Ugly
September 14, 2023
In this dark and twisted fairytale, nothing is as it seems. Explore the desolated recesses of a tormented nobleman’s mind as you progress through challenging puzzle rooms and topple towering bosses in this reflective puzzle platformer. Use an innovative mirror mechanic to create a shadowy reflection of yourself that you …
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89.2
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"Ugly is a title that goes beyond the expectations created by its name, offering a visually stunning and narratively intriguing experience. Despite considerable challenges, its journey through thought-provoking puzzles and a subtly constructed narrative make it a worthy recommendation for …"
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75.0
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95.0
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80.0
"Follow a hideous and tormented nobleman through a slew of very creative and inventive puzzle levels that, quite frankly, everyone should try - Ugly is a hidden masterpiece that I&s;m confident many will find something to love in."
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86.0
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92.0
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84.0
"I have to say I&s;m deeply impressed with Ugly. From the lateral thinking to the graphical presentation, the clever mirror mechanics to the scale of the levels, the little bursts of humour and the intense storytelling: it&s;s an absolute humdinger …"
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75.0
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85.0
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90.0
"Ugly is a fun and interesting puzzle platformer that tells a dark story in an unconventional and engaging way. This tale of macabre memories shouldn’t take you too long to complete, and will challenge you with stimulating mirror-movement puzzles throughout. …"
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60.0
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70.0
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80.0
"Ugly is a dark yet charming story-driven platformer that is filled with challenging puzzles and a melancholic story to pull at your heartstrings. The excellent art direction and the way its narrative unfolds are very memorable, however, the occasional unintuitive …"
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70.0
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90.0
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35.0
"While mechanically it can be tricky at times as you work through larger puzzles, the dynamic nature of your mirror works nicely"
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75.0
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85.0
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80.0
"Ugly is a hidden gem among indie games. It features a beautiful, melancholic narrative that will intrigue players as they unravel the nobleman’s hideous past. The puzzles are both challenging and engaging without being too complex for casual players to …"
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95.0
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92.0
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58.0
"There is so much that goes into "Ugly" that just invites you in, willing you to get lost for hours. And even then, chances are you probably won&s;t find everything. This game thrives at all levels to create a hidden …"
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90.0
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85.0
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70.0
"With five to seven hours worth of gameplay, two endings, a gorgeous art direction, and plenty of brain-busting puzzles to satisfy those craving a challenge, you are easily getting your money’s worth with Ugly. If or when Team Ugly decides …"
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96.0
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97.0
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95.0
"I haven’t quite finished Ugly, but I am definitely going to. So far, it’s been without bugs, fun, interesting, unique, and has a wonderful story. The environment is so rich with details that it tells its own story; the mechanics …"
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95.0
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98.0
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100.0
"Ugly is an incredible game with its simplicity in mechanics and the indirect way Team Ugly shows you the story. While most puzzle games and platformers will usually focus on combat and tools needed to finish a level, Ugly focuses …"
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