Play Ultraman - Towards The Future Online

Ultraman: Towards the Future came out for the Super Nintendo in 1991, developed and published by BEC Co., Ltd. It was part of that early wave of SNES games, arriving when developers were still figuring out what the system could do. This one was based on the Australian-produced Ultraman series, which gave it a slightly different feel from the more familiar Japanese versions.

You control Ultraman, fighting through side-scrolling stages against giant monsters. Your main goal is to defeat each monster before a timer runs out, which adds a constant pressure. You have a basic beam attack for long range and can get in close for physical throws and punches. The most distinct mechanic is the Color Timer; your energy depletes as you fight, and if it empties, you revert to your human form and fail. The game is notoriously difficult, with aggressive enemies and tight time limits on every stage. Playing it feels like a constant, frantic struggle to manage your energy while landing enough hits to survive.