Diluvian Ultra

66%
Game Brain Score Based on 168 reviews
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  • story
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In "Diluvian Ultra: Chapter One," play as the resurrected warrior-prince Atilla, fighting to protect your tomb-ship from invaders with a variety of weapons and upgrades. Combat revolves around a dual-damage system, requiring you to strategically combine weapons to strip armored enemies and defeat them. With 10 levels, 6 weapons, and 13 enemy types, this action-packed game offers a thrilling experience, with more chapters to be released as DLCs.

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  • Windows
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66%
Audience ScoreBased on 168 reviews
graphics30 positive mentions
stability14 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and captivating art style that blends retro aesthetics with modern design elements, creating a visually stunning experience.
  • The combat system is engaging, with a dual damage mechanic that encourages players to switch weapons strategically to deal with enemies' armor and health.
  • The game has a rich narrative and intriguing world-building that adds depth to the gameplay, making it more than just a typical shooter.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including a critical issue where players can lose all weapons upon reloading a save, effectively soft-locking progress.
  • The platforming mechanics feel imprecise and frustrating, with floaty controls that can lead to repeated failures in navigating levels.
  • The dialogue and text can be overwhelming, moving too quickly for players to read during combat, which detracts from the overall storytelling experience.
  • graphics68 mentions

    The graphics of "Diluvian Ultra" receive mixed reviews, with many praising its unique and vibrant art style that evokes a retro, biopunk aesthetic. While some players appreciate the colorful visuals and intricate design, others criticize the overall graphical quality and performance issues, suggesting that the retro style may detract from the experience. Overall, the game's art direction is highlighted as a standout feature, making it appealing to fans of the genre despite some technical shortcomings.

    • “The art style, world-building, and overall setting are absolutely sublime.”
    • “Beautiful visuals, highly worth buying for the art style alone; you won't find anything out there that has this kind of style for everything, from guns to enemies to large worlds, hand-crafted.”
    • “The pixel art in this game is downright beautiful and has a graphic style similar to Dark Forces II: Jedi Knight.”
    • “Where it fails to impress me graphically is that the 80’s retro style does more harm than good when looking at it from a quality perspective.”
    • “It's also an Unreal Engine game, with all the issues of UE games: the music/sound cuts, the GPU abuse for no reason (I mean, look at the graphics), missing textures depending on the DX version, etc. UE is overkill for a game like this; the battery drain is way higher than you'd expect looking at the photos.”
    • “The art style to Diluvian is disgusting and fascinating at the same time.”
  • gameplay60 mentions

    The gameplay of "Diluvian Ultra" is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its unique armor and health mechanics that require strategic thinking, while others find the combat frustrating and repetitive due to limited weapon variety and bugs that disrupt progression. The visuals and art design receive praise, but many reviewers feel that the gameplay lacks polish and fails to stand out in a crowded genre of retro shooters. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, the execution leaves much to be desired, leading to a cautious recommendation.

    • “Diluvian Ultra has a unique take on the classic health and armor mechanics codified by Doom, as well as some great art designs.”
    • “The gameplay is fast-paced, frenetic, and satisfying with an interesting and inventive shield/health system.”
    • “Tight gameplay, fantastic visuals, and a cool setting.”
    • “Frustrating mechanics make combat a slog.”
    • “The gameplay generally boils down to 6 enemies shooting at you while you have to take them out one-by-one over and over.”
    • “Overall, I did not enjoy the mechanics and honestly felt that Doom does it better, despite its age.”
  • story47 mentions

    The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its unique setting and potential, while others find it disjointed and overly verbose, often feeling shoehorned into the gameplay. Despite its intriguing premise and episodic structure, many reviewers note that the execution falls short, with generic enemies and pacing issues detracting from the overall experience. While there are moments of charm and depth, the story's development is hindered by bugs and incomplete content, leaving players wanting more clarity and cohesion.

    • “The story and lore are fascinating; I would love an old-timey manual with lore on it.”
    • “Diluvian Ultra is an odd yet supremely satisfying shooter, one that somehow manages to make me sit up and pay attention to its story - a rarity for me in any game, let alone an FPS.”
    • “The setting is unique and fascinating as well, and the story and main character are interesting.”
    • “This game has a hard time figuring out if it wants to be a doom game or a story game, and because of it, fails in both.”
    • “There is also far too much incredibly boring story.”
    • “The story is the weakest part, really didn't do much for me but props for making this demon looking motherfucker act like the nicest guy sometimes.”
  • music29 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it catchy and fitting the game's context, particularly praising its synthwave elements and atmospheric qualities. However, others describe it as bland, repetitive, and unremarkable, with some even labeling it as the worst sound design they've encountered. Overall, while the music has its fans, many agree it is largely serviceable and lacks standout moments.

