Ultros

"Ultros respects its players enough to make them work hard for the best ending. Accordingly, it never feels like a waste of time to manually connect your save points to the overall network (so that you can fast travel between …"

"Ultros is a unique title set in a psychedelic world, introducing new gameplay aspects like eating the things that you kill to get stronger and gardening to progress in the story."

"Ultros&s; experimentation with elements from both roguelites and metroidvanias creates an enthralling combination accentuated by a captivating setting."

"Ultros is a loopy sci-fi adventure and when I say loopy, I mean that in both senses of the word. However, I can definitely say that Ultros is an unforgettable adventure which is something few indie games manage to achieve. …"

"With a gameplay approach that is as psychedelic, disconcerting, and unique as its visual style, Ultros is a constant stimulus for the senses. If you value originality and like different games, don&s;t hesitate to give it a try."

"Ultros is a fascinating new Metroidvania where bombs and missiles are replaced with gardening tools."

"Ultros is one of those rare beasts that ticks many, many boxes for what makes a game memorable, right from the second its title screen sucker punches you with its prismatic panache."

"Ultros is easy enough that you rarely have to fully engage with its most interesting mechanics, and its writing struggles to effectively convey its lofty ideals. But the lines still connect together at the end, turning this metroidvania into a …"

"Ultros takes the durable, and fortunately resurgent, genre of Metroidvania and places a clever roguelike spin on it that incorporates memory and gardening, placing it all within a cosmic womb orbiting a black hole at the edge of space. It&s;ll …"

"ULTROS is a psychedelic metroidvania where you wake up stranded on The Sarcophagus — a cosmic uterus holding an ancient, demonic being. Trapped in the loop of a black hole, you will have to explore The Sarcophagus and meet its …"

"Psychedelic stylings accompany a game of transformation and discovery."

"Ultros major issue is that it isn’t as weird and hallucinatory as it wants to be. Sure, this space burial site that overflows with life offers an interesting setting with some impressive visual touches. The narrative is somewhat obscure, and …"

"Ultros is ultimately an excellent game, and I loved almost every minute I spent with it exploring what is really a giant work of art. The storytelling, the music, the art, the design and exploration are all wonderful to experience, …"

"A psychedelic trip best appreciated twice."

"There are fascinating and fun elements in Ultros, from the splashy visuals, the alien design, and the unexpectedly enticing gardening mechanic. However, most other facets of the gameplay just aren&s;t up to par for a modern metroidvania."

"Aren&s;t you tired of playing the same kind of metroidvanias? Then let me invite you to the colourful, psychedelic world of Ultros. Don&s;t forget to take your hoe and shovel with you."

"Ultros transcends the cynicism often found in modern metroidvanias. It’s more than just competent – it’s a game with a soul. Created by passionate artists with a clear vision of the cycle of life, Ultros boasts one of the most …"

"Singular and confident, Ultros is a startling piece of work that knows exactly what it wants to be, and hones in on that goal with laser beam focus. It depends on time-tested videogame actions and concepts not just for their …"

"Ultros is a must-have experience not only for lovers of the metroidvania genre, but for anyone looking for a work with spirit and character."

"Ultros is a bold and beautiful artistic vision, but a convoluted Metroidvania."

"Ultros sows some fascinating seeds into a familiar framework. Although those seeds bloomed into a visually striking game, some poor soil hinders its ability to fully develop."

"Ultros is an ambitious metroidvania with starkly contrasting visuals and interesting gameplay elements. It&s;s almost too much for itself with some ideas that don&s;t always resonate. It&s;s not for everyone, but if you&s;re in the mood for something way off …"

""Just when you thought Ultros couldn&s;t get any more outlandish, it has its own gardening system.""

"El estudio sueco Hadoque nos abre las puertas de un mundo multicolor de figuras que se deforman y juguetean ambiguas ante nuestros atónitos ojos. Nos embarcamos en un viaje a la altura de las experiencias propiciadas por las sustancias psicotrópicas …"

"Ultros is a kaleidoscope game. It takes a handful of ordinary things, shakes them up and sticks the pieces together, and then spins it all around. It&s;s just a different version of what we&s;ve seen dozens of times before, sure. …"

"A psychedelic metroidvania game with hints of time loop and roguelike mechanics, the game sees you seemingly having crash landed on a massive structure known as the Sarcophagus, which houses the ominous being known as Ultros. Making use of alien …"

"Further and further in, Ultros’ world seems one of creative, chaotic malleability instead of precision, opening up to sequence-breaking and weird shortcuts through experimentation. It’s a game about amassing the tools and time to carve a connective path with nature, …"

"Ultros is a stunning space ride through the trippy landscape of The Sarcophagus that will keep players wondering what secrets they will uncover amidst the captivating backdrop. Though the narrative can be hard to get your head around and the …"

"Thanks to its layered gameplay and ever-evolving world, ULTROS stands out as a bold and distinctive experience. Its visionary art direction and atmospheric soundtrack create one of the most original journeys the genre has seen. This isn’t your typical metroidvania …"

"Ultros is a good journey through colors and sound effects; A relaxing journey that inspires the preservation of life and its renewal. However, it could be a memorable experience if it was better balanced in some of its aspects."

"Ultros is a game with a very strong visual identity, trippy theme and a few unique mechanics, like its gardening system for upgrades and abilities. Strip away the psychedelic art and gauzy narrative, however, and you’re left with a somewhat …"

"Sometimes visuals are enough to carry a game and they certainly take Ultros far, although mediocre combat and some jankiness slightly undermines the unique vision."

"Expect to be confused, bewildered, and visually seduced by Ultros, but don&s;t expect to be too surprised by what simmers beneath the surface."

"Ultros is a passionate and addictive Metroidvania, with excellent art design and level design, strong in impactful graphics and an art direction of absolute value. It is a long-lived and detailed video game, very original and multifaceted, with a game …"

"We feel like Ultros is destined to become a cult classic. It will undoubtedly be loved by some, but many will find it overly vague in terms of story and direction to leave a lasting impact. It has some interesting …"

"Ultros offers a truly unique experience within the genre, and the creativity of the authors in conceiving certain design solutions is certainly commendable. Unfortunately, however, this alone cannot justify a title that fails to achieve any of its intentions other …"

"Ultros is a psychedelic cosmic loop of a metroidvania. Its combat is approachable and simple, while its gardening encourages creativity and problem-solving that is rarely seen in the metroidvania genre. I had a good time playing Ultros; it mystified me …"