Plus Ultra: Legado

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Plus Ultra: Legado is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Póntica and was released on October 9, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Plus Ultra: Legado is a 2D Metroidvania set during Mexico's inception in the 16th century. This exhilarating yet complex encounter between Europe and the Americas unfolds as a classical adventure. Using the Metroidvania genre to recount these significant historical events, Plus Ultra: Legado leads players into an exciting “comicvania” experience. Embark on an epic adventure in which you'll see …

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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

story3 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The comic art style is visually appealing and enhances the overall experience.
The game features a rich historical context that provides interesting lore about Mesoamerican and Spanish cultures.
The platforming mechanics are enjoyable, with a unique move set that adds depth to gameplay.

The hit detection is inconsistent, leading to frustrating combat experiences, especially during boss fights.
The level design lacks creativity, with many areas feeling repetitive and uninspired.
Backtracking is tedious due to the absence of map markers and the late introduction of fast travel, making exploration feel monotonous.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
28%
29%
The story, set during the early colonization of Mexico, explores the clash between Mesoamerican and Spanish cultures, which is well-articulated. However, many reviewers find the narrative execution lacking, with a generic plot that often fails to provide clarity and a disappointing ending, leading to an overall sense of frustration.
- “The comic art style is nice, and the story looks promising.”
- “The story takes place during the early colonization of Mexico, and the clash of Mesoamerican and Spanish cultures is well-explained.”
- “It fits within the context of the story.”
- “The story is somewhat generic (no problem with that), but its execution is lacking and sometimes the plot doesn't explain anything, plus the ending is kinda lazy.”
- “Bugs, confusion, lackluster mechanics, and empty storytelling combine into something that actively drains your will to continue.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The game's graphics feature a charming hand-drawn comic art style that appeals to players, enhancing the overall aesthetic and storytelling. While some find the visuals basic and occasionally distracting, the solid animations and unique European comic influence provide a refreshing perspective in gaming. Overall, the graphics are well-received for their creativity and alignment with the game's narrative.
- “The hand-drawn comic style really attracts you with the visuals, and the controls are super solid with great animations.”
- “Its aesthetic and dialogue have a comic book style that suits it really well.”
- “If you enjoy games with a European comic aesthetic and want a different perspective that isn’t tied to the usual narratives, this game opens up a third possibility.”
- “It's pretty, but it gets annoying after a while as some graphical aspects of the game, like birds flying directly at the screen, detract from the experience.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Gameplay is marred by significant issues, including a delayed fast travel mechanic that leads to repetitive mid-game exploration and inconsistent combat, particularly against bosses. While early and late-game exploration is enjoyable, bugs and lackluster mechanics detract from the overall experience, making it difficult for players to stay engaged.
- “The art is excellent, and exploration is fun in the early and late game, but the fast travel mechanic is introduced pretty late, making mid-game exploration monotonous.”
- “The fast travel mechanic is not introduced until about halfway through the game, forcing you to spend a lot of time going through areas you've already seen.”
- “The design itself becomes part of the gameplay.”
- “Generally speaking, the art is excellent, the combat is hit or miss (especially with the bosses, which are mostly negative). Exploration is fun in the early and late game, but the fast travel mechanic is introduced pretty late, making the mid-game exploration very monotonous.”
- “First is that the fast travel mechanic is not introduced until about halfway through the game, forcing you to spend a lot of time going through areas you've already seen.”
- “Bugs, confusion, lackluster mechanics, and empty storytelling combine into something that actively drains your will to continue.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with particular acclaim for the soundtrack played in the headquarters, which evokes nostalgia and enhances the overall experience. However, some users noted that the sound mixing could be improved to better highlight the original soundtrack, as they found themselves adjusting other audio settings to fully appreciate it. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the enjoyment of the game.
- “Special praise goes to the music that plays while in headquarters, but it's all pretty good.”
- “The music is sensational, though I’d like the sound mixing to be adjusted to give it more emphasis, since I found myself lowering other audio options just to better hear the OST.”
- “The OST is a nostalgia which adds to the fun hours put into this; it will definitely keep you entertained for hours.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, including buggy hit detection, frequent freezes, corrupted save files, and stuttering that hampers basic movement, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
- “Expect constant freezes, corrupted save files, and stutters that make basic movement feel like you’re wading through molasses.”
- “Your weapon's buggy hit detection.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for clichéd dialogue and flat characters, resulting in a lack of emotional depth and engagement for players.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find that the grinding aspect of the game often overshadows the lore, making it feel like a mere afterthought amidst repetitive and tedious tasks.
- “The occasional lore tidbit feels like an afterthought, drowned out by tedious tasks.”
- “Grinding feels more like a chore than an engaging part of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay invested in the story.”