A New Metroidvania With Psychedelic Visuals by Hotline Miami's Artist

Developer Hadoque and publisher Kepler Interactive have recently launched Ultros, a new 2D metroidvania with an unusual, trippy visual style that explores the topics of mental health, life, death, and karmic cycles through deep lore and environmental storytelling.

Set in one of the most peculiar locations imaginable, the game unfolds within The Sarcophagus – a giant, space-drifting, cosmic uterus holding an ancient demonic being named ULTROS. Trapped in the eternal grasp of a black hole's loop, players must navigate this enigmatic environment, engaging in intense, intimate combat with cosmic entities. Amidst the chaos, players also find themselves tending to the greenery within The Sarcophagus, unlocking hidden paths and uncovering its secrets.

Ultros' most notable features, however, are its psychedelic visual style and soundtrack, produced by Niklas "El Huervo" Åkerblad, a well-known artist and musician who previously worked on Hotline Miami and Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number. 

"The rich world of ULTROS holds many secrets for those curious enough – and fearless enough – to seek them out," comment the devs. "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."

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