UberSoldier

About

UberSoldier is a single player action game. It was developed by Burut CT and was released on April 5, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Get ready for an epic World War II adventure like no other with UberSoldier! Immerse yourself in a gripping first-person shooter that will transport you to the heart of the action. This game developed by Burut Creative Team will have you on the edge of your seat.

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews

story7 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Unique temporal shield mechanic that allows blocking and redirecting bullets, adding strategic depth to combat.
Satisfying and responsive gunplay with a variety of period-appropriate weapons.
Interesting level design with varied environments and impressive physics-based destruction effects that create entertaining combat scenarios.

Outdated technical aspects including lack of native widescreen support, frequent crashes on modern systems, and cumbersome configuration requirements.
Poor AI behavior with simplistic enemy tactics and erratic movement, leading to frustrating combat encounters.
Weak story and voice acting characterized by campy, awkward dialogue and minimal character development, which detracts from the narrative experience.

story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
70%
11%
The story is widely criticized for its poor writing, awkward voice acting, and incoherent plot, often described as campy, melodramatic, and unintentionally humorous. It centers on a resurrected German soldier fighting Nazis with supernatural abilities, but the narrative serves mainly as a loose framework for the shooting gameplay rather than offering depth or engaging lore. Despite its flaws, some players find the story entertaining in a nostalgic or comedic way, appreciating its pulp-style charm and simple premise.
- “The story follows Karl Stoltz, a German soldier killed in combat who becomes the subject of a secret Nazi experiment designed to create enhanced, undead super-soldiers.”
- “The storyline leans heavily into pulp-style melodrama, with exaggerated villains, over-the-top situations, and campy dialogue that reflects both the ambition and limitations of mid-2000s storytelling in action games.”
- “I mostly had a really fun time with this and I enjoyed the very goofy, but earnestly delivered story.”
- “The story is incredibly bad and jumps around all over. It's clumsily delivered through one of the worst English dubs I have ever experienced; every character acts like they either forgot their lines mid-rehearsal or were completely drunk. Main characters fall over dead mid-mission for no reason, then randomly come back because they were actually "captured." There's an awkward plot about romance that shoehorns itself in so painfully you'd think it was a fistula.”
- “The worst thing about Ubersoldier is the story - it's terribly written and acted. A positive side-effect of this is it makes some of the cutscenes enjoyable purely for comedy value.”
- “Although to be honest, the plot is so banal and the dialogues so dull that it sometimes gives you a headache. Despite this, I can recommend this game out of nostalgia, but only to kill time.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
75%
11%
The gameplay of Ubersoldier offers a classic, linear first-person shooter experience with straightforward but dated mechanics, highlighted by the unique "temporal shield" ability that adds tactical depth. While the core gameplay has nostalgic appeal and solid foundations, it suffers from janky aiming, inconsistent weapon effectiveness, and uneven difficulty, limiting its refinement compared to genre leaders. Overall, it's a modest, niche shooter appreciated for its experimental mechanics and charm rather than polished execution.
- “What distinguishes Ubersoldier mechanically is its supernatural “temporal shield” ability. This mechanic introduces a tactical rhythm to firefights, encouraging players to time their shield usage carefully rather than relying solely on traditional cover-based combat.”
- “All that said, the gameplay is solid at its core, and I've been coming back to it for... at this point, 18 years!”
- “If you're looking for a solid little shooter with a decent story and a good selection of weapons and variety of gameplay, then this is the choice for you.”
- “The gameplay is ridiculously substandard and everything is barely holding together at the seams; aiming is janky and precision weapons are just not viable. Automatic weapons miss their targets consistently, melee combat can be generously described as two helium balloons softly crashing into each other, and explosives either destroy the universe or gently tickle everyone in a 5cm radius.”
- “Reception at launch was mixed, with critics acknowledging the originality of the temporal shield mechanic while criticizing technical performance issues, uneven pacing, and AI shortcomings.”
- “- monotonous and repetitive gameplay”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The graphics are generally considered decent and appropriate for their time, with a simple but sufficient art style that suits the game's WWII setting. While not on par with modern standards or top-tier FPS titles, the visuals maintain nostalgic appeal, though some users noted technical issues like resolution settings problems. Overall, the graphics support gameplay without being a primary draw.
