305/https://www.destructoid.com/review-modern-combat-2-ash-mega-worm-vs-santa-189837.phtml |archive-date=December 20, 2010 |url-status=live |access-date=August 18, 2023}}
| GamePro = (iOS) {{Rating|3.5|5}}{{cite magazine |last=Rigney |first=Ryan |date=November 12, 2010 |url=http://www.gamepro.com/article/features/217269/app-store-games-of-the-week/ |title=App Store Games of the Week |magazine=GamePro |publisher=GamePro Media |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101116114726/http://www.gamepro.com/article/features/217269/app-store-games-of-the-week/ |archive-date=November 16, 2010 |access-date=August 19, 2023}}
| IGN = (iOS) 7/10{{cite web |last=Buchanan |first=Levi |date=January 26, 2011 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/01/26/ash-iphone-review |title=Ash (iPhone) Review |website=IGN |publisher=Ziff Davis |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190504130533/https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/01/26/ash-iphone-review |archive-date=May 4, 2019 |url-status=live |access-date=August 18, 2023}}
| MW = (iOS) {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite magazine |last=Tabini |first=Marco |date=January 14, 2011 |url=https://www.macworld.com/article/210114/ashreview.html |title=Ash for iPhone |magazine=Macworld |publisher=IDG Communications |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110117074007/http://www.macworld.com/appguide/app.html?id=790433 |archive-date=January 17, 2011 |url-status=live |access-date=August 18, 2023}}
| NLife = (3DS) {{Rating|3|10}}{{cite web |last=Sang |first=Narelle Ho |date=June 17, 2016 |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/3ds-eshop/ash |title=ASH Review |website=Nintendo Life |publisher=Hookshot Media |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204010756/https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/3ds-eshop/ash |archive-date=December 4, 2022 |url-status=live |access-date=August 18, 2023}}
| TA = (iOS) {{Rating|4.5|5}}{{cite web |last=Nelson |first=Jared |date=November 15, 2010 |url=https://toucharcade.com/2010/11/15/ash-review-an-engrossing-rpg-inspired-by-the-16-bit-era/ |title='Ash' Review – An Engrossing RPG Inspired by the 16-bit Era |website=TouchArcade |publisher=TouchArcade.com, LLC |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101116123137/https://toucharcade.com/2010/11/15/ash-review-an-engrossing-rpg-inspired-by-the-16-bit-era/ |archive-date=November 16, 2010 |url-status=live |access-date=August 18, 2023}}
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The iOS version received "generally favorable reviews", while the 3DS version received "unfavorable" reviews, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.
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Sequel
A sequel to the game, Ash II: Shadows, was published by Konami in 2012.
References
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External links
- {{moby game|id=/100479/ash/|name=Ash (Android, Nintendo 3DS)}}
Category:Android (operating system) games
Category:Circle Entertainment games
Category:Nintendo 3DS eShop games
Category:Role-playing video games
Category:Single-player video games
Category:Video games developed in the United States
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