Switch Galaxy Ultra

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Play UK
    Mar 1, 2015
    81
    Even a couple of odd design decisions don't get in the way of the high-octane thrills here, thankfully. [Issue#253, p.70]
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  2. PSNStores
    Jan 21, 2015
    80
    Whether you played the PSM version or not Switch Galaxy Ultra is still just really fun.
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Mar 7, 2015
    70
    Where some mobile games choke on the big stage, Atomicom's space racer finds new form. Surprisingly grinding after the first few stages, though. [March 2015, p.95]
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  5. CalmDownTom
    Mar 3, 2015
    70
    Switch Galaxy Ultra is a fun game to play in small bursts. When you are whizzing through the tracks at great speed it is exhilarating. However, it loses its focus when it adds gameplay barriers that detract from the quick paced nature of the game.
  6. SpazioGames
    Feb 10, 2015
    60
    Switch Galaxy Ultra is the PS4 version of one of the dozen of endless runner that you've stumbled upon in the last three years on your smartphone or tablet. Nothing more, nothing less.
  7. GameSpot
    Jan 26, 2015
    60
    If you're willing to block out the story and to seek out the challenges that SGU provides too many ways to avoid, a deceptively fun and enticing arcade racer is there for the taking.

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User Score
5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 24
  3. Negative: 8 out of 24
  1. FriedConsole
    Dec 29, 2014
    4
    Despite looking like Wipeout it is a racer where you switch tracks to avoid obstacles and gain speed by hitting ramps. The excellent originalDespite looking like Wipeout it is a racer where you switch tracks to avoid obstacles and gain speed by hitting ramps. The excellent original Playstation Mobile was a fast game where you tried to beat certain times to progress. For some reason they ruined the game by making progression by gathering orbs from this inexplicable horrible free 3D sections that occur mid way through a level. You then lose and orb if you hit an obstacle. Until the mid section of the game where you gain orbs it really doesn't matter what you are doing as long as you don't die. Also the game seems about half as fast as the original and it makes it really boring. They added a lot of story and narration that nobody wanted. I can't believe they screwed up this game so bad and had the gall to charge $19 for it.… Full Review »
  2. Mega_Toby
    Jan 7, 2015
    10
    This game is GREAT! I usually don't play games like this, but it is truly addictive and insanely fast paced!
    It's a challenging game. The    This game is GREAT! I usually don't play games like this, but it is truly addictive and insanely fast paced!
    It's a challenging game. The controls are easy to master, but the gameplay is everything but easy :D
    And knowing that this game donates all their profits to Caudwell Children (charity)!
    Truly a great job on this game! Can't wait for another game of this developer!    … Full Review »
  3. drlowdon
    Mar 17, 2017
    5
    Switch Galaxy Ultra is an endless runner in which the player has to steer (or more accurately switch) their spaceship between up to five lanesSwitch Galaxy Ultra is an endless runner in which the player has to steer (or more accurately switch) their spaceship between up to five lanes in order to avoid obstacles, collect orbs and hit boost pads. As with plenty of other PS+ offerings over the last year or so this is another title that would be fine played in shorts bursts while sitting on the train or bus but, with the wealth of alternatives available on modern consoles, I never felt the urge to invest all that much time in it. The gameplay is just too simplistic and, even with the upgrades that can be made to your ship(s), it doesn’t evolve in any meaningful way from start to finish.… Full Review »
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