Ultra Age

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11

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  1. FuzzyBearbarian
    Sep 14, 2021
    8
    Combat gameplay is on point (search YT for weapon skills showcase to see for yourself). I think the combat in this is underrated because at first it's a bit hard to grasp, but once you get down with the various weapon mechanics it really is fun as hell. If they released a horde mode DLC it would be sick.

    I'd give the combat a 9 or even bordering on a 10 as it really is well designed,    Combat gameplay is on point (search YT for weapon skills showcase to see for yourself). I think the combat in this is underrated because at first it's a bit hard to grasp, but once you get down with the various weapon mechanics it really is fun as hell. If they released a horde mode DLC it would be sick.

    I'd give the combat a 9 or even bordering on a 10 as it really is well designed, especially for a small indie title.

    Music is decent but gets repetitive. Voice acting is best skipped. Story is average too - I tuned out as I ended up skipping many cut scenes to get to the combat, mainly because the dialogue and acting wasn't doing it for me in the slightest.

    Bosses are decent, a couple are great, and at least two are quite hard. The final boss is epic and so well designed, but also very difficult. It's a nail biting fight that requires you to have really learned all the combat mechanics well, and even then it's tough. This game is worth it for that boss fight alone though, if you're into tough well designed boss fights.

    Exploration is at a minimum, but you do need to explore to find some upgrade resources.

    Enemies are decent, some are really great in their design. Combat wise even the hardest enemies have perfect counters you can do if you learn the mechanics, meaning you can start weapon switching and countering/attacking to feel like a bad-ass. Design is on point here. However, while there is a diverse group of enemies, they do become quite repetitive after a while.

    This is a small indie team's first console release, and amazingly I experienced zero bugs. One of the few games in recent years that I can say that about.

    It's also a small price point too, which is reflective of the 8-10 hour campaign length.

    Overall I think this is a stellar first release for a studio. After playing through and learning how to play properly, I played it through a second time with that knowledge and the second time was a blast. Really enjoyed it knowing how to use the mechanics from the very beginning.

    I recommend this game, and have high hopes on future games from this studio, especially if they double-down on their weapon switching combat focus.    … Expand
  2. Chocobo_PR
    Sep 29, 2021
    10
    If this were a AAA game i would give it a 6/10.

    But its not.Sure graphics are outdated and the voice acting sucks.But who cares.The combat is *chef's kiss* 10/10 for the combat alone. Thats all i need from. A hack and slash.
  3. PGTipsymonkey
    Sep 23, 2021
    4
    The game started off pritty average…dull voice acting,dull enemy’s but the gameplay kept me playing which is a mix of devil may cry and demon souls but both elements done poorly and then about 4 hrs in a came across a game breaking bug where a door that was supposed to open never did and in all honesty I was glad for an excuse to put it down.
    The game had some nice ideas but is delivered badly
  4. volumeunit
    Sep 23, 2021
    9
    It's a game where combat is the key. There are some downsides, but the combat alone is worth it. The voice actor was the most disappointing, but after changing it to Japanese, it was fine. I was surprised that there were no bugs at all while playing.
  5. Steyraus
    Jul 9, 2022
    10
    This game is fire..From the outset the combat feels familiar and satisfying, but is so tight and well implemented that it actually rises above similar titles like Nier and DMC..Ultra age requires more skill and precise timing and is crafted perfectly.. From the outset you are shown the basics , leading to the sexy femme fatal antagonist, that got my attention peaked for this game..ThereThis game is fire..From the outset the combat feels familiar and satisfying, but is so tight and well implemented that it actually rises above similar titles like Nier and DMC..Ultra age requires more skill and precise timing and is crafted perfectly.. From the outset you are shown the basics , leading to the sexy femme fatal antagonist, that got my attention peaked for this game..There is a satisfying leveling system and you grind you way along leveling up similar to an ARPG..Story is syfy cool and all worth it's price..I would love to see what this studio could do with a big budget as this game is better than most generic, political triple A games released today in the US.… Expand
  6. DanyXI91
    Jan 2, 2023
    7
    Nonostante gli evidenti difetti devo dire di essermi davvero divertito giocarlo. Un hack and slash che a tratti ricorda DmC, la storia non è niente di eccezionale ma per chi cerca un passatempo dove l’unico scopo è affettare nemici può andare più che bene.

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Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Cubed3
    Jun 21, 2022
    50
    Clearly a budget title, even looking past some of the obvious flaws like the laughably bad voice acting or the older console generation looking characters, the core game itself - fighting - leaves a lot to be desired. Enemies largely are punching bags with annoyingly large HP pools, but the game is unforgiving with how long there is between being able to save. Ultra Age had some clear potential but it really needed its quality spread across all aspects, the bad parts drag the rest of it down making it largely passable.
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  2. Worth Playing
    Apr 13, 2022
    55
    Ultra Age gets the combat mostly right. While it isn't perfect, the combat system feels fluid enough that you can make a spectacle of dashing around mobs and tagging them with dazzling combos. Everything else about it feels half-baked, from the pacing to the story to the sound and pick-up system. Those who crave action may overlook these things because the combat is good enough, but those who are looking for something with better quality would be better served looking elsewhere first.
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  3. Digitally Downloaded
    Oct 19, 2021
    60
    Ultra Age is a middle of the pack action thing that has the basic mechanics of the genre down, but doesn’t do anything to stand out, and it has some real balancing issues. but struggles to balance difficulty progression as well as pushing boundaries in the genre. Unfortunately for the developers, this is one genre in which we are spoiled for choice, both in terms of finding challenging games to enjoy, and complex, thought-provoking experiences.
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