Best Ultima Games
The Top Ten
Ultima VII: The Black Gate
Released in 1992, this game follows the Avatar as he investigates a series of murders linked to a group called The Fellowship. It features a real-time combat system and an open world with day-night cycles and NPC schedules. It runs on the Ultima VII engine and is set in the world of Britannia.
Ultima VII Part Two: The Serpent's Isle
This sequel to The Black Gate continues the Avatar's journey as he follows Batlin to a new land called Serpent Isle. The game retains the same engine and gameplay mechanics while introducing a more linear narrative structure. It explores ancient cultures and the balance of Order, Chaos, and Balance.
Ultima VI: The False Prophet
Published in 1990, the game centers around the Avatar's mission to prevent war with the Gargoyle race. It introduces full-color graphics and a mouse-driven interface in the Ultima series. The storyline emphasizes moral ambiguity and cultural misunderstanding.
Published in 1990, the game centers around the Avatar's mission to prevent war with the Gargoyle race. It introduces full-color graphics and a mouse-driven interface in the Ultima series. The storyline emphasizes moral ambiguity and cultural misunderstanding.
Ultima III: Exodus
Released in 1983, it was the first in the series to feature a party-based system. The game tasks players with defeating Exodus, a demonic entity created by Mondain and Minax. It marked the series' shift toward more structured role-playing mechanics.
Ultima
Also known as Ultima I, this game was released in 1981 and set the foundation for the series with a mix of science fiction and fantasy elements. Players explore dungeons, outer space, and continents to defeat the evil wizard Mondain. It was created by Richard Garriott and originally published for the Apple II.
Ultima: Runes of Virtue
This 1991 Game Boy and SNES title is an action-adventure spinoff from the main series. Players control one of the Avatar's companions on a quest to retrieve stolen runes. It features puzzle-solving and dungeon crawling with a top-down view.
Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss
Launched in 1992, this game pioneered first-person 3D role-playing environments. It places the player in the Abyss to rescue a kidnapped girl while navigating factions and creatures. The game emphasizes simulation elements like hunger, lighting, and skill progression.
Ultima VIII: Pagan
Released in 1994, this installment transports the Avatar to the world of Pagan under the rule of elemental Titans. It introduces platforming mechanics and real-time action combat. The game was notable for its darker tone and departure from Britannia.
Released in 1994, this installment transports the Avatar to the world of Pagan under the rule of elemental Titans. It introduces platforming mechanics and real-time action combat. The game was notable for its darker tone and departure from Britannia.
Ultima IX: Ascension
Launched in 1999, it concludes the Avatar's saga by confronting the Guardian in a corrupted Britannia. The game uses a 3D engine and features voice acting and cinematic cutscenes. It was met with mixed responses due to technical issues and lore changes.
Ultima Online
Released in 1997, it is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game set in the Ultima universe. Players engage in open-world exploration, crafting, combat, and housing. It is recognized as one of the earliest successful MMORPGs.
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