Minos Prime is a boss in ULTRAKILL, the fast-paced indie first-person shooter known for its intense combat and stylish action. His hurt sound comes from the boss encounters where players trade blows with the towering, ancient judge, and the pained grunt helps sell each successful hit against an otherwise overwhelming opponent. Clips from those fights have circulated widely in gameplay videos, edits and soundboards, where the short cry is reused as a shorthand for taking damage. Its popularity endures because it is instantly recognisable to fans and works far beyond its original fight.