UltraGoodness 2
- September 2, 2019
- Rasul Mono
Get on Steam
Get on itch.io Store"UltraGoodness 2" is a fast-paced, bloody action game with a unique time-motion mechanic where time slows when you stop moving or shooting. Accompanied by a permanently fighting companion cat, players will face Satan's forces, traps, and bosses while upgrading their feline ally's abilities. The goal is to have fun and splatter your way through a hurricane of fireballs and demonic enemies.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Playstation 5
Windows
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- The game features improved graphics and design compared to its predecessor.
- It offers tight controls and a fast-paced gameplay experience, making it enjoyable for fans of top-down shooters.
- For a one-man development team, the game is a commendable effort that provides a decent amount of entertainment for its low price.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, leading to boredom after a short playtime.
- Achievements and upgrades may be buggy or not retained between sessions, causing frustration.
- The music becomes monotonous quickly, and the levels can feel large and uninspired, detracting from the overall experience.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it lackluster and feeling that it lacks depth and care in its design. However, the superhot-like time mechanic is praised for providing a unique level of control during encounters, despite occasional frustrations with unfair hits. Overall, the mechanics are simple and easy to grasp, allowing players to engage in fast-paced action.
“The superhot-esque time mechanic allows you to have a high degree of control over these encounters, but there are still times where you may feel that a projectile has hit you unfairly.”
“The mechanic of the game is simple and it's easy to understand: the player should run from level to level in the company of a mind-blowing cat and destroy everything that can move.”
“Superhot-like mechanics work well in the overall gameplay flow.”
“I'm not charmed by this game, nor am I compelled by the lackluster gameplay.”
“The mechanics of the game are simple and easy to understand, but the gameplay feels repetitive and uninspired.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the charming art style and visual effects, others find them merely adequate and criticize the design of the maps as large and uninteresting. The game's graphics are noted to be an improvement over its predecessor, but the repetitive elements detract from the overall experience.
“Good game that continues the original but with better graphics and design.”
“Ultragoodness 2 is a competently-made top-down shooter (especially considering it was developed by one man), with both charming graphics and responsive controls.”
“The art style is cute, I loved the design of enemies and all the visual effects.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally criticized for being repetitive and quickly becoming annoying, detracting from the overall experience. While some players find the initial trance-like quality appealing, it fails to maintain interest over time.
“The graphics are perfunctory, the maps are too large and boring, the repetitive music is annoying after the first couple of minutes; nothing makes me want to play again.”
“Music gets repetitive very fast.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, primarily appealing to those interested in achievement hunting or casual play, as it lacks substantial content to encourage multiple playthroughs.
“It is definitely a quick hit game, with no real replay value unless achievement hunting.”
“The game lacks depth, making it hard to find reasons to replay it after the first run.”
“Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is appreciated for its simplicity and lightheartedness, contributing to an enjoyable experience without overcomplicating the gameplay. While players express a desire for more weapons and power-ups, the existing elements are deemed sufficient to maintain a fun atmosphere.
“This game doesn't try to be complicated; Ultra Goodness 2 brings us an enjoyable experience with its simple and funny gameplay.”
“The humor in this game is spot on, making even the simplest tasks entertaining and enjoyable.”
“I love how the game uses humor to keep things light-hearted, making every moment a joy to play.”
