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Ultra Age
Developer Next Stage Inc., Visual DART Co., Ltd
Slash your way through a futuristic Earth overrun with ruthless mutants and powerful robots. Now including ‘Rebirth Project,’ the all-new rogue-lite side mission that can be accessed from the main menu! (DLC installation is required.) From the Steam store page
147 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Nov 3, 2026 · last updated Nov 4, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
80
LovedLoved
109 positive · 27 negative
95% range 73–86%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 109 | 27 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
119 of 151 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
80% recommend · 110 yes, 27 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 137 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (268 of 325 positive).
Players praise the fluid combat and fun boss fights, comparing it to DMC and Nier Automata. [1][2][3] Some find the game short, repetitive, and lacking polish, with a generic story. [4][5][6] Many recommend it as a decent budget action game for genre fans, especially on sale. [7][8][9]
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- [14]
PLAYED ON THE STEAM DECK (unable to complete: last stage wont load) The game is very OK at best and generic to a tee. Everything about it is so dated from concept, design, gameplay and mechanics are very dated. Think old school Devil May Cry but with less creativity. It channels a lot of Nier Automata but brings none if its style are fluidity on board. Hack and slash fans can find some fun in the game but dont …
- [1]
EDIT: Finished the game on Normal within 6 hours. Game is quite good, it was developed by 6-9 people, you can definitely feel it, but it is still great Indie level of game. Story is quite interesting, gameplay is fun, game ends before you get bored. Try the demo and if you like that you will like the full game. Some elements in game felt bit unfinished (see below). Combat is good and swift, dodge mechanic feels very …
- [2]
Ultra Age is definitely a fun game and it's an ideal entry point for people who want to get to know the hack 'n slash genre. For the veterans of the genre, it's a fun, short and not too expensive experience, but one that won't surprise you because of a bit of monotonous gameplay. It's not the graphical splendor, the high-quality story or the great dialogues that will convince you, but rather the fluid combat and the …
- [4]
Hack n' Slash is one of my favorite genres ever. I have major fun playing those, learning the effective combos and how to become a force of nature. Ultra Age is another one of these, it has interesting mechanics and good combat but is janky and very repetitive. So let's start. For starters, the presentation is pretty standard, however, it is very well made. Forests, deserts, and industrial complexes that have …
- [5]
I ended up playing it on switch. Generic environments and enemies. Good combat. Really dumb story. Cool bosses. Wonky balance. Good performance. Too short. It'll scratch the ARPG itch but get it on sale. If you think you'll like it you probably will but it won't wow you.
Summarised from 34 of the 147 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Ultra Age talk about combat is fluid and responsive with good dodge mechanics; those who didn't talk about game is short, around 6 hours to complete. Which matters more to you?
Reactions
60 of 147 · most liked firstCompletely linear. Battle: not good, not bad. Story: meh. Weapons: 6 weapons, but you will always just use Katana (for Beasts) and the Greatsword (for Machines). Postgame / Worldmap / Teleport: Nope. If you missed a upgrade, replay the whole game. 100%: around 6 hours. Overall: Nope. Buy Metal Gear: Revengeance for the same price. It have better soundtrack, better battles, everything is better.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →EDIT: Finished the game on Normal within 6 hours. Game is quite good, it was developed by 6-9 people, you can definitely feel it, but it is still great Indie level of game. Story is quite interesting, gameplay is fun, game ends before you get bored. Try the demo and if you like that you will like the full game. Some elements in game felt bit unfinished (see below). Combat is good and swift, dodge mechanic feels very natural it does use some DMC/Bayonetta elements, and sometimes camera is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →SHADES OF TAN, THE GAME! Is it 2005 again? Ah yes, Ultra Age, the poor mans version of DMC. After playing the game, the best way I can describe this game is that it has the resource management aspects and checkpoint system of Dark Souls, with the combat and style of something like DMC5 or Nier Automata, and a progression system that takes