Ultra Savage

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Ultra Savage is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by OneShark and was released on April 25, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

Ultra Savage is a challenging 2D platformer set in a cyberpunk world. As the player, you control One Shark, a deadly assassin on a mission to defeat an evil megacorporation. With intense gameplay and grueling battles, you must master One Shark's abilities to prevail in this unforgiving world.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game features a vibrant and colorful art style that appeals to fans of older cartoons and anime.
It offers an engaging gameplay loop with RPG elements, allowing for character development and strategic upgrades.
Despite some grind, many players find it addictive and enjoyable, making it a decent time-waster.

The game lacks true idle mechanics, requiring constant player attention and making it tedious for some.
Progression can become frustratingly grindy, especially past certain levels, leading to a repetitive experience.
There are several bugs and quality of life issues that detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant and colorful art style, reminiscent of older cartoons and anime influences, which many players find appealing. The 2D side-scrolling format enhances the overall aesthetic, featuring fun references and engaging visuals that complement the gameplay. However, some users noted issues with readability in certain scenarios, such as the last boss fight, where the background graphics hindered visibility.
- “This game is honestly one of the few really good semi-idle type games that I have played, and the art style and design are just really good in general.”
- “The art style is always fun with OneShark's games, and this one is no different, with some fun references thrown in now and then.”
- “Fancy, colorful, and unique graphic style, fitting soundtrack, and enjoyable visuals.”
- “The only thing they replaced was the artwork and added in an annoying gem system to upgrade items.”
- “The last boss has white background graphics which makes your HP bar unreadable.”
- “A space/time travel themed RPG clicker game in a 2D side-on format with a cartoon art style for the graphics.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
47%
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The gameplay is characterized by a simple yet addictive loop, though it tends to become tedious after a certain point due to grinding and a lack of quality-of-life features. While the RPG loot system adds depth and rewards for upgrading, the forced-gating mechanics can frustrate players seeking deeper runs. Overall, despite some UI issues and a streamlined experience, many find the game enjoyable, especially given its low price and engaging graphics.
- “Gameplay loop is very simple and still somewhat addictive, and it takes a while to get stale (which it eventually will become - but that is true for most games).”
- “10+ hours of gameplay for 1-2€ is just amazing value.”
- “Incredibly addicting gameplay loop.”
- “It's very difficult to keep playing past the 5th or 6th planet (out of about 10/11) because you hit a wall of grind and the gameplay becomes incredibly boring.”
- “The prestige mechanic doesn't really add anything to the game, and it's the forced-gating style, meaning that there is really no benefit to continuing your run after you meet the minimum qualifications, so people who like deep runs in incremental games will be frustrated.”
- “The gameplay loop is very simple and still somewhat addictive, and it takes a while to get stale (which it eventually will become - but that is true for most games).”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its quality and fit with the game's aesthetic. However, some users noted that the tracks do not play continuously, leading to repetitive listening during extended gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack complements the vibrant graphics, enhancing the overall experience.
- “I bought Great Hero's Beard after this game with the soundtracks for both to support the developer and to just get some more content like this.”
- “Fancy, colorful, and unique graphic style fitting soundtrack and enjoyable visuals.”
- “I recommend turning down the sound effects so you can hear the music better.”
- “The graphics and music, per standard with this developer, are really good.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it can be addictive and engaging, especially with the inclusion of a speed multiplier for farming, it also becomes tedious due to the need for manual level restarts. The vibrant art style and incremental gameplay provide a decent backdrop for casual play, but the repetitive nature can lead to frustration. Overall, it serves as a decent time-waster, though it may not hold long-term interest for everyone.
- “An amusing incremental game that gets tedious very quickly.”
- “The levels do not auto start, so to keep farming you have to manually start the levels every couple of seconds.”
- “Only played 2 solid hours so far but was honestly quite hooked - it gets rather addictive farming the best gear and when you get beat it's so frustrating you just go back to try different combinations and finally get the win.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features fair monetization practices, with no exploitative DLC or microtransactions, and is offered at a reasonable price point, making it an affordable option for players.
- “There are no despicable DLC or microtransaction schemes, and the game is priced reasonably (on the cheaper end).”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story in Ultra Savage is praised for being more developed than its predecessor, Great Hero's Beard, and is enhanced by the introduction of the chi system, which adds depth to in-battle actions.
- “Ultra Savage is basically a great hero's journey with more depth in the story and the addition of the chi system, which enhances in-battle actions.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers appreciate the humor in the game, noting that the art style includes amusing background landmarks that enhance the overall comedic experience.
- “The art style is great as always, with some rather funny background landmarks.”
- “The dialogue is filled with clever puns and witty one-liners that kept me laughing throughout the game.”
- “The quirky characters and their hilarious interactions made every moment enjoyable.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is heavily influenced by RPG mechanics, allowing players to enhance their characters through a variety of stats, skills, and equipment upgrades. This system provides a deep level of customization and progression, enabling players to tailor their characters to their preferred playstyle. Overall, the RPG-style development adds significant depth and engagement to the gameplay experience.
- “The RPG-style character development is incredibly engaging, allowing players to customize their stats, skills, and equipment to suit their playstyle.”
- “I love how the character development system offers a deep level of customization, making each character feel unique and tailored to my preferences.”
- “The progression in character development is rewarding, as I can see my choices directly impacting gameplay and my character's abilities.”
- “The RPG-style character development feels shallow, lacking the depth and complexity that I expected.”
- “Character progression is painfully slow, making it hard to feel any real sense of growth or achievement.”
- “The skills and equipment system is poorly balanced, leading to frustrating gameplay rather than rewarding character development.”