Ugly

About

Ugly is a reflective puzzle platformer set in a crumbling palace where reality bends. You play as a character forced to swap places with their shadowy reflection to navigate twisting environments, solve logic-based puzzles, and battle oversized bosses. Each level uses the mirror mechanic to create shifting pathways and hidden solutions, requiring precise timing and spatial awareness. The story unfolds through fragmented scenes of a nobleman’s fractured psyche, blending eerie atmosphere with tricky platforming challenges. The standout is the mirror-based puzzle system, which turns self-duplication into a core strategy. The desolate, artfully decayed environments hide secrets behind every reflective surface, and the short but dense campaign leans into its dark, fairy-tale vibe without overexplaining. With a 65.8/100 score from five critics and availability on PC, consoles, and mobile, it’s a niche pick for puzzle fans who don’t mind a steep learning curve. Released September 14, 2023.

Storyline

In this dark and twisted fairytale, nothing is as it seems. Explore the desolated recesses of a tormented nobleman’s mind as you progress through challenging puzzle rooms and topple towering bosses in this reflective puzzle platformer. Use an innovative mirror mechanic to create a shadowy reflection of yourself that you can swap places with to solve puzzles and make your way around this wicked place full of secrets and awash in tragedy. It will take logic and skill alike to survive this perilous journey of self-reflection.