cues from both styles of game while also being it's own thing. Which is to say that the game is very good! Ultra Age I still think is more of a rough gem…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's really not that bad, and I knew not to expect the world with a small team's love letter to DMC. In a lot of ways they got the feeling and the ability to go CUHRAYZEEE right, giving you 4 equippable weapons that let you offensively swap between them with seemless combo potential. Thing is, the game is AGGRESSIVELY middling in presentation. Music doesn't pump you at all, enemies aren't too interesting, and the dime store Nero you play as doesn't have the charisma that makes you want to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ultra Age is definitely a fun game and it's an ideal entry point for people who want to get to know the hack 'n slash genre. For the veterans of the genre, it's a fun, short and not too expensive experience, but one that won't surprise you because of a bit of monotonous gameplay. It's not the graphical splendor, the high-quality story or the great dialogues that will convince you, but rather the fluid combat and the fun boss fights. Check out gameplay of the game here:…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Definitely on the fence on this one but leaning more on the negative side. Too many unfocused elements along with a bloated level design (looking at you desert area) that just feels wrong in a game that's clearly made with combat as the selling point. I really do applaud the effort as (so I've heard) this game was developed by a few students but it just feels more frustrating than fun at times. Maybe get it on discount but temper your expectations.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →cool action game!!! https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2969255163 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2969139114 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2969254853
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't really ever review games, but this is pretty good. I've never played NieR, but the setting in this game reminds of it. Combat feels pretty good. Has i-frame dodges. Combat feels weighty. It's completely sub'd (which I really don't care about), but just so people know. It's uh. It's pretty good. Solid like. 7/10. I like it. I've already got like 27/32 achievements or something so I feel like I've almost beaten the game. Two boss fights done so far. Pretty fun.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Got a new Nintendo Switch game for my library, Ultra Age for very, very cheap (€11, shipping included). It was kind of a blind purchase since I knew little about this game, saw an independent review and it seemed okay.
neutral · AI labelView post →I thought this game sacrificed everything to make up for a great hack n slash game. Turned out the gameplay mechanics are rather dated. Enemy AI behavior can be weird. Basically, the entire game wants you to wield particular blades for enemies. For example, the katana is vulnerable for bio-organic/living things while the Claymore does massive chunk of damage to humanoids and robots. Although you are allowed to change between 4 blades, having to play with enemy vulnerabilities in mind limits…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I do recommend Ultra Age overall, but it does have some significant flaws with it. On a fair numerical scale, where the line for an average game is 5 instead of 7, I would rate this game 6.5/10. It's a fair effort for the first game from a new studio, and I hope that they learn from the experience and their next game will be even better. Speaking of the positives of the game, the combat overall feels good. All the attacks feel fluid and the dodge is responsive. Attack animations are done well…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you're looking for a decent hack and slash action game, This should keep you busy for a few hours. 5 hours in so far, not quite sure how deep in I am but it feels like around 75%? The general consensus some of us had while I was playing was that it seems like in general gameplay it plays like a slightly less polished Nier Replicant. I feel like as long as you know what you're getting into, you'll enjoy your time with this game. The good: Performance. This game runs BEAUTIFULLY and supports…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →PLAYED ON THE STEAM DECK (unable to complete: last stage wont load) The game is very OK at best and generic to a tee. Everything about it is so dated from concept, design, gameplay and mechanics are very dated. Think old school Devil May Cry but with less creativity. It channels a lot of Nier Automata but brings none if its style are fluidity on board. Hack and slash fans can find some fun in the game but dont expect too much. Underneath is a lot of potential but its hinder by some boring…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Runs good, plays good. Great price. Enjoy your indie DmC.