UBERMOSH:BLACK
- February 16, 2016
- Walter Machado
- 27h median play time
Get on SteamUBERMOSH:BLACK is a single-player shooter game, the second volume in the UBERMOSH arcade series. Engage in intense 90-second battles, cutting bullets with your sword, shooting with heavy guns, and using a psionic wave to splatter enemies. With brainclap feature, new class mod, more achievements, enemies, an ultimate gun, and complex balance for 30% more on-screen content, this love letter to the community aims to provide a wonderfully intense combat experience.
Reviews
- Intense and fast-paced gameplay that keeps players engaged and on the edge of their seats.
- Stylish retro graphics and an awesome soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
- High replayability due to challenging mechanics and the desire to achieve higher scores.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including frequent crashes and freezing during the Brainclap mechanic.
- Minimal story and repetitive gameplay can lead to a lack of long-term engagement.
- Camera is too zoomed in, making it difficult to see incoming enemies and navigate effectively.
- music37 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its high-energy soundtrack that perfectly complements the fast-paced gameplay. The retro-inspired techno/dance/rock tracks enhance the overall experience, keeping players engaged and motivated during intense battles. Additionally, the option to adjust volume settings is appreciated, although some players noted the inability to lower the music volume as a drawback.
“The high-energy music matches the game's pace and enhances the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack alone is worth the money.”
“The soundtrack is worth noting for sure - I don't know how many tracks there are, but the music doesn't get old even after a 2-hour play session.”
“Oh, and the fact I can't turn down the music in the game....”
“Nothing changed in terms of graphics or soundtrack: it's still the same.”
“Same music, same layout, camera still too close to the camera, that shake every time you shoot is also still the absolute worst and very distracting and not helping.”
- gameplay35 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced, fluid mechanics that are well-suited for short play sessions, enhanced by stylish 16-bit retro graphics and an engaging soundtrack. However, some players note that the gameplay can become repetitive over time, with limited variation in core mechanics and a few new features that may not significantly enhance the experience. Despite these concerns, the game remains enjoyable for those who appreciate arcade-style challenges and high-score competition.
“The gameplay is great, quick, and entirely replayable for a couple of minutes of fun twin-stick challenge.”
“This simplicity allows you to focus on mastering the gameplay rather than struggling with the mechanics.”
“While it might sound plain, it really adds up to the gameplay, as taking your brainclap timings into account can allow you to take more risks and eventually score dramatically better.”
“🔄 Repetitive gameplay. I feel the gameplay can become repetitive after a while.”
“However, the minimal story and repetitive gameplay might reduce its long-term appeal.”
“What could be a really fun game is sadly ruined by the fact that the brainclap mechanic freezes the game for about 10 to 20 seconds every time it activates.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game features stylish 2D 16-bit retro graphics that enhance its fast-paced gameplay, creating a visually appealing experience that resonates well with players. While some users noted minor graphical glitches in the menus, the overall aesthetic and fluidity of the visuals are praised, making it a perfect fit for quick gaming sessions, especially on platforms like the Steam Deck. The combination of retro-inspired visuals and an engaging soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's charm.
“The game features stylish, retro-inspired visuals that perfectly complement its high-octane gameplay.”
“Ubermosh: Black excels with its intense action, stylish visuals, and awesome soundtrack.”
“This one made me buy the devs' other games because something about this aesthetic really clicks with me.”
“The engine and graphics are almost entirely unchanged compared to the previous one.”
“Nothing changed in terms of graphics or soundtrack: it's still the same.”
“There is some graphical glitching with the splash screen and main menu, but it goes away once the game starts.”
- story10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game features a minimal story, which some players find lacking and believe detracts from its long-term appeal. While the narrative serves as a simple backdrop for the action, many users express a desire for a more developed plot, suggesting that a richer story could enhance the overall experience.
“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.”
“One downside is the minimal story.”
“However, the minimal story and repetitive gameplay might reduce its long-term appeal.”
“The story (not that it needs one) is a simple excuse for the action: the real world is peaceful but humans need violence and created the uber-mosh-pit so they can exercise their violent tendencies.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability, attributed to its challenging gameplay and short, intense sessions that encourage repeated play. With simple controls and a fast-paced twin-stick challenge, players find it enjoyable for quick bursts of fun, making it a worthwhile experience at an affordable price.
“The game has high replayability due to its challenging nature and short, intense sessions.”
“The simple controls and high replayability make it an enjoyable experience for fans of fast-paced games.”
“The gameplay is great, quick, and entirely replayable for a couple of minutes of fun twin-stick challenge.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, frequently crashing and experiencing severe frame rate drops during intense moments, despite generally running well. Players have reported bugs, including visible hitboxes, and recommend setting the game to "high performance" to improve GPU allocation.
“Very cool, but not optimized, and it crashes all the time.”
“The negative point is that it's simply badly optimized: the whole game runs at a very good FPS, but when brainclap happens, the FPS just drops and the game also bugs a lot. Once it bugged so hard that it started showing the hitboxes, and this is not a problem only for me, since I have seen other community posts also complaining about that.”
“You need to set it to 'high performance' to assign the GPU to the game.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is a unique blend of cybernetic desert chaos reminiscent of "Kung Fu Panda" and "Samurai Jack," enhanced by an impressive soundtrack that complements the overall experience. Players feel immersed in a vivid, imaginative world that evokes the essence of an unwritten sci-fi novel.
“I feel almost like Po in the second Kung Fu Panda movie, but if it had a cybernetic desert chaos feel, with a bit of Samurai Jack and some sci-fi novel that I haven't actually read but imagine the atmosphere would be like.”
“The soundtrack is amazing and adds to the atmosphere and pace of the game.”
“I feel almost like Po in the second Kung Fu Panda movie, but if it had a cybernetic desert chaos feel, mixed with a bit of Samurai Jack and some sci-fi novel that I haven't actually read but imagine the atmosphere would be like.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is severely compromised by frequent freezes and crashes, particularly when the brainclap mechanic is activated, leading to interruptions of 10 to 20 seconds that disrupt gameplay. This issue significantly detracts from the overall enjoyment, as players are often forced to restart after only a short period of play.
“What could be a really fun game is sadly ruined by the fact that the brainclap mechanic freezes the game for about 10 to 20 seconds every time it activates.”
“I really want to enjoy this game, but the game constantly freezes or crashes whenever the brainclap ability activates.”
“The game freezes whenever you use the brainclap ability, so you can only enjoy the game for a solid 30 seconds or 50-60 kills before you're forced to restart.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be genuinely funny, highlighting its effective use of humor throughout the gameplay experience.
“This game had me laughing out loud with its clever jokes and witty dialogue.”
“The humor is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
“I love how the game incorporates absurd situations that keep the gameplay light-hearted and fun.”
