Ultimate Arena

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Ultimate Arena is a single player simulation game with fantasy, warfare and historical themes. It was developed by Triverske and was released on August 22, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

Ultimate Arena is an action-packed battle royale game that supports up to 100 players in a last-man-standing deathmatch. Choose from a variety of weapons and abilities as you fight to be the ultimate survivor in diverse and dynamic environments. With solo and team modes available, strategize and team up with friends to secure your victory.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 697 reviews

humor69 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game allows for extensive customization of characters, making it fun to create and watch various matchups.
It's a humorous and entertaining way to simulate battles between popular characters, providing plenty of laughs.
The game is inexpensive, making it accessible for casual players looking for a light-hearted experience.

The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with limited depth and interaction beyond watching the simulation unfold.
There are frequent bugs and crashes, particularly when trying to create or edit characters, which can hinder the experience.
The graphics and overall presentation are very basic, which may detract from the enjoyment for some players.

humor
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
97%
3%
The humor in the game is largely derived from its absurd and imaginative character matchups, such as historical and pop culture figures battling in a Hunger Games-style setting, which leads to unexpected and hilarious situations. Players appreciate the game's ability to generate funny moments, especially when customizing characters and events, although the humor can vary based on individual creativity and engagement. Overall, the game is seen as a lighthearted and entertaining experience, particularly when utilizing community-created content.
- “A stupidly funny game that pits everyone you know against one another, Hunger Games style.”
- “I could not stop laughing while playing, Chuck Norris taking out Trump and then saying 'I don't need a catchphrase, catchphrases need me'... hahahahahahahaha.”
- “The map editor is a hilarious simplified MS Paint that has nothing but a handful of 'surface materials' (water, sand, grass, mountain 1, 2, 3) and 'add trees'.”
- “It's not funny when I click exit game and the game responds by crashing.”
- “You're not funny!”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
78%
11%
The graphics of the game are generally described as simplistic and minimalistic, often compared to basic stick figure visuals that lack depth and detail. While some players appreciate the cute and customizable art style, many express frustration over the difficulty in discerning character actions and events due to the basic graphics. Overall, the visuals are seen as a weak point, with suggestions for improvement including more dynamic elements and clearer representations of characters.
- “This game is a masterpiece, you can throw Donald Trump, Hitler, and Jesus into an arena to fight to the death. It is a Hunger Games simulator and it nails it. Graphics may not be its strong point, but the gameplay is amazing.”
- “Graphics: 8/10 - a nice look for its game.”
- “I mean this thing is brilliant and even if it has primitive graphics, nothing bothers me about it!”
- “Imagine if that Hunger Games simulator website was in real-time, had an actual art style beyond the character portraits, and didn't occasionally slow to a crawl.”
- “The graphics/art style make it really hard to tell what is going on.”
- “The graphics are far too basic; you can't tell who anyone is or what anyone is doing besides moving around.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
63%
16%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing it for being limited and lacking depth, resulting in low replay value. While some users appreciate the potential for creativity and fun mechanics, others find the experience repetitive and shallow, often describing it as more of a simulation than a traditional game. Overall, the consensus suggests that while there are moments of enjoyment, the gameplay ultimately falls short of expectations.
- “I like how the game is evolving into something that can give players endless hours of gameplay.”
- “Gameplay 9/10 - really fun.”
- “Very fun and addictive gameplay, spent hours creating my huge roster only to see them slaughter each other in a battle to the death.”
- “While these may add a degree of incentive for players to continue playing, they ultimately do not address the underlying limitations of the gameplay itself, which feels somewhat limited and lacking replay value.”
- “I'll say this right now: there is actually very little gameplay to be had here.”
- “Boring after 1 minute, not much content; I know it's early access, but there is basically no gameplay at all and the whole idea is bad.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and glitches, particularly when navigating menus or using fullscreen mode. Many players believe that addressing these stability problems could greatly enhance the overall experience.
- “The game freezes and crashes half the time when you try to navigate between menus.”
- “Pretty buggy unfortunately; leaving the character screen usually makes it crash, as does trying to go fullscreen.”
- “It glitches with fullscreen a lot.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The music aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users noting the absence of a soundtrack and suggesting players provide their own music. The overall sound design is described as minimalistic, lacking any significant audio features or enhancements.
- “The game has no music, so you can play your own.”
- “There isn't much of a soundtrack at the moment.”
- “The game features minimal frills, lacking fancy graphics and a notable soundtrack.”
- “Sound: no music, so play your own.”
- “Not much of a soundtrack as of now.”
- “Barely any frills, not fancy graphics, no bodacious soundtrack.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story aspect of Ultimate Arena is noted to be minimal, as it lacks a dedicated narrative or protagonist, which diminishes immersion for players. Some users humorously reference the absence of a compelling story by comparing it to well-known narratives, suggesting that the game does not prioritize storytelling.
- “Ultimate Arena appears to fall within the sandbox simulation genre, lacking a story mode or protagonist to provide immersion.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be hindered by numerous bugs and design choices, resulting in a slow and tedious experience. Additionally, there are no grind-related achievements to motivate players further.
- “Unfortunately, it's held back by quite a few bugs or design choices that make it very slow and tedious to work with.”
- “[b]Grindy achievement(s):[/b] no.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
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Players note that while the game offers some incentives for continued play, its underlying gameplay limitations hinder overall replayability. However, it is also described as simplistic yet enjoyable, providing a decent amount of replay value.
- “It's a simplistic yet fun little game that offers a great amount of replayability.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making it hard to put down.”
- “While these may add a degree of incentive for players to continue playing, they ultimately do not address the underlying limitations of the gameplay itself, which feels somewhat limited and lacking in replay value.”
- “The game offers a few different paths, but they don't significantly change the experience, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
- “After completing the game once, there isn't much motivation to dive back in, as the core gameplay remains the same.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game has received criticism for its overt advertising, particularly a promotional campaign featuring PewDiePie, which some players found off-putting and intrusive.
- “My other issue with the game is the blatant advertisement - or rather, the campaign for PewDiePie - thanks, but no thanks.”
- “I know this because he spent a good two weeks advertising the game there after the fallout and giving out free keys.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The optimization of customizations is noted to be subpar, requiring significant time and effort for players to achieve their desired setup.
- “The customizations aren't amazingly optimized, and it would take a lot of time and memorization to tailor them perfectly to your liking.”
- “The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frustrating performance issues that detract from the overall experience.”
- “Despite the potential for great gameplay, the lack of optimization results in frequent lag and crashes, making it hard to enjoy.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere is noted for its immersive quality, allowing players to fully engage with the environment, as exemplified by Rachel Maddow's moment of reflection within it.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
- “The sound design and visuals create a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”