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Maybe a good effort, but... This game... for that price... really ? Good combat, but short, empty and with camera problems when the boss is too big. Absolutly generic soulless game. Feels like some dudes with nothing better to do randomly decided to make a hack & slash in a few weeks because they were bored. Buy it on big discount to spend a few hours, or better yet add a few bucks and buy DMC5 or Nier Automata for 1/3 of the price.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was so bored. I had to get a refund on it. The game isn't bad, it isn't good, it's just meh. I would rather play a hilariously bad game or a frustratingly good game than ever play an extremely average game. It doesn't help that the game has very little in terms of enemy variety, clunky animations, and a lack of weapon diversity. If you can get it for around 5 bucks, you got a good deal, but it is not worth what it is asking for.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →if Devil May Cry and Metal Gear Revengence had a baby !! My full Game Walkthrough - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5RHeZkm8t8
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hack n' Slash is one of my favorite genres ever. I have major fun playing those, learning the effective combos and how to become a force of nature. Ultra Age is another one of these, it has interesting mechanics and good combat but is janky and very repetitive. So let's start. For starters, the presentation is pretty standard, however, it is very well made. Forests, deserts, and industrial complexes that have nothing special going on but look fine for the most part. The blade effects are…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Simple this game is a want to be Near Automata. It has worse writing than Near and the main character is poorly written.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A good indie game that takes cues from DMC and other so called "character action" games. Its short but the gameplay is pretty solid, it may lack a style or combo meters (in a traditional way) but the action is still frantic and mechanically satisfying. In about 6 hours i 100% completed the game so if youre on the fence or tight on your budget i would suggest waiting for a sale.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you like DMC, Bayonetta and Nier Automata this is a good little addition to add to that genre. For 25$, I can think of a lot of worse ways to spend it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A low budget Devil May Cry-like. Combat could be good, but it is barely average thanks to lackluster camera management. Otherwise, the plot is badly written with a cliffhanger ending that lack imagination. Buy it on sales if you want to spend a few hour (less than 10 in my case) on a game of this kind, but there are much better around.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thought this game was going to be boring and by the numbers but after finishing it I'm really glad I played it after all this time sitting in my library. Best way I can describe it would be Nier Automata Lite. Made by a smaller team but surprisingly looks good, plays great, upgrades, a cool chip system I instantly liked and unlocked all 6 slots asap, very linear with a lil' exploring if ya want, lots of colorful particle effects and colors to satisfy monkey brains like me. A game where it's…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love hack and slashes and I tried to give this game a ton of grace. I wasn't expecting DMC level combat or a story that mattered but I thought this game had promise. It gets all the little things wrong that makes the combat chunky, slow and a feeling of YOU'RE DOING SOMETHING wrong. When in reality they got the little things wrong. Terrible camera,really bad lock on mechanics,lack of combos that show any real variation and having a maze before the final boss fight was the last straw.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I ended up playing it on switch. Generic environments and enemies. Good combat. Really dumb story. Cool bosses. Wonky balance. Good performance. Too short. It'll scratch the ARPG itch but get it on sale. If you think you'll like it you probably will but it won't wow you.