Ultra Age

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In "Ultra Age," players control Helios, a seasoned warrior in a post-apocalyptic world, on a mission to save humanity. Wielding high-tech tools and weapons, Helios battles against robotic enemies and colossal bosses. With fast-paced combat and exploration, players will uncover the truth behind the energy source threatening the existence of mankind.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 106 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The combat system is fluid and engaging, allowing for satisfying combos and weapon swaps that enhance gameplay.
The game features a decent variety of bosses and enemy types, providing a fun challenge throughout the experience.
Despite its flaws, the game is enjoyable for fans of hack and slash titles, especially those who appreciate the influences from games like Devil May Cry and Nier Automata.

The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in around 5 to 7 hours, leading to concerns about its value for the price.
The story and character development are weak, with poorly written dialogue and a lack of engaging narrative elements.
Repetitive enemy designs and a lack of variety in combat mechanics can lead to a monotonous experience after the initial excitement wears off.

gameplay
61 mentions
26 % positive mentions
69 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced action and a variety of combat mechanics, including a unique weapon system that allows players to switch between different blades, each with its own skill tree. However, many reviewers noted that while the core mechanics are enjoyable, they feel dated and lack depth, with some elements like the time manipulation mechanic being underutilized. Overall, the gameplay is seen as the standout feature of the game, despite its shortcomings in polish and innovation.
- “The gameplay is phenomenal with an easy to learn yet difficult to master combat style.”
- “The gameplay is fast and fun with plenty of combos and different weapons to keep it interesting.”
- “The gameplay is the star of the show here; it's the reason to buy the game.”
- “Where the combat lacks fun elements and actual mechanics, it makes up for it with length; as the game progresses, the enemies just have more HP to make the fight longer, but no new mechanics or anything.”
- “Everything about it is so dated from concept, design, gameplay, and mechanics.”
- “Terrible camera, really bad lock-on mechanics, lack of combos that show any real variation, and having a maze before the final boss fight was the last straw.”
story
38 mentions
26 % positive mentions
53 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it poorly written, confusing, and lacking depth, while others appreciate its basic engagement and context for the gameplay. Some critiques highlight issues with pacing, presentation, and character development, suggesting that the narrative feels half-baked or uninspired. However, a few players noted that the story serves its purpose in a hack-and-slash context, providing a fun backdrop for the action despite its shortcomings.
- “The story is engaging, and the way the game tells it just proves again the quality of linear styled games when done right.”
- “At first I had no expectations, but once I played it, my god it's addictive and fun, and the story is good and the gameplay is good. Hope there is more from the developers.”
- “An amazing action game with a great soundtrack, not to mention the story isn't bad either.”
- “One of the biggest issues with the game is the story, which is not only poorly written but also extremely confusing.”
- “The story is cheesy and predictable with a very lackluster ending in my opinion.”
- “The story had me rolling my eyes and uninterested the entire time, as the characters were nowhere near interesting enough to make a good gateway to the attempts of depth in the setting.”
music
13 mentions
23 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its solid rock tracks and moments that enhance boss fights and ambiance, while others criticize its lack of excitement and poor implementation that disrupts gameplay. Many feel the soundtrack does not match the high-energy combat, leading to a lackluster overall experience. Improvements in sound design and music selection are suggested to better align with the game's action-oriented nature.
- “Plays exactly like a love letter to DMC and has an amazing combat system, soundtrack, and story.”
- “An amazing action game with a great soundtrack, not to mention the story isn't bad either.”
- “Music is solid with some nice rock tracks.”
- “The music implementation is also awful, with the tracks feeling out of place and disrupting the gameplay experience.”
- “Starting with the non-combat issues, the story and music are pretty lackluster, which dampens the overall mood of the game.”
- “-the soundtrack needs a lot more excitement in it to fit with the high-speed, tons of action mood that combat is meant to have.”
graphics
10 mentions
40 % positive mentions
30 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the solid environment and level design, as well as good animations, while others criticize the overall aesthetic and poor quality even at max settings. Users note that shadows can make visuals appear muddy, and while the graphics are generally decent, they are often described as lacking in standout qualities. Overall, the visuals are considered acceptable, especially at lower settings, but not exceptional.
- “Aesthetic-wise it looks gorgeous, the animations are really good for an indie game and the sound design is well-done.”
- “Graphics are nice, just make sure you leave HDR off in your PC settings otherwise the game will look dark and washed out.”
- “+ the game still looks good even at low graphics settings.”
- “The game is also very ugly looking; the bland art direction is one thing, but the poor graphics even on max settings is just bad.”
- “The shadows make the graphics a bit muddy at some points.”
- “Honestly, it's pointless to go over anything else the game offers since every other aspect (sound, exploration, story, graphics, level-up mechanics) are all just...decent, nothing to write home about.”
grinding
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that grinding in the game is minimal compared to typical hack and slash titles, largely due to the small skill trees and the quick progression to maxing out weapons and gear. However, some players find the enemy design tedious and the grinding for certain items feels unnecessary, especially given the game's potential for more engaging mechanics. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as lacking depth and creativity.
- “The enemies look and feel like asset rips from the Unity Store, in the sense that they don't feel unique, and much of the animation work and fight design make the enemies tedious to challenge.”
- “It took me 11 hours to beat it with all weapons maxed and 3 of the 5 gears maxed; the other 2 required RNG grinding at the last area, and the wire and jump are not worth maxing out, just get them to tier 3.”
- “It's baffling that in a character action game with a time manipulation mechanic, that mechanic manifests itself in farming loot and not in slowing down time after a perfect dodge like you see in Bayonetta or Nier: Automata.”
optimization
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report good performance in the game, highlighting effective optimization that encourages the use of various weapons for bonus currency and unlocks, enhancing long-term combat engagement.
- “Good performance.”
- “Instead, make me use all of my weapons so I get bonus currency or specific unlocks for long-term good performance in combat encounters.”
- “The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
- “The optimization is so bad that loading times are unacceptably long, even for simple tasks.”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players appreciate the early funny lines that establish a connection with characters like Eiji and his robot companion, others find the overall humor to be dry and unengaging, leading to a lack of interest in the story and characters.
- “Characterization for Eiji and his companion robot was achieved through a couple of funny lines early on, so I felt connected with him from the get-go.”
- “I would rather play a hilariously bad game or a frustratingly good game than ever play an extremely average game.”
replayability
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users express a lack of replayability in the game, with one suggestion being the addition of an arena mode featuring wave-based enemy spawns to enhance replay value. Overall, the consensus indicates that the current gameplay does not encourage repeated playthroughs.
- “One feature that would enhance replay value is an update that includes an arena where enemies spawn wave after wave until you die.”
- “The game offers multiple endings and choices that make each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
- “With various character builds and strategies to explore, I find myself coming back to the game to try different approaches.”
- “One feature that would help replay value is an update containing some sort of arena where enemies spawn wave after wave until you die.”
- “Finally, there is no replayability.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is generally considered satisfactory, with some users feeling that the music is adequate; however, there are areas, such as the desert, where enhancements could significantly improve the overall ambiance.
- “The music is alright, but in some areas, like the desert, I think more could have been done to enhance the atmosphere.”
- “The overall atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth that would draw players into the game world.”
- “While there are some interesting visuals, the atmosphere often feels disconnected and fails to immerse the player.”