- “Graphics were quite good for the time, as well as the bullet shield ability that takes inspiration from The Matrix.”
- “Very nice single player WWII FPS game, in the style of older WWII FPS games like RTCW. Graphics are good - not Call of Duty good, but well suited to the game.”
- “Once upon a time, after its premiere, it was still pleasing to the eye with its graphics. Today, not so much, but it has not lost its playability.”
- “Once upon a time, after its premiere, it was still pleasing to the eye with its graphics; today not so much, but it has not lost its playability.”
- “Guns feel horrible, enemies are spongy, graphics are ugly, basically a bad game all around, play at your own risk.”
- “As far as technical aspects go, the game generally worked well but I did run into an issue where for whatever reason the graphics menu wouldn't let me change the display resolution, so I had to edit the game's config file.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor largely stems from its unintentional comedic moments, including awkward voice acting, poorly edited cutscenes, and chaotic gameplay. While the story and presentation often miss the mark, these flaws create a funny, entertaining experience for players who enjoy absurd, slapstick fun. Overall, it's best enjoyed with a lighthearted mindset and low expectations.
- “The result is these funny moments of unscripted mayhem that is satisfying to watch and make happen.”
- “Most people could not be this funny if they tried intentionally.”
- “Put the game on easy mode, drink 13 beers and have a good time while mindlessly shooting some Nazis and laughing at someone else's incompetence.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The music features impactful weapon effects and dramatic cues that enhance the action, though the soundtrack consists of only a few short looping tracks. Notably, Ubersoldier is praised for having one of the best video game theme songs, complemented by a couple of cool tunes like Martin Kesici's menu music.
- “Sound design complements the action with impactful weapon effects and dramatic musical cues.”
- “Ubersoldier also has one of the best theme songs in video game history.”
- “Couple of cool tunes, including Martin Kesici menu music.”
- “+ OST consists of only three 40-second songs that loop endlessly.”
- “+ OST consists of only three 40-second songs that loop endlessly.”
- “Sound design complements the action with impactful weapon effects and dramatic musical cues, though voice acting ranges from serviceable to unintentionally humorous.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's optimization received mixed feedback, with smooth core performance often marred by frequent stuttering, screen flashing, and occasional crashes. These technical issues detracted from the overall experience despite the innovative gameplay mechanics.
- “While the game itself runs smoothly when it's working, it has a constant issue of stuttering and screen flashing which sometimes causes the game to crash.”
- “Reception at launch was mixed, with critics acknowledging the originality of the temporal shield mechanic while criticizing technical performance issues, uneven pacing, and AI shortcomings.”
- “The most prominent issue for me was the performance.”
- “Performance aside, my biggest qualm about Uber Soldier is its lackluster enemy rotation.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Replayability is limited by the lack of multiplayer modes and a relatively simple enemy roster, though the single-player campaign offers several hours of engaging content with an intriguing alternate-history concept. A broader variety of powers could have significantly enhanced the game's replay value.
- “The absence of multiplayer modes limits replayability, as the experience is entirely single-player focused, but the campaign provides several hours of content for those interested in its alternate-history concept.”
- “Even with an underdeveloped enemy roster, the improvement and replayability that a decent selection of powers could have provided would have been incredible.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is minimal and lacks depth, but it effectively supports and justifies the game's fantastical mechanics within the narrative framework.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding is described as quite demanding, often requiring significant time and effort, to the point where players feel they need additional resources or opportunities to manage it effectively.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences some minor bugs and glitches, but overall remains stable and playable without major issues.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is highly praised for its captivating and beautifully designed environments, contributing significantly to the game's overall appeal.
- “A big part of the appeal of so-called 'eurojank' games is the atmosphere in their environments, and every single level in this is gorgeous.”