I played it extensively like a decade ago. Never ascended though, it&#x27;s just too difficult.<p>My experience after discovering the game was one of being overwhelmed. Every single keyboard button has multiple functions, there&#x27;s so much stuff happening and you&#x27;re just stumbling around in a world whose rules you don&#x27;t understand. (Like real life.)<p>After some time, I&#x27;ve dived into the spoilers file and gave it an extensive read. I realized that it would have taken years of playing figuring all this game mechanics out. And that even when spoiled, the game remains a lot of fun. (Again, like real life.)<p>What remains are fond memories and the realization that I&#x27;ll probably never finish it in my lifetime. And I&#x27;m ok with that.<p>So yes, it&#x27;s complex and complicated, but rewarding.