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gameplay (7/10) Great combos, action combat system & weapon system. Comparable to devil may cry, but its little less polished & not super detailed. Bosses (7/10) - Entertaining boss fights with the right balance difficulty (Not too easy & not too hard). Not as spectacular as bosses in Monster Hunter / God of War / Elden Ring, but it still provides a little thrill. UI/UX (6/10) - Clean, minimal user interface & easily understandable Graphics / Visuals (8/10) - Solid environment & level…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →not the longest game ever, but an enjoyable ActionRPG-lite romp through some of the genre's classic tropes.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was able to play a little bit of the game, and from what I had played I really enjoyed it. It's got a great combat loop with an interesting loot weapon upgrade system. The combat felt fluid and was a nice change up from all the constant stamina bars as with other games with this type of combat (souls-like is getting OLD). I hate to have to refund this game but it will no longer start for me. I had a problem with the game working with my Xbox controller and since then, it's crashed with a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is an epitome of all things average, so it all comes to whether the price is high or not in your region and whether or not you're in the mood for a simple linear slasher.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An amazing action game with a great sound track, not to mention the story ain't bad either. Combat is very smooth 2 parts DMC 1 part Nier Automata. Story is pretty basic but very solid. Characters lack depth but are likable just the same. Action games don't need super deep characters. Music is solid with some nice rock tracks. Collectibles and upgrades add some much needed depth. Graphics are nice, just make sure you leave HDR off in your PC settings other wise the game will look dark and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A small but well-made production where you can really have fun, of course it's not a huge game but long hours but that's why this game is so good because it doesn't tire you out with its formula. I think it's really worth playing. 10 / 10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wow, neat game... got mine for under $16 (that's probably why it's so neat, hahaha). Seriously, the game graphics and mechanics (especially the combo combat attacks) are very slick. I don't even mind that keys are not rebind-able at the moment. However, the story, oh the story -- it's like listening/watching an 11 year old in remedial English class act and tell a story for the first time... cringe, cringe, cringe, cringe! I really hope the devs develop this game a little more (think…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →one of the best games i played and no one sadly knows it
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →4/10 It's mix of Final fantasy, Nier Automata and Devil mMy Cry. There was a potential. It looks like big demo of something big production. It's worth to play and check it out + unique mechanic of gameplay + Boss fights: very interesting + Good visuals + graphic is ok but nothing special + some kind of weapon But: - pointless the skill trees - too short (6 hours to finish) for that price?! - Boring story - hard to follow and care about - poor missions - lacklustre narrative - Disproportionate…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I went into this game looking for a lightweight action title to tide me over until some other large releases came down the pipeline. Fortunately, that's exactly what this product is. This title clearly takes inspiration from some of the action combat genre's heavy hitters like the Bayonetta and Devil May Cry franchises, and while it adds some unique elements, its rough edges are noticeable enough that it tarnishes the experience. The game performs well, with no crashes or major bugs to speak…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →6 hours straight in and the game STILL gets me invested to a degree. This is the kinda game that you would play as a kid and then become a part of your childhood games like GTA, Splinter Cell, Wolverine Origins etc. By all means I'm not saying the game is a masterpiece or anything, but this game's the kind of game that belongs in the old era of games when everyone created something original and was trying to see what works, all the while taking a close look at their peers and taking notes of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →NANOMACHINES SON, oh whoops wrong game lol, ngl this feels like the perfect lovechild of DMC, MGRR, and NIER, Im really having fun and so far Im LOVING this game, first boss fight was hela cool.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →DMC5 (2019): last true “perfect” stylish action game. Scarlet Nexus (2021): solid but anime-tropey and already aging. Ultra Age (2021): AA jank, fun but forgettable. Hi-Fi Rush (2023): a miracle hit, but the studio was killed. Wanted: Dead (2023): “best worst” game: fun, dumb, messy.
