Ultra Age

Ultra Age is a fun third-person action game that has a great combat system, interesting story, and great dialogue between the main character and his cyborg buddy. If you like NieR or Devil May Cry this is a great title for a good price.

73%Game Brain Score

gameplay, story

grinding, emotional

79% User Score Based on 141 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 12 reviews

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Ultra Age is a single player hack and slash game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Next Stage Inc. and was released on April 27, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

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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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 141 reviews

gameplay23 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

Fast, fluid gameplay that offers satisfying combat mechanics and combos.
Challenging boss fights that keep the gameplay engaging.
Decent graphics and a well-designed environment that enhances the overall experience.

The story is poorly written with many unexplained plot details, making it hard to follow.
Ambiguous healing mechanics and lack of a new game plus feature detract from replayability.
Limited enemy variety and repetitive gameplay can lead to a monotonous experience.

gameplay
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
69%
5%
The gameplay of Ultra Age is characterized by fast-paced, fluid combat and a variety of weapon mechanics that encourage strategic play, particularly through exploiting enemy weaknesses. However, it suffers from repetitiveness, a lack of polish in certain mechanics (like the camera and lock-on system), and some dated elements that detract from the overall experience. While the core gameplay is enjoyable and satisfying, it is marred by issues such as a cumbersome weapon durability system and underutilized mechanics, leading to a mixed reception among players.
- “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.”
- “It's actually downright embarrassing, but it's such a fun experience due to the solid gameplay.”
- “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.”
- “The combat lacks fun elements and actual mechanics; instead, 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.”
- “Gameplay felt sub-par.”
story
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
62%
16%
The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it poorly written, confusing, and lacking depth, often describing it as simplistic or boring. Critics noted a lack of engaging characters and unexplained plot details, while some appreciated its basic premise and found it passable for a hack-and-slash title. Overall, the narrative seems to serve primarily as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a compelling element of the experience.
- “The story grabbed me, and while it was rather simplistic, I think it used that to its advantage.”
- “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.”
- “The story had me rolling my eyes and uninterested the entire time as Age, Helvis, Medea, Deucalion, and Atlas were nowhere near interesting characters to make a good gateway to the attempts of depth to the setting that is as bare bones as can be. The humor is dry and boring, and any lore is just non-existent or dumped on you in dialogue out of nowhere.”
- “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.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
57%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the decent visuals and solid environment design, while others criticize the bland art direction and repetitive enemy designs. Although the graphics are described as "good" or "nice" by some, they are often considered unremarkable and not a standout feature of the game. Overall, while the visuals may not be groundbreaking, they are serviceable and complement the gameplay experience.
- “Seriously, the game graphics and mechanics (especially the combo combat attacks) are very slick.”
- “Aesthetic-wise it looks gorgeous, the animations are really good for an indie game and the sound design is well-done.”
- “Graphics / visuals (8/10) - solid environment & level design.”
- “It's a cheap knockoff of Nier Automata with the same bad nonsense combat, empty characters, and bland visuals.”
- “The enemy visual design is not too exciting; the robots share very similar visuals, and biological enemies are just a few repeated crystal animals, with some variants being mere recolors.”
- “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.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
53%
20%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the combat audio and rock tracks during action sequences, while others find the soundtrack forgettable and lacking excitement. Critics note that the music often feels out of place and disrupts the gameplay experience, particularly during intense moments, and suggest that improvements in sound design and music implementation are needed to enhance the overall atmosphere. Despite these criticisms, there are moments where the music shines, particularly during boss fights.
- “Plays exactly like a love letter to DMC and has an amazing combat system, soundtrack, and story.”
- “While the music is up to standard, it does leave a little bit to be desired; nonetheless, it has its moments where it matters, like the boss fights and ambiance.”
- “An amazing action game with a great soundtrack, not to mention the story isn't bad either.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
50%
The game's optimization is generally praised, with smooth performance and high frame rates, particularly on the Steam Deck. However, the environment design is criticized for being dull and repetitive, suggesting a lack of creativity in asset placement. While the particle effects and animations are impressive, some players note that combat can feel clunky at times.
- “Not only that, but the performance on the Steam Deck is great.”
- “Good performance.”
- “The game runs smoothly and has high FPS as well; fighting can be a little clunky at times, but hopefully this gets ironed out.”
- “The optimization, particle effects, and animations are surprisingly top-notch. However, what is pretty apparent is the unimaginative environment design. I'm not even talking about drawing similarities from environments and camera shifts of Automata, but more so how dull a lot of the corridors and arenas are (especially in the Bloody Palace mode). The more you look around, the more the cracks start to show. The feeling that it's a rush job of copy-pasted assets and clutter, plastered around a Unity map, never quite goes away.”
- “Performance issues are a significant drawback.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization problems that hinder the overall experience.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
Overall, players find the grinding in the game to be minimal, with the main story and roguelite mode being relatively short and not requiring extensive effort to progress. However, some express frustration with the repetitive nature of enemy design and the limited skill trees, which detracts from the experience. The game's mechanics, particularly in relation to time manipulation, are seen as underutilized, leading to a sense of missed potential in gameplay depth.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “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.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game has been criticized for featuring a boring story that fails to engage players, making it difficult for them to follow or care about the narrative.
- “The story is boring and hard to follow, making it difficult to care about the characters and their emotions.”
- “I found it challenging to connect with the narrative; it lacked the emotional depth needed to engage me.”
- “The emotional aspects felt flat and unconvincing, leaving me indifferent to the characters' struggles.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as dry and unengaging, failing to enhance the overall experience or character development. While some players found a few funny lines that helped establish a connection with the characters, the overall comedic elements were deemed lackluster and uninspired.
- “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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
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 the experience. 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's dynamic choices and multiple endings make it incredibly replayable, as each playthrough feels unique.”
- “With various character builds and strategies to explore, I find myself coming back to the game time and again.”
- “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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is generally considered satisfactory, with the music being acceptable; however, some areas, such as the desert, are noted as lacking in depth and could benefit from enhanced atmospheric elements.
- “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 needed to immerse players fully.”
- “While there are some interesting visuals, the atmosphere often feels disconnected and fails to evoke any real emotion.”