    • “Plus the music is very good (and so is the sound design in general).”
    • “Super cool visuals & music with a fun sci-fi pulp plot that is intriguing but never outstays its welcome.”
    • “The music fits perfectly as well and has a sort of dark synth/80s vibe to it.”
    • “Music: I didn’t find the music to be anything special or noteworthy.”
    • “The music and sound effects are bland and repetitive.”
    • “It makes me mad how terrible, no, how this is the worst sound design, effects, and soundtrack I've ever heard.”
  • stability14 mentions

    The game is widely criticized for its numerous bugs and glitches, which significantly impact stability and gameplay experience. While some players find enjoyment despite these issues, many recommend waiting for fixes before playing, as game-breaking glitches can render it unplayable at times. Overall, the stability of the game is a major concern, overshadowing its otherwise enjoyable elements.

    • “Diluvian Ultra was a game that released a good few months too early, suffering a litany of game-breaking glitches that often emerged just as the game was becoming incredibly enjoyable.”
    • “It's a great game rendered unplayable by game-breaking glitches.”
    • “I'll happily update once the errors are fixed as the combat is frankly a joy, but until then, wait until the multitude of glitches reported in the forums are confirmed to be fixed, as it simply isn't possible to recommend the game in its current state.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    Overall, the optimization of the game is mixed; while performance is generally solid with no significant bugs reported, some users experienced minor issues, such as audio mixing and a notable bug where players spawn without weapons.

    • “Performance: great, no issues with performance and I didn’t encounter any bugs.”
    • “Performance & bugs: I only encountered one major bug: spawning without weapons at the start of a level.”
    • “The graphics quality and performance are lacking, resulting in a score of 4 out of 10.”
    • “A minor gripe I have is with the audio mixing, which affects overall performance.”
    • “In terms of performance and bugs, I only encountered one major issue: spawning without weapons at the start of a level.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its captivating art style and unique dialogue, effectively immersing players in its engaging story and vibe. Fans of classic titles like Doom and Hexen will particularly appreciate the distinctive aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.

    • “Very atmospheric, has a cool story and unique dialogue.”
    • “The atmosphere and style are captivating.”
    • “The game has a fantastic art style and artwork that stands out, really drawing you into the atmosphere and vibe of the game. For those who love games such as Doom and Hexen, this game will not disappoint.”
    • “The atmosphere and style.”
    • “The game has a fantastic art style and artwork that stands out and really draws you into the atmosphere and vibe of the game, for those who love games such as Doom and Hexen, this game will not disappoint.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being intrusive, featuring a launcher that promotes ads for other games, which detracts from the overall experience. Players express frustration with the need to repeatedly engage with the game, suggesting that the monetization approach feels exploitative rather than user-friendly.

    • “I really don't feel like doing all that again right now, and that's not a good look for a game that's not in early access. It has a frustrating launcher that shoves ads for other games in your face, and it's been out for a year.”
    • “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without constantly being bombarded by prompts to spend more money.”
    • “It's disappointing to see a game that could be great being held back by aggressive monetization tactics that prioritize profit over player experience.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Users feel that the emotional aspect of the game is undermined by an excessive amount of dull storytelling, which detracts from the overall engagement and impact of the narrative.

    • “The emotional moments felt forced and lacked genuine impact.”
    • “I found the character development to be shallow, making it hard to connect with their struggles.”
    • “The attempts at emotional depth often came off as cliché and predictable.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating, particularly when facing the "blood bubble" enemies, as traditional combat methods like shotguns and melee attacks prove ineffective against groups, leading to a tedious experience.

    • “The 'blood bubble' enemies are extremely tedious to deal with; even using the shotgun or melee weapon does not effectively deal with groups of these enemies, despite those weapons seeming to be the most logical choice for a 'horde' type enemy.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game lacks replayability, as players cannot revisit levels once they have completed them.

    • “There is no replayability since, from what I see, there is no way to play a level after you have beaten it.”
    • “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
    • “The lack of different paths or choices means that replaying the game feels redundant.”
  • character development1 mentions

    The character development is noted for its unique and eccentric design, complemented by an intriguing and unconventional lore that adds depth to the characters.

    • “I love the unique character design and the intriguing lore that adds depth to the story.”
    • “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form a strong connection with each character.”
    • “Each character's backstory is well-crafted, making their growth throughout the game feel meaningful and impactful.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is generally appreciated, with players finding the story elements engaging despite a lack of originality. However, some users noted that the exaggerated volume of enemy death screams can detract from the comedic experience.

    • “I have enjoyed the story bits I was able to catch after I changed the settings around. Even if it didn't seem highly original, it's still interesting. I also found it funny, but the death screams of some enemies seem to be at max volume no matter the volume setting.”
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