SYNTHETIK: Ultimate

 Switch
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Gameblog.fr
    Jan 19, 2021
    70
    Synthetik Ultimate is a good top down shooter mixed with roguelite mechanics, that brings a lot of fun gunfights.
  2. Pure Nintendo
    Jan 4, 2021
    70
    SYNTHETIK: Ultimate provides a good old-fashioned shoot-’em-all with plenty of tactical difficulty. There are enough levels, avatar classes, and weapons to keep a gamer busy for a fair number of hours. The game could stand some controls and training improvement, but it is a worthy action/arcade entry.
  3. Nintendo Life
    Dec 30, 2020
    70
    As with any roguelite, Synthetik: Ultimate requires an abundance of playthroughs in order to progress further into the game. Its overall length very much depends on your own commitment, but the strong gameplay is more than enough incentive to keep coming back, despite the poor menu system and less-than-stellar graphics. The addition of an Arena mode on top of the main ‘Citadel’ mode is welcome, though it doesn’t offer anything particularly new, so you’ll likely just stick to the main mode.
  5. Screen Rant
    Dec 15, 2020
    70
    SYNTHETIK: Ultimate is most definitely not for the faint of heart or those who don't like brutally difficult tactical roguelikes, but that plays to its strengths. Players who are willing to put in the work will find a deeply rewarding (if maybe a little unpolished) roguelike experience.
  6. Nintendojo
    Jan 8, 2021
    67
    Digging through the overwhelming amount of information of guns and items and skills can be daunting, but once you get through that Synthetik: Ultimate can be quite an enjoyable game to have. Particularly as a twin stick top down roguelike experience on the go thanks to the portability of Switch.
  7. NintendoWorldReport
    Jan 19, 2021
    55
    The game is packed with options and at its core is a very fun experience marred by a lack of polish and technical issues. I still found myself rooting for this game when I would find hidden record players that would kick on fantastic techno beats to galvanize my robot scrapping pursuits. All the guns feel and sound unique, and it's a real joy to find a rare drop, upgrade your character, and unlock new passives for your class. Hopefully in a few months’ time, this game will be an easy recommendation for fans of the genre as it has the makings of a hidden gem in the Switch’s library.

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User Score
2.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 3 out of 4
  1. Burdock
    Nov 14, 2021
    6
    Terrible port of a great game. The gunplay is great but unfortunately marred by poor framerate and bad controls (specifically in regards toTerrible port of a great game. The gunplay is great but unfortunately marred by poor framerate and bad controls (specifically in regards to pick up management). Game has a really long load time and forces you to select language preference every time you start the game.… Full Review »
  2. gonkley
    Feb 13, 2021
    0
    I love this game, but this port is awful. Crashes constantly, and the framerate is very inconsistent. Hopefully it gets patched into working order.
  3. WowSuchPoop
    Jan 21, 2021
    2
    Honestly an amazing game and I would rate top score if I could experience past the 2nd boss but my game will 100% without fail crazh after orHonestly an amazing game and I would rate top score if I could experience past the 2nd boss but my game will 100% without fail crazh after or on 2nd boss so that's all I've got to experience:(… Full Review »
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