Developer Hadoque has announced that ULTROSa side-scrolling action adventure game with Metroidvania elements, will be released for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on February 13, 2024. Additionally, Maximum Games will distribute a physical “Deluxe Edition” for PlayStation 5, which will include the full game, digital soundtrack and art book, a Deluxe Edition sleeve, an exclusive magnet, three art cards, and a reversible art sheet.
Here is a description of the game according to the Steam page:
You wake up stranded, apparently after crashing your ship into The Sarcophagus, a gigantic cosmic womb floating in space and housing an ancient demonic being known as ULTROS. Trapped in the eternal loop of a black hole, you will have to explore The Sarcophagus and meet its inhabitants to understand the role you play. Are you the horrendous destroyer of this cycle, or can you become a link from destruction to rebirth?
A Psychedelic Science Fiction Journey – ULTROS is set in a multifaceted realm: a vast alien landscape teeming with life. Cast in science fiction, ULTROS comes wrapped in an eccentric art style and a mystical soundtrack by the visionary El Huervo, known for his work on Hotline Miami. ULTROS explores meta-themes of mental health, life, death and karmic cycles through rich narrative and environmental tales.
A World of Contrasts – Experience brutal, intimate, close-range combat with cosmic life forms, driven by a sense of urgency, where precision is paramount and every cut of your blade counts. However, this intense combat is juxtaposed with the cultivation of vegetation and the care of plant life in The Sarcophagus, providing precious moments of contemplation and peace. In turn, this provides deeper access to obscured trails.
A Mysterious and Layered Loop – The rich world of ULTROS holds many secrets for those curious and brave 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 unravel such secrets, unlock different areas of the world and new abilities in a branching skill tree. Experiment 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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