Switch Galaxy Ultra

About

Switch Galaxy Ultra is an intense, high-speed arcade game where you navigate through obstacles and enemies to collect resources. The game features 6 upgradable ships, 55 levels, and a survival mode. It also includes an episodic comic designed by a WipeOut concept artist and cities designed by a co-creator of WipeOut .

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

44%

Audience ScoreBased on 59 reviews

music6 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features enjoyable music and decent graphics that enhance the overall experience.
Switch Galaxy Ultra offers a fast-paced gameplay experience that can be thrilling for fans of arcade racing games.
The comic-style storytelling adds a unique touch to the game, providing a visual narrative that some players appreciate.

The gameplay is often repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a dull experience over time.
There are significant technical issues, including poor controls, display problems, and a lack of customization options.
Many players report that the game is not worth its full price due to its limited replayability and frustrating mechanics.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and lacking depth, often comparing it unfavorably to other titles. While some appreciate the simple mechanics and gradual difficulty ramp-up, others criticize the uninspired level design and limited variety in gameplay elements. Overall, the game offers a basic experience that may appeal to some but disappoints those seeking more engaging and innovative gameplay.
- “Simple but fun gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is simple and ramps up difficulty nicely, levels start slow enough, introducing mechanics little by little so the player can get accustomed to solving problems at higher speeds.”
- “The gameplay shines as the best feature, the vehicles feel good and control perfectly.”
- “The game’s visuals are unimpressive, and the gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth.”
- “However, much of the gameplay is repetitive and uninteresting.”
- “Poor graphics, boring and repetitive gameplay... upgrades and different ships change nothing... I was expecting something more, but I was disappointed.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
44%
19%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its energetic and engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, while others find it underwhelming and lacking in variety. Many appreciate the integration of music with gameplay, likening it to other popular titles, but some criticize the absence of customizable audio options and the limited sound settings. Overall, the soundtrack is generally considered decent, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere, though it may not stand out as exceptional.
- “With fast-paced levels (90+) amazing music, and the space theme, puts this game as one of my all-time favorites!”
- “Jumping into this game I was immediately slapped in the face by the music (in a good way) I really did like the audio to the game.”
- “Solid game with great graphics, great soundtracks and good gameplay.”
- “Tracks twist and turn so no overview, the music didn't grasp me, and I really couldn't pay attention.”
- “A music-based game with no volume slider.”
- “Music and sound effects are decent, but nothing special.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them decent to good, while others describe them as unimpressive and reminiscent of older consoles like the GameCube. While certain visuals and backgrounds are praised for their appeal, many users feel that the overall graphical experience lacks depth and variety, contributing to a sense of repetitiveness in gameplay.
- “The game itself was mostly nice, the graphics were really good, and overall I did come back to the game a few times and tried to finish it, so it wasn't too boring.”
- “Essentially, Switch Galaxy Ultra is what you'd get if you married Wipeout's game mechanics with Audiosurf's visuals.”
- “Solid game with great graphics, great soundtracks, and good gameplay.”
- “Poor graphics, boring and repetitive gameplay... upgrades and different ships change nothing... I was expecting something more, but I was disappointed.”
- “The gameplay, sound, and visuals remind me of a GameCube game.”
- “Graphics: the screenshots are faked in my opinion.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it boring and unengaging, leading them to skip it entirely. While the comic-style presentation is praised for its visual appeal, many feel that the narrative lacks depth and significance, ultimately failing to enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, the story is seen as an unnecessary addition that does not contribute meaningfully to the game.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “The game's story is split into comic episodes made by Darren Douglas that look great.”
- “The story is explained with comics, really well done.”
- “First of all, the story was super boring, so I had to skip the whole thing.”
- “I was very disappointed to find out that nothing really happens at the end - you are simply being sent back to the first map. I even tried to recheck the story to see if it explains anything, but it didn't really.”
- “There is a story that's presented in some snazzy looking comics that you unlock at certain points in the campaign, but it's a story that doesn't really need to be there.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent jerky video and freezing during gameplay, particularly in the world/map sections. Overall, these performance problems contribute to a frustrating experience, leading some to label it as one of the worst games they've encountered.
- “Not counting lazy asset-flips or horrible buggy messes, this is the worst game I've ever played.”
- “Jerky video and freezes during most of the world/map until you are done and in the galaxy map.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has received criticism, with users noting that performance is lacking and not up to expectations.
- “Performance is also not fantastic.”