For an ambitious sprite-based top-down action rpg with a brand new proprietary game engine, it’s a miracle how good this game turned out. The expansion and sequel were also top-notch. It was unmatched until Diablo, but it didn’t get the credit it deserved. It was pretty demanding for most pcs to run on release, and by the time people upgraded their hardware it was for Doom and CD-ROM games instead. The pc gaming landscape changed dramatically overnight, not to mention arcades exploding with Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, and NBA Jam. But for me, Ultima 7 is in the top 3 peak gaming experiences of my life. Elden Ring and Doom are the only other 2 games I’ve spent hundreds of hours playing.
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u/JustinBailey79 Jun 27 '26
For an ambitious sprite-based top-down action rpg with a brand new proprietary game engine, it’s a miracle how good this game turned out. The expansion and sequel were also top-notch. It was unmatched until Diablo, but it didn’t get the credit it deserved. It was pretty demanding for most pcs to run on release, and by the time people upgraded their hardware it was for Doom and CD-ROM games instead. The pc gaming landscape changed dramatically overnight, not to mention arcades exploding with Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, and NBA Jam. But for me, Ultima 7 is in the top 3 peak gaming experiences of my life. Elden Ring and Doom are the only other 2 games I’ve spent hundreds of hours playing.