Ultrakill

Game information

Ultrakill is a high-speed first-person shooter that blends retro-style shooting with advanced movement systems and a focus on maintaining aggression. Players control a machine driven by the need for blood, fighting through levels filled with demons, undead enemies, and other hostile machines. The core mechanic encourages players to stay mobile at all times, using dashes, wall jumps, and sliding to avoid attacks while closing in for quick kills. Health is restored directly through contact with enemy blood, which means standing still or playing defensively reduces survival chances.

Weapons, Upgrades, and Combat Style

The game features a weapon system where each gun has multiple alternate modes, allowing for different attack patterns and special effects. Players can swap weapons instantly to chain together attacks, building a score multiplier based on speed, variety, and precision. This score feeds into a ranking system that grades player performance at the end of each level. Between missions, players can spend points to unlock new weapon functions, improving the options available for future encounters. The game rewards creativity in combat, encouraging players to experiment with weapon combinations and environmental kills.

Level Design and Replayability

Ultrakill’s levels follow a linear progression, but each area includes hidden paths, optional challenges, and secrets to uncover. The environments range from crumbling industrial zones to surreal, hellish landscapes inspired by literary depictions of Hell. Each stage is designed to push players into mastering movement and weapon switching, especially at higher difficulties where enemies become faster and more aggressive. With its focus on player performance and replayable levels, Ultrakill appeals to players who enjoy perfecting their skills and improving completion ranks through repeated play.