Diluvian Ultra

82%
Game Brain Score Based on 68 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • story
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In "Diluvian Ultra: Chapter One," play as the resurrected warrior-prince Atilla, on a quest to exterminate intruders who have defiled his tomb-ship. With 10 levels, 6 weapons, and 13 enemy types, the game features a unique dual-damage combat system. Further chapters with additional content will be released as paid DLCs.

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Reviews

82%
Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews
graphics15 positive mentions
stability8 negative mentions
  • The game features stunning visuals and a unique art style that stands out in the retro FPS genre.
  • The level design is varied and engaging, with interesting mechanics like the dual health and armor system that encourages strategic weapon switching.
  • Despite some bugs, the gameplay is fast-paced and enjoyable, with a fun story and intriguing lore that keeps players invested.
  • The game suffers from significant bugs, including weapon loss upon reloading levels, which can lead to frustrating soft-locks.
  • Combat can feel repetitive due to the limited variety of weapons and the armor/lethality damage system, which may hinder player choice.
  • Audio design issues, including poor sound mixing and annoying sound effects, detract from the overall experience.
  • graphics38 mentions

    The graphics of the game have been widely praised for their unique and vibrant art style, which combines elements of biopunk and retro aesthetics, making it visually striking and memorable. Many reviewers highlight the hand-crafted visuals, colorful pixel art, and creative character and weapon designs, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience. However, some technical issues related to Unreal Engine have been noted, which may affect performance despite the overall impressive visual presentation.

    • “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.”
    • “Diluvian Ultra is a fun retro FPS with a unique graphical style and setting.”
    • “The pixel art is colorful and vibrant and does a great job at invoking that classic pulpy sci-fi aesthetic.”
    • “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 levels and biopunk aesthetic of Diluvian feel like the feverish fanfiction of Gideon the Ninth written by Jeff VanderMeer.”
    • “Nobody is expecting Doom Eternal-grade graphics for a game like this.”
  • gameplay33 mentions

    The gameplay in "Diluvian Ultra" is characterized by a fast-paced, frenetic shooting experience that incorporates a unique armor and health mechanic, requiring players to strategically manage different ammo types and weapon abilities against a variety of enemies. While the game features smooth mechanics and visually appealing graphics, some players note issues with enemy damage consistency and respawn mechanics. Overall, it offers a satisfying and addictive gameplay loop that rewards skill and strategy, though it may not reach the complexity of more established titles in the genre.

    • “Lots of unique weapons and abilities that change up the gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is fast-paced, frenetic, and satisfying with an interesting and inventive shield/health system.”
    • “Tight gameplay, fantastic visuals, and a cool setting.”
    • “Some of the gameplay is a bit buggy.”
    • “Personally, I don't like the respawn mechanic.”
    • “One of the core mechanics is an armor system where you have to saw through each enemy's armor in order to kill them with lethal damage.”
  • story23 mentions

    The game's story is generally praised for its fascinating lore, unique set pieces, and engaging atmosphere, making it more story-driven than expected for a shooter. While some players find the narrative compelling and immersive, others feel it lacks depth or fails to fully engage them. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a strong aspect, though it is marred by technical issues that can detract from the experience.

    • “The maps are great, the music is simple but cool, the story and lore are fascinating (I would love an old-timey manual with lore on it), and the power-ups are fun too.”
    • “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 style and overall story are wonderful; the style alone I've never seen anything quite like it.”
    • “I think it's crazy that the 'base game' has all of these game-breaking bugs, but these developers are already working on not one, but two 'story' DLCs to squeeze more money out of people.”
    • “The story is the weakest part; it really didn't do much for me, but props for making this demon-looking character act like the nicest guy sometimes.”
    • “The text goes by faster than a bull at a gate, so if you are invested in the story, you may occasionally have trouble keeping up.”
  • music16 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its catchy synthwave and electronica tracks that enhance the atmosphere and fit the game's context. However, some players find the sound design lacking, describing it as either serviceable or outright terrible, leading to a polarized reception. Overall, while the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's vibe for some, others feel it detracts from the experience.

    • “The maps are great, the music is simple but cool, the story and lore is fascinating, and the power-ups are fun too.”
    • “Not the music - it has this Carpenter Brut synth-y music that is catchy and fits the context of the game.”
    • “Each level breathes on its own, the music haunting and ever so slightly unsettling like much of this world.”
    • “It makes me mad how terrible, no, how this is the worst sound design, effects, and soundtrack I've ever heard.”
    • “I could have honestly taken a keyboard, and pooped directly onto it, and I would have made better sounds and effects and soundtracks than this game.”
    • “It's offensive to the ears; I thought it was broken, but nope, I had to turn off all music and almost mute sound effects just to make it tolerable.”
  • stability8 mentions

    The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with many users reporting numerous game-breaking glitches that significantly hinder the gameplay experience. While some players note that the issues are not always severe, the overall consensus is that the game feels unfinished and unplayable in its current state, leading to a recommendation to wait for fixes before playing.

    • “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.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally solid, with only a minor issue related to audio mixing and a single significant bug where players spawn without weapons at the beginning of a level.

    • “A minor gripe for me is the audio mixing affecting performance.”
    • “Performance and bugs: I only encountered one major bug, which was spawning without weapons at the start of a level.”
    • “A minor gripe for me is the audio mixing and performance.”
    • “Performance and bugs: I only encountered one major bug—spawning without weapons at the start of a level.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its engaging storytelling and unique dialogue, contributing to a captivating and immersive experience. The overall style enhances the game's atmospheric quality, making it a standout feature.

    • “Very atmospheric, has a cool story and unique dialogue.”
    • “The atmosphere and style.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Character development is noted for its unique and eccentric design, complemented by an intriguing and unconventional lore that enhances the overall experience.

    • “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.”
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