Ultimate Summer

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Ultimate Summer is a single player open world shooter game with horror and fantasy themes. It was developed by Asmodev and was released on January 15, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

A mix of tower defense with classic shooter. Gather resources, place traps, build towers, and buy weapons to exterminate waves of United Forces of Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, Cthulhu, Carnivores and Aliens.

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

story5 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Unique blend of tower defense and first-person shooter mechanics, providing a chaotic and engaging gameplay experience.
Extensive variety of traps and weapons, allowing for diverse strategies and customization based on player preferences.
Bizarre and humorous storyline with a distinctive art style that enhances the game's absurd atmosphere.

Many systems feel underdeveloped and repetitive, leading to a lack of mission variety and engagement over time.
Performance issues, including frame rate drops during intense firefights and unbalanced damage models for enemies and weapons.
The game is currently in early access with several planned features missing, leaving the experience feeling incomplete.

story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
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13%
The game's story is mission-based, featuring a quirky and chaotic narrative that serves primarily as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling plot. While it includes a unique comic book presentation and memorable characters, the overall narrative is often described as lacking depth and coherence, with some players finding it entertaining in its absurdity. The connection to previous titles adds an interesting layer for returning players, but the humor and style may not resonate with everyone.
- “It's what you'd expect from Asmodev... a weird and wacky story, solid gameplay and soundtrack, memorable characters, and a sense of humor that ties it all together!”
- “The storyline is also rather special; for some reason, I just love the concept of having to protect a washing machine from the armies of heaven and hell.”
- “Each day starts with a story reveal, giving you a better view into the game’s storyline, which is presented in a comic book art style that I found very well put together.”
- “The story is on the level of the Morbius movie, yet somehow it manages to be mildly entertaining.”
- “It has a crazy storyline told with quality comic book stills, and the gameplay is fun but very cheesy.”
- “While its early access state leaves some systems incomplete and the mission variety somewhat lacking, there's a solid foundation here.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
14%
The gameplay combines elements of shooter and tower defense, featuring a loop of building defenses, placing traps, and fighting off hordes with a variety of weapons. While the mechanics are initially engaging, they can become repetitive and formulaic over time, with some players noting the need for improvements and additional perspectives. Overall, the game offers a fun and unique experience, though it may require further refinement to enhance its depth and engagement.
- “The main gameplay loop involves building defenses during brief downtimes, placing a variety of traps around key areas, and then actively fighting off incoming hordes using a growing arsenal of weapons.”
- “You can dismantle and recycle parts of the world itself, turning environmental destruction into a resource mechanic.”
- “The gameplay was fun and unique; definitely needs some more work to be put into it, but so far, it’s well put together and polished.”
- “The first hour of the game was mostly reading stuff and basically being introduced to lots of mechanics, some of which seemed unnecessary to enjoy the game, or even made the game worse in some ways.”
- “Giving thumbs up, since it's early access and I did enjoy it in some weird way, but it certainly needs some serious improvements when it comes to mechanics.”
- “As far as shooting mechanics go, the game is pretty simple; you can zoom in slightly and aim a little better, but there is no recoil or even reloads within the game.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
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The game's graphics feature a gritty, comic book art style that effectively complements its apocalyptic theme, with well-executed cutscenes and slight cel shading. The visuals are praised for their creativity, particularly in the depiction of traps and towers, and the dark, foggy environments enhance the overall atmosphere. Overall, players appreciate the unique and engaging aesthetic that adds depth to the storyline.
- “Each day starts with a story reveal, giving you a better view into the game’s storyline, which is presented in a comic book art style that I found very well put together.”
- “Visually, the game presents itself with a gritty, grimy art style that fits the apocalyptic tone.”
- “The scenario and the visuals go well with the dark, foggy nature of the zoo area, full of trees, large stones, and dirt surrounding well-lit paved walkways.”
- “It has a neat art style in its cutscenes and in-game slight cel shading.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
42%
29%
The music in the game is characterized by a heavy metal soundtrack and quirky sound effects that enhance its absurd and grotesque tone. Reviewers appreciate the well-selected background music, which complements the gameplay and overall atmosphere, even if some may not personally enjoy it. Overall, the audio elements contribute significantly to the game's unique and humorous narrative.
- “It's what you'd expect from Asmodev... a weird and wacky story, solid gameplay and soundtrack, memorable characters, and a sense of humor that ties it all together!”
- “Just like Infernal Radiation, this game has a pretty well-matching soundtrack to the whole setting of the game.”
- “The soundtrack and sound effects lean heavily into heavy metal, grotesque squishes, and over-the-top voiceovers, reinforcing the tone of blood-drenched absurdity.”
- “Just like infernal radiation, this game has a pretty well-matching soundtrack to the whole setting of the game.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally well-optimized for various systems, featuring modest hardware requirements and delivering great performance. However, players may experience occasional frame rate drops and performance issues during intense firefights, especially in confined spaces with multiple traps activated.
- “Performance-wise, the game is well-optimized for a wide range of systems, with modest hardware requirements.”
- “Great performance.”
- “Still, during the most intense firefights, some drops in frame rate and performance hiccups can occur, particularly if a lot of traps are triggering at once in a confined space.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by its irreverent and darkly absurd tone, which is complemented by a quirky story, memorable characters, and amusing gameplay elements like traps and towers. Players who appreciate this unique style of humor will likely find it engaging and entertaining.
- “The game’s tone is unapologetically irreverent and drenched in dark humor, wearing its absurdity like a badge of honor.”
- “It's what you'd expect from Asmodev... a weird and wacky story, solid gameplay and soundtrack, memorable characters, and a sense of humor that ties it all together!”
- “The traps and towers are very funny and the art style is something new and exciting.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have reported significant stability issues, including late achievement notifications, random freezes, and instances where traps do not appear in the game despite being placed and consumed. Overall, the game is plagued by bugs, glitches, and crashes that detract from the overall experience.
- “For example, late achievement notifications, random freezes, and despite placing and consuming a trap, it did not show up in the field.”
- “Bugs, glitches, and crashes are a constant issue.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by outrageous and grotesque enemy designs that contribute to a chaotic and unsettling experience, creating a bizarre yet intriguing environment for players.
- “The atmosphere is bizarre yet interesting.”
- “Enemy designs are outrageous, often deliberately grotesque or surreal, adding to the game’s chaotic and unsettling atmosphere.”