neutral · AI labelView post →NieR May Cry...? small and short game, kinda basic honestly not in a horrible way. the team that made this game was small and showed clear inspiration from NieR Automata and maybe a little DMC action as well in terms of items and certain enemies. I picked the game up for $5 and it ran well, graphics are decent, story is decent, ALEKS LEE as the dub actor so that's a major W. if they can expand on this idea from this game and bring it into something more thorough they will be in real good shape…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I beat Ultra Age on Hard mode. On an indie level this game is decent at best, but it is not great by any means of a character action game. Nonetheless, I appreciate the effort and hope to see these devs try hard to refine their craft more, create more games of this type, and do better in aspects I believe that Ultra Age did not do so good at. Details will be farther below with what I think they could do instead in the particular aspects. In short this game is a painfully mid Nier Automata +…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not a masterpiece that will blow your head out of your mind, but it's definetly a good game. Nice graphics. Environments, effects, animations and enemy models looks great. The main character looks like he has born with more chromosomes that he should, but given the story, it might be on porpose. Music is forgettable. Sounds go like "clank", "shish", "sflursh", so they are not really discordant with the action Gameplay is great and responsive. Combos and attacks doesn't feel delayed at all.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I wish I could recommend this game but it simply isn't big enough for its price tag. The game functions similar to nier or devil may cry. The length of the game is 5 hours at most and the secondary mode added simply is not worth the price tag. Please buy if on sale, otherwise wait.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Played it on Switch, now playing it on Steam Deck
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →To be honest, it's a good game, but it has the ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ checkpoint system I ever saw in a video game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ultra Age is a action game that unfortunately falls short in several areas. One of the biggest issues with the game is the story, which is not only poorly written but also extremely confusing. The music implementation is also awful, with the tracks feeling out of place and disrupting the gameplay experience. On the positive side, the environment in Ultra Age is actually quite good. The levels are well designed and have a decent level of detail. However, the character models are not up to par…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is one of the worst games I have ever played. You may like it; but I actually hate myself for sticking this game thru to the end.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Kinda tough in a good way. Check it out but its my cup of tea.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I got this game on sale for $15- and it was totally worth it imo. Story was not the best, pretty poorly paced, voice acting was "okay"... But the combat. The COMBAT, baby. I couldn't tell you how many times I thought to myself how sick this game would be if they had more time/a bigger budget. Seriously, the combat feels super good. This game took me roughly 6 hours to complete. I think that for $15 it was worth it. I can't quite say the entire experience would be worth $25 though,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A MUST HAVE for any action game fan. In short: -the gameplay is the star of the show here, it's the reason to buy the game. It is a very well done mix of Devilmaycry and Nier, with simple combos for all the swords that can be used in different situations (aoe, focus attack, leaps etc). Also all the swords are good against certain enemy types and have a switch attack (for instance the greatsword has a block mechanic for it's switch attack) that makes it so you always want to use everything in…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is just such a good game. I like DMC style games and this one i really enjoyed. There are lots of upgrades and few weapons which you can fight with. Story is not something special, it is kind of weak but i liked japanese dub. I played Hard difficulty from start and it was fun but at the end it was really hard so i switched to normal. Overall i like this game and i wish there were more games like this
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →not really worth the asking price but it is a good game just wish it was longer its about 7 hours
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ultra Age This is pretty good! A nice little action game made by 4 South Korean students from University. For what it is, it is a lot of fun! The swordplay is solid and I like swapping out blades for different enemies and upgrading each of them. Your movement kit gets the job done pretty well too
positive · AI labelView post →#11. Ultra Age. I have no idea how purely indie this is but nobody fucking played it and Clair Obscur just won indie of the year so fuck you. It's a sick character action game. Give it a shot. store.steampowered.com/app/1683100/...
positive · AI labelView post →forgot to reply earlier but yea, i really like this game! i frequent a lot of lower budget action games made by smaller indie devs (Ultra Age, Assault Spy, Dusk Diver 2, etc.) so Lost Soul Aside was extremely up my alley, very excited to play through it a couple times more
positive · AI labelView post →Damn...somehow this Lost Soul Aside discourse has unearthed my memories of the character action game from a while back, Ultra Age, and I feel like the relatively obscure Ultra Age is far closer to what it set out to be, doing so much more successfully more than LSA. 😭
positive · AI labelView post →it really sucks but for a game that started production like 10 years ago (earnestly began dev 5 years ago probably) and is published and funded by fucking Sony you would hope for an action game with at least the same level of freedom for the player to express themselves as fucking Ultra Age
negative · AI labelView post →A low-budget hack-and-slash action game that can be fun if you don't expect much from it and the game doesn't demand much of your time.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →would be an amazing nier automata/dmc clone if it had more polish, enemy animations are very abrupt with little wind up making perfect dodges and parries a little unreliable overall a good experience, definitely pick it up on sale
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a cheap knockoff of nier automata with the same bad nonsense combat, empty characters and bland visuals.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The main characters animations are horrible. His run animation is laughably bad. The key posing is just amateurish and awkward. The voice acting is really bad too.
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