From Ashes to Ambitions is a dating sim by Heretic Studios, built with HTML. You play a man who leaves his hometown seeking better living conditions and education. After gaining university admission in another country, he hopes to earn success and return home to improve the lives of family members still there. The story centers on a school setting and a young man trying to advance his future while navigating relationships.
The current build is v0.0.95, released September 17, 2023, and development is ongoing. It runs on Windows, Linux, Mac, and Android in English, with no censorship. The developer notes describe a minor update with a little more content, and they preview the start of relationship paths and domination and submission routes.
Developer's description
In this game, you will assume the role of a guy who left his hometown to pursue better life conditions and education. However, your ultimate goal is to return home once you achieve the desired success and improve the lives of your loved ones who still reside there. Fortunately, you have managed to secure admission to a university! The only 'catch' is that this university is located in another country. Why? Sadly, due to your financial circumstances, your family does not have any savings to afford tuition fees at a paid university.
v0.0.95
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Devlog #01 - 22/05
Hi guys!! How are you doing?
I'm here for a quick chat with you, so let's get started:
I didn't provide any further updates today because I had an extra emergency shift, which disrupted my plans. Haha!
But now, I've just released a minor update with a bit more content (though not much), in an attempt to keep my promise to you all. <3
By the way, if you could kindly leave some suggestions and feedback in the comment section, and maybe even rate the game if you're enjoying it, I would greatly appreciate it. <3
See you tomorrow (or today, who knows).
Devlog #02 - 23/05
Hi guys!! How are you doing?
I'm here to keep you updated on what is coming in the next update today, so let's get started:
Beginning of Relationships;
Beginning of Dom and Sub routes;
Introduction of new characters;
Introducing sex scenes involving some of these new characters;
That's all for now! However, I'll let you know if I forgot to include something here.
**EDIT**
Its out! As always, if you have any suggestion or bug report, let me know in the comment section <3
Today will be a second update, so stay tuned for our devlogs <3
See ya <3
Devlog #03 - 24/05
Hi guys!! How are you doing?
Yesterday's second update was delayed to today. I wanted to provide you with more than just one scene or anything like that. So below, you will find what is coming in today's update!
Time system
Dormitory room (with 12 new dreams, and 21 scenes on PC) *Will be added more on future updates*
Stats System - Strenght, Intelligence, Charisma and Sneak (this last will be veeery useful)
Class in development
*EDIT* Introduction to the Principal
That's all for now! However, I'll let you know if I forgot to include something here.
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Uploaded! I had to remove some scenes from the PC version, but they will be reintroduced in the next update. I removed them just to avoid further delays in releasing the new patch.
See you soon <3
Videos with Audio or not?
Guys, I have been thinking about adding short videos with sound in some scenes for a better 'immersion' lol.
However, I would like to hear your opinion on this. Should some of the next scenes include videos/audios or not? Please comment down below or go to my Patreon and vote on the pool, it's free!
Vote here
Devlog #03.5
Folks, today's update was ready at 17:30. However, when I uploaded it here, some gifs and variables got broken. Therefore, I am currently working on fixing the issue and will upload the updated version for you shortly. <3
See you soon
(i hope)
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EDIT=====================================
Uploaded! I had to remove some scenes from the PC version, but they will be reintroduced in the next update. I removed them just to avoid further delays in releasing the new patch.
Devlog #4 - 24/05
Good night guys (at least for me)!!
So after a few "errors" in today's update, I have already started working on tomorrow's update to ensure that NOTHING will go wrong. Here's a teaser of the changelog for tomorrow:
More scenes on the "PC", including the ones that were previously deleted
Introduction of a new character with potential new scenes
Scratch of the "Class" feature, marking the beginning of its development
And more...
Everything will be covered in tomorrow's DevLog, so stay tuned <3
Don't forget to check out our Patreons Pool about vids and audio content. This pool is acessible to everyone!
Check it out here
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As always, feel free to leave any suggestions or comments in the comment section below.
See you tomorrow! <3
Devlog #05 - 25/05
Good night!!! Today's update is here!!
I received an emergency call today that took up nearly 5 to 6 hours of my time, so I couldn't add as many things as I had originally planned. Here's what's new:
A new character has been introduced along with a new scene featuring her.
The first "class" has been added, which is connected to this new character.
Some systems have been implemented, although they are currently invisible. They will play a crucial role in the future.
I apologize for the small update, but I wanted to at least provide you all with something new. <3
Don't forget to check out our Patreons Pool about vids and audio content. This pool is acessible to everyone!
Check it out here
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As always, feel free to leave any suggestions or comments in the comment section below.
Devlog #06 - 26/05
Hi all!! Everything allright?
See you tomorrow (or today if I can manage) <3
All
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Player reviews
Player rating3.0 / 5 · 3 ratings
Written reviews3 · avg 2.7★
Positive (4–5★)33%
Latest review2023-09-19
What players say
Mixed early release: some find promise, but bugs and incomplete content make it rough.
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Players like
Promising story direction for future updates
Short initial content shows potential
Stats and day counter can progress
Common complaints
Very incomplete and often unplayable
Random video clips weaken character identity
Text background display feels off
Best for players who tolerate incomplete early HTML visual novels.
Summarised from 3 written player reviews.
KalariFrost2023-09-19★★★★★
Game is so incomplete it is basically unplayable. Videos are all random of different girls, so doesnt feel like characters are real. I couldn't even name my character it was just called %name the whole time. Tried to carry on…
MasterEggHead2023-06-07★★★★★
I have not played many HTML Visual Novel games, but from what I played here the game looks promising. The current content (as of 0.0.6) is quite short, but shows enough to make future updates and expansions to the story…
Oshitari Azumi2023-05-28★★★★★
[Made as of v0.0.6] As it is basically an initial release, it is obvious that there is not much there. There are (as far as I can tell) only 2 days worth of content so far, though you are able…