The Ultima Series Mega Compilation: Every Intro to every PC Ultima in BEAR-O-VISION™ (MS-DOS) (4K)
11If only the bear would embrace the 8 virtues, but nah, he's a real Blackthorn about it.
This is a special mega-compilation of the intros of All PC Ultima games. If a game has a fan patch for graphics or sound, it has been applied!
Includes:
Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness (1981)
Ultima II: The Revenge of the Enchantress (1982)
Ultima III: Exodus (1983)
Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar (1985)
Ultima V: Warriors of Destiny (1988)
Ultima VI: The False Prophet (1990)
Worlds of Ultima: The Savage Empire (1990)
Worlds of Ultima: Martian Dreams (1991)
Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss (1992)
Ultima VII: The Black Gate (1992)
Ultima Underworld II: Labyrinth of Worlds (1993)
Ultima VII Part Two: Serpent Isle (1993)
Ultima VIII: Pagan (1994)
Ultima Online (1997)
Ultima IX: Ascension (1999)
Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues (2018)
The Ultima series, a visionary creation by Richard Garriott, represents a seminal journey through the realms of fantasy role-playing games, spanning from Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness in 1981 to Ultima IX: Ascension in 1999. Encompassing a grand narrative across multiple worlds, Ultima is a testament to the evolution of the genre. Ultima I laid the foundation, and subsequent titles refined the experience, with Ultima IV introducing the concept of virtues and moral choices. Ultima VII: The Black Gate and Ultima VII Part Two: Serpent Isle showcased a living, breathing world with intricate details, while Ultima VIII: Pagan and Ultima IX: Ascension ventured into real-time graphics and 3D environments. The Ultima series stands as a monumental achievement, weaving together complex storytelling, moral exploration, and innovative gameplay to leave an enduring legacy in the annals of computer gaming.
Throughout its progression, Ultima challenged conventions, expanded the possibilities of RPGs, and invited players to reflect on virtues and ethics within the fantastical tapestry of Britannia. As the Avatar's tale unfolded over nine installments, the Ultima series not only shaped the landscape of role-playing games but also became a cultural touchstone for those who sought epic adventures and meaningful choices within the boundless realms of Britannia.
What is BEAR-O-VISION™?
It's the visual quality standard preferred by bears, specifically rendered in VGA per-pixel at 4K resolution. It's among the highest quality output available for old games at the time of publish.
Dosbox output is OpenGL
Scaler is Normal3x
GLshader is crt-fakelottes-flat
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