Ultimate Solid

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

story1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game provides a unique experience that can be played with one hand, making it accessible during recovery or difficult times.
It offers a challenging gameplay experience with a large number of levels, which can keep players engaged for hours.
The physics-based mechanics create an addictive and suspenseful environment, appealing to players who enjoy trial and error gameplay.

The graphics and overall design feel outdated and lack the quality expected from modern PC games, resembling low-effort mobile apps.
The controls are overly simplified and cannot be customized, leading to a frustrating experience for players who prefer deeper gameplay mechanics.
The game can be excessively difficult and grindy, with a lack of checkpoints making it frustrating for casual players.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's graphics are characterized by simple, minimalistic 2D visuals reminiscent of low-effort mobile apps and flash games, lacking options for resolution changes or meaningful graphical tweaks. While the gameplay may be enjoyable, the overall visual presentation falls short of the high standards typically expected from PC games, reflecting a lack of budget and skill in 3D graphics development.
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high-quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- “It's fun, challenging, but not as graphically pleasing; I'm not going to complain for the price it asks for.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “The game features simple, minimalistic 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort mobile apps and flash games.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with one user finding it relaxing and soothing, while another criticizes it as the worst they've encountered in a video game. Overall, the music seems to evoke strong emotional responses, but opinions on its quality vary significantly.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “I would like to recommend this game, but I simply cannot. The reasons are awful, and by awful, I mean the worst music in a video game ever.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization of Ultimate Solid is criticized as a greedy cash grab, priced at around $6 USD, which many users feel is unjustifiable due to the game's defects and the availability of superior free alternatives on Steam.
- “Ultimate Solid has a greedy, cash grab price of around $6 USD. It's not worth it given the defects and shortcomings of the product, especially considering the sheer number of completely free, much higher quality games on Steam.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it seems like the developers are more focused on making money than providing a quality gaming experience.”
- “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players feel that the lack of checkpoints in levels contributes to a grindy experience, making it less enjoyable for casual playthroughs. Adding checkpoints could alleviate this issue and enhance overall gameplay.
- “If only there were checkpoints throughout the level, it would make it less grindy and more acceptable for a casual playthrough.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which really takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay has been criticized for being frustrating and unenjoyable, contributing to an overall negative experience for players.
- “I would like to recommend this game, but I simply cannot. The reasons are awful, and by awful, I mean the worst music in a video game ever. The second thing is gameplay - it's frustrating and not fun.”