Platforms
- PCFeb 13, 20247.9playscore8.114 Critics8.0421 Players
- PlayStation 5Feb 13, 20248.0playscore7.912 Critics8.5512 Players
- Xbox Series X|SFeb 13, 2025NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- PlayStation 4Feb 13, 2024NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- Nintendo SwitchFeb 13, 2025NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
27 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
· Apr 09, 2025 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review- Ultros is a stunning space ride through the trippy landscape of The Sarcophagus that will keep players wondering what secrets they will uncover amidst the captivating backdrop. Though the narrative can be hard to get your head around and the world is easy to get lost in the “gardenvania” concept brings additional magic to the Metroidvania genre. Ultros has paved the way for the genre to not play it safe and is one of those experiences that reiterates how games can still present us with unique ideas and worlds.
Lisa Pollifroni · Mar 14, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Ultros takes its shots, and many of them are genuinely pleasing. The audio and visual design is something to behold, and the unique gameplay hooks deserve iteration at the very least. At the same time it is a game at odds with itself. The things you're being asked to do don't quite mesh with the tools, the story being told feels incongruous with the actions of its characters, and its promise feels wasted. It's tempting to consider that in a different year, against a different crop of recent metroidvania standouts, its shortcomings might be easier to ignore, but even in a space-like vacuum, up against only itself, Ultros doesn't bear the fruit it has the potential to.
Jordan Helsley · Feb 27, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review - There are fascinating and fun elements in Ultros, from the splashy visuals, the alien design, and the unexpectedly enticing gardening mechanic. However, most other facets of the gameplay just aren't up to par for a modern metroidvania.
Eric Hall · Feb 25, 2024 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - El mero hecho de ofrecer un juego relativamente diferente al resto ya nos parece digno de elogio, y más cuando la ejecución es tan acertada. Sí, tiene sus problemillas, pero las sensaciones que nos deja cuando llegamos a los créditos son muy positivas.
Juan Rubio · Feb 23, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Ultros major issue is that it isn’t as weird and hallucinatory as it wants to be. Sure, this space burial site that overflows with life offers an interesting setting with some impressive visual touches. The narrative is somewhat obscure, and occult tinged. But neither is enough to keep players engaged in the long run if they don’t already like this mix of exploration, combat, and platforming. And the game offers limited details about many of its systems, with the constant loops adding to the confusion. Ultros requires patience and a significant time investment but it offers an immersive world and good core mechanics.
Cosmin Vasile · Feb 15, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Ultros takes the tried and tested Metroidvania formula, flips it on its head, bathes it in neon paint, switches dimensions, adds gardening mechanics and sends it to an outer-space uterus housing an ancient demon – and it all, somehow, works
Joe Donnelly · Feb 12, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Though I often feel lost and frustrated in Ultros’ alien world, I’m never alone. I can always hold on to the hope that I’m part of something bigger even if I don’t understand it. Perhaps I’ll be reborn into the ecosystem when I die, my flesh turning into soil for an alien tree that’ll keep growing and producing seeds with each cycle. The universe is always expanding in Ultros, and so too am I.
Giovanni Colantonio · Feb 12, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Ultros distinguishes itself in the Metroidvania genre with its novel gardening mechanics, intricate time-loop narrative, and a unique nutrient-based upgrade system. This innovative blend of exploration, strategic combat, and character progression set on a mysterious planet makes it a compelling experience. Ultros redefines the genre, promising to become a classic for both speedrunners and casual players.
Nathan Mejia · Feb 12, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review - We feel like Ultros is destined to become a cult classic. It will undoubtedly be loved by some, but many will find it overly vague in terms of story and direction to leave a lasting impact. It has some interesting ideas, a stunning visual style and a neat soundtrack, but the further you progress, more and more frustrations are likely to creep in, undermining them all. Add in the combat which doesn’t really go anywhere during your adventure, leading it to eventually become stale, and you have a game that doesn’t live up to its potential.
Richard Seagrave · Feb 12, 2024 Reviewed on PS5Read full review
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