Ultramanis a popular media franchise that has been around since 1966 when the Japanese TV series of the same name first aired. Since then, the license has become known throughout the world and has spawned countless video games based; most of these titlesbeing fighters more often than not.
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Because there are so many titles, there are bound to be games that stand out from the rest. Many fans of theUltramanseries who want to get into the games will want to know which titles are the best.
10Ultraman: Towards the Future (1991)
One of the fewUltramangamesto be released in English,Ultraman: Towards the Futurecame out in 1991 for the SNES. This release follows the story of theUltraman: Towards the Futureseries that aired in the early ’90s, and it is a simple tournament-style fighting game.
Players will fight off many monsters from the original series, and some from the TV show the game is based on. Although this fighter was praised for staying faithful to the 1990s series, it was also criticized for being relentlessly difficult.
9Kaiju Busters (2009)
Often called anUltraman-themedMonster Huntergame,Kaiju Busterswas released on Nintendo DS in 2009. Players take control of a space marine in the Science Force, whose job is to explore faraway planets and kill all sorts of monsters that may get in the way.
ThoughUltramandoesn’t make an appearance inKaiju Busters, it is still considered a spin-off of the series, as it focuses on the Science Patrol. The game has surprisingly good Kaiju models, especially for the DS.
8Ultraman Nexus (2005)
Ultraman Nexuswas released in 2005 and is based on the TV series of the same name.It’s a fighting gamethat also includes characters from the filmULTRAMAN.
As such,Ultraman Nexushas a large selection of characters, all of which have their own unique play-styles and over-the-top (but entertaining) moves, while still being simple enough to play. The game’s graphics are highly-regarded and the soundtrack fits the occasion, however, the simplicity of the combat system may turn a few people off.
7Ultra X Weapons (1995)
Ultra X Weaponscame out in 1995 asan arcade game, and it is known asUltra Keibitaiin Japan. An action game,Ultra X Weaponsis a top-down shooter, similar toGalaga.
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Gameplay consists of playing as one of the Attack Teams and fighting to protect the world from threats and enemies that had shown up in theUltramanseries before. The game is a simple and fun shooter themed around Ultraman.
6Ultraman All-Star Chronicle (2013)
Released on the PlayStation Portable in 2013,Ultraman All-Star Chronicleis a turn-based game centered around strategy. The game is often compared to theFire Emblemseries in terms of gameplay and is considered to be a fun, unique experience in theUltramanfranchise.
Although the controls take some time to get used to,Ultraman All-Star Chronicleproudly sports a large cast of characters – over 50 of them – and an original story sure to please any fan or newcomer.
5Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna: New Generations (1998)
As another spinoff of a show in theUltramanfranchise (that being theUltraman TigaandUltraman Dynaseries), this game was released in 1998 for the PlayStation 1. The title is a mix of arcade-style actionand a fighter, in which a player can keep fighting until they run out of lives/credits.
There are over 13 different stages in the campaign, and players can either choose between playing as Dyna or Tiga.New Generationsis often praised for its decent graphics and simple enough fighting style.
4Ultraman Fighting Evolution 0 (2006)
Another PlayStation Portable game,Ultraman Fighting Evolution 0released in 2006 and is currently the last entry in theUltraman Fighting Evolutionseries.The fighting game was releasedat the same time as the filmUltraman Mebius & the Ultra Brothers, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the franchise.
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Ultraman Fighting Evolution 0is lauded by many players for having a unique “spirit” system, which is used as a special attack. The game is also praised for its quality graphics and the simple-to-understand fighting style.
3Ultraman Fighting Evolution Rebirth (2005)
Considered one of thebest games in theUltramanfranchise, this title came out in 2005 for thePlayStation 2. The fighting game has great graphics for its era and an in-depth story.
Ultraman Fighting Evolution Rebirthhas a Story Mode that is split into 13 episodes.Fighting Evolution Rebirthalso sports the “Nebula Combo” system, which will greatly help a player when a certain system of buttons is pressed. Each fighter gets a unique Nebula Combo, and a unique benefit when pressed.
2Ultraman (2004)
Released only in Japan in 2004,Ultramanis a game for the PlayStation 2 that followed the story of the original series, along with theReturn of Ultraman.It’s also a fighting gamebut boasts a large cast of characters, along with a well-written story mode that stays largely faithful to the series.
The game comes packed with many fighting moves and stays true to the series. The models of the enemies also look shockingly high-quality for a PS2 game that came out nearly two decades ago.
1Ultraman Fighting Evolution 3 (2004)
Ultraman Fighting Evolution 3, released in 2004 for the PlayStation 2, is considered by many players to be one of, if notthebestUltraman-themed gamereleased. Like many other titles,UFE3is a simple fighting game, pitting the player against more than thirty characters from the franchise.
The game is hailed by many for having a story mode faithful to the many series, an impressive amount of moves and combos, and a large roster of characters. For anyone who wants to get into theUltramangames,Ultraman Fighting Evolution 3is a must-play.
