ULTROS now available for Xbox Series, Switch

The side-scrolling, Metroidvania style action-adventure game titled ULTROS has been released on both the Xbox Series through the Microsoft Store and the Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop, according to the announcement made by the game’s developers, Hadoque.

On the 13th of February, 2024, ULTROS was initially released for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and both Steam and the Epic Games Store on PC.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

You find yourself marooned, it appears your spaceship has collided with a colossal, drifting celestial object referred to as The Sarcophagus – an ancient vessel harboring a demonic entity named ULTROS. Caught in the cycle of a black hole’s grasp, you must delve into the mysteries of The Sarcophagus and interact with its residents to uncover your role.

Are you the gruesome breaker of this cycle, or can you become a link from destruction to rebirth?

Key Features

  • A Psychedelic Science-Fiction JourneyULTROS is set in a multifaceted realm – a vast alien landscape teeming with life. Grounded in science fiction, ULTROS comes wrapped in an eccentric art style and a mystical soundtrack from the visionary El Huervo, renowned for his work on Hotline Miami. ULTROS explores meta-themes of mental health, life, death, and karmic cycles through deep lore and environmental storytelling.
  • A World of Contrast – Experience brutal, intimate, close-quarter combat with cosmic lifeforms, driven by a sense of urgency—where precision is paramount and every cut of your blade counts. Yet this intense combat is juxtaposed with cultivating the greenery and tending to plant life in The Sarcophagus, providing precious moments of contemplation and peace. In turn, this grants deeper access to obscured paths.
  • A Mysterious, Layered Loop – The rich world of ULTROS holds many secrets for those curious enough—and fearless enough—to seek them out. A unique loop-based mechanic will allow you to start over at key moments in the story, providing opportunities to unfold such secrets, unlock different areas of the world and new abilities on a branching skill tree. Experiment with and master your own specific fighting style as you explore the world of ULTROS. Each loop brings you closer to the truth…

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2025-02-13 11:48