ULTROS (Switch)

You awaken stranded and disoriented, seemingly the sole survivor of a ship crash on The Sarcophagus — a colossal, space-drifting, cosmic uterus that cradles an ancient and malevolent demonic being known only as ULTROS. Trapped within the inescapable eternal loop of a black hole, you must venture deep into the bizarre and organic structure of The Sarcophagus and encounter its strange inhabitants to unravel the crucial part you are destined to play in its fate.

Will you become the gruesome breaker of this seemingly endless cycle of destruction, or can you somehow forge a vital link from utter annihilation towards a fragile rebirth?

ULTROS is a mind-bending psychedelic metroidvania adventure where you awaken lost and alone on The Sarcophagus — a cosmic womb harbouring an ancient, terrifying demonic entity. Ensnared within the relentless loop of a black hole, your survival hinges on your ability to thoroughly explore the unsettling depths of The Sarcophagus and interact with its enigmatic inhabitants to understand the profound role you are meant to fulfill...

Key Features:

• A PSYCHEDELIC SCI-FI JOURNEY
  • ULTROS is set within a multifaceted and unforgettable realm – a vast and alien landscape teeming with bizarre and unsettling life. Grounded in the tropes of science fiction, ULTROS is uniquely wrapped in an eccentric and visually striking art style from the visionary El Huervo, renowned for his iconic work on Hotline Miami, and accompanied by a mystical and atmospheric soundtrack composed and performed by Ratvader – Oscar Rydelius. ULTROS delves into meta-themes of mental health, the cyclical nature of life and death, and karmic repercussions through its deep and intricate lore and compelling environmental storytelling.
• A WORLD OF CONTRAST
  • Experience brutal, intimate, and visceral close-quarter combat encounters with grotesque cosmic lifeforms, driven by a palpable sense of urgency – where precision is paramount to survival and every calculated cut of your blade carries significant weight. Yet, this intense and demanding combat is deliberately juxtaposed with the serene act of cultivating the strange greenery and tending to the alien plant life within The Sarcophagus, providing precious moments of quiet contemplation and much-needed peace. In turn, this nurturing act grants deeper access to previously obscured and hidden paths within the organic labyrinth.
• A MYSTERIOUS, LAYERED LOOP
  • The richly detailed and unsettling world of ULTROS holds a multitude of hidden secrets for those players curious enough — and fearless enough — to relentlessly seek them out. A unique and central loop-based mechanic will allow you to intentionally start over at key moments within the overarching story, providing invaluable opportunities to fully unfold these deeply buried secrets, unlock previously inaccessible areas of the sprawling world, and acquire powerful new abilities along a branching and complex skill tree. Experiment with and ultimately master your own specific and devastating fighting style as you thoroughly explore the haunting world of ULTROS. Each loop you endure brings you incrementally closer to uncovering the ultimate truth that lies at the heart of The Sarcophagus...