Ultreïa
- May 31, 2021
- Greewook
- 5h median play time
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Get on itch.io StoreUltreïa is a single-player drama point-and-click game with an interesting plot and marvelous visuals. As a little robot named Nymo, you'll journey through a mystical world filled with unique robot characters and broncos creatures to avenge your father's death and discover the meaning of life and death. The game features grid-based inventory puzzles, dialogue with unique robot languages, and is inspired by the atmospheres of Grim Fandango and Machinarium, offering about 4-5 hours of gameplay.
Nintendo Switch
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Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful artwork and engaging music that enhances the overall atmosphere.
- Puzzles are logical and intuitive, providing a satisfying challenge without excessive trial and error.
- The story is original and intriguing, with quirky characters that add charm to the gameplay.
- The game is relatively short, taking only about 3 to 4 hours to complete, which may leave players wanting more.
- Some puzzles can feel overly simplistic or require unnecessary repetition, detracting from the overall experience.
- There are issues with translation and some gameplay mechanics, such as finicky interactions and unclear objectives.
- story48 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as engaging and immersive, featuring a mix of interesting backstories, quirky characters, and a blend of humor and depth that keeps players invested. While some found the narrative predictable and limited in emotional development, others appreciated its originality and the effective use of audio and visuals to enhance the storytelling experience. Overall, the story is seen as a strong aspect of the game, though opinions vary on its complexity and execution.
“It has a wonderful story to it, engaging artwork mixed with a calm Blade Runner-esque soundtrack.”
“The story turned out to be surprisingly profound with an ending and moral that makes you think.”
“Ultreïa is an excellent game with a very original story and intriguing and likable characters.”
“Also, the story got predictable very fast, and I saw the ending(s) coming from miles off.”
“Story and emotional development felt pretty limited, in my opinion.”
“The story is fine if nothing special; there are a few locations to go through, some not really fitting, I don't think, but it is what it is.”
- graphics40 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beautiful artwork and immersive atmosphere, with many reviewers highlighting the impressive art style and engaging visuals that complement the storyline. While some mention inconsistencies and a dark aesthetic that could benefit from a brightness adjustment, the overall sentiment is that the graphics significantly enhance the gaming experience, evoking nostalgia and supporting the game's themes effectively.
“A cyberpunk(ish) game with great graphics and music, and an incredible achievement, because I think this game is almost entirely made by only one person.”
“Ultreïa has a nice atmosphere, beautiful graphics, interesting characters, and interesting sound effects and music.”
“The graphics are awesome & the plot is so well written & produced.”
“The visuals are inconsistent but it's part of the charm; the plot is okay (even with the twist at the end), and as with most point-and-click adventures, it has some questionable solutions and a little bit of brute-forcing.”
“The graphics and cutscenes are dark but quite impressive.”
“The artwork is very nostalgic of old schoolish puzzle platformers from yesteryear.”
- music26 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to set the mood and enhance the overall atmosphere, with a calm, Blade Runner-esque soundtrack that complements the engaging artwork and storyline. Reviewers note that the music is well-crafted, contributing significantly to the game's immersive experience, while also being accessible for players with hearing impairments. Overall, the sound design, including ambient music and sound effects, is considered a strong point of the game, adding depth to the characters and environments.
“It has a wonderful story to it, engaging artwork mixed with a calm Blade Runner-esque soundtrack.”
“The music really set the mood for each location and situation.”
“Ultreïa has a nice atmosphere, beautiful graphics, interesting characters, and interesting sound effects and music.”
“Should be quite playable for hard of hearing and deaf players as well, though the music is a big part of the game for me.”
“The music does the job of setting the mood adequately, but it doesn't stand out as memorable.”
“While the music sets the mood for each location, it lacks variety and can become repetitive.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its beautiful graphics, engaging art style, and immersive sound effects and music, contributing to a captivating point-and-click adventure experience. Reviewers highlight the interesting characters and logical puzzles that enhance the overall aesthetic and ambiance.
“Ultreïa has a nice atmosphere, beautiful graphics, interesting characters, and interesting sound effects and music.”
“Great art style & atmosphere.”
“Very nice aesthetic and atmosphere.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features well-written dialogue and likeable characters that contribute to its humor, blending moments of sweetness with comedic elements. Players appreciate the tongue-in-cheek humor, which elicits genuine laughter, while the overall tone balances humor with a touch of melancholy.
“The story I thought was very well done and sometimes sweet and sometimes funny.”
“The music does the job of setting the mood adequately, and the dialogue is generally well-written and even humorous at times.”
“Some of the tongue-in-cheek humor did make me laugh out loud.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a cute and endearing main character that adds a level of emotional engagement, though the overall story and emotional development are perceived as limited. While some players find the character's quirks charming, others feel that the emotional depth does not fully resonate.
“The lil guy turns a game into an emotional, quirky, loveable 'piece of art'.”
“Main character kinda cute and endearing and some emotional involvement.”
“Story and emotional development felt pretty limited, in my opinion.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging world and story, complemented by an excellent interface. Players can expect around 4 to 5 hours of gameplay, which may vary based on their puzzle-solving skills.
“Cool world, cool story, excellent gameplay, excellent interface.”
“Expect 4 to 5 hours of gameplay depending on how well you deal with the puzzles.”
“Expect 4 to 5 hours of gameplay depending on how well you deal with the puzzles.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as it requires them to unnecessarily repeat sections they have already completed, detracting from the overall experience.
“My sole complaint with the game is that in order to complete it, you need to unnecessarily repeat a section of the game you already played, which is a bit tedious.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, with many players noting a lack of engaging content that would encourage multiple playthroughs. While there are some creative elements, the reliance on obvious and obscure inventory puzzles detracts from the overall experience, leaving users feeling indifferent.
“Some points for creativity, zero replay value, some 'obvious' inventory puzzles (found a key, there's a locked chest - voila!!), some really obscure ones that I had to look up -- overall just left me feeling meh ...”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that character development is primarily focused on character design, emphasizing the visual and aesthetic aspects of the characters rather than their growth or depth within the narrative.
