Ultimate Solid

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Ultimate Solid is a single player platformer game. It was developed by What The Fantastic Games Group and was released on October 26, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The great arcade challenge in physics based platform world. Join the hardcore journey of 200 levels with puzzle elements and claim the title of Ultimate Solid!

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Single-Player

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

story1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game provides a unique and challenging experience that can be engaging for players who enjoy trial and error gameplay.
It has a solid retro style and can be played with just a mouse, making it accessible for those recovering from injuries or looking for a simple control scheme.
Many players find the game addictive due to its difficulty and the satisfaction of overcoming challenging levels.

The game suffers from poor graphics and technical limitations, making it feel more like a mobile app than a PC game.
Players have reported frustrating gameplay due to imprecise physics and a lack of checkpoints, leading to a grindy experience.
The music and overall presentation have been criticized as subpar, detracting from the enjoyment of the game.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The graphics of the game 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 quality falls short of the standards expected from PC games, reflecting a lack of investment in 3D graphics development. Despite its fun and challenging nature, the graphics are considered underwhelming for the platform.
- “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.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- “I find myself spending hours on the same tasks, which really detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game has received negative feedback, with one user describing it as the worst they've encountered in a video game, despite initially finding it relaxing. Overall, the music seems to detract from the gaming experience rather than enhance it.
- “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
100%
The monetization of Ultimate Solid is criticized as a cash grab, with a price of around $6 USD deemed excessive given the game's defects and the availability of superior free alternatives on Steam.
- “Ultimate Solid has the 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.”
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.”