![]() ![]() Only two official versions of the game exist: The original PC release, and a port for the Super NES console. The graphics employ the whole spectrum of 256-color VGA, the soundtrack is deep and atmospheric and digital recorded sound is used for the first time for the booming voice of the Guardian. Refining all the virtues of its predecessor, it pushed the envelope of contemporary PCs. Ultima VII continued where Ultima VI left off in technical development. Thus, the Age of Armageddon begins, continuing in Ultima Underworld II and Ultima VII, Part Two: Serpent Isle. ![]() Just before the Guardian can come through, the Avatar destroys the Gate.īritannia is saved at the cost of the Avatar being stranded in the realm with an ominous threat of further turmoil and destruction left by the Guardian. In a brutal battle with Batlin and the elusive murderers, the latter are brought to justice while the former escapes by teleportation. The Avatar destroys the Generators, then hurries to the Isle of the Avatar to intercept the completion of the Black Gate. The Guardian has put in motion a plot to enter Britannia through a Black Moongate and uses three blackrock Generators to spread his influence preceding his arrival. Finally, after many perils the Avatar is reunited with the Time Lord, who reveals the true nature of recent events: The Fellowship is the puppet of the red-faced being, the Guardian. Furthermore, a mysterious voice appears periodically to give the Avatar dubious guidance. The Fellowship becomes incrementally more suspicious - in particular their leader, Batlin. Investigating, the Avatar learns of similar past murders, and directly encounters further such killings throughout their travels. Upon arrival, it transpires that a brutal murder has occurred. Alarmed, the Avatar consults the circle of stones, and finds a moongate already waiting to send the hero to Trinsic. One evening, a demonic, red face appears on the Avatar's computer screen on Earth, and declares its impending rule over Britannia. A new sect called "The Fellowship" expands its membership in the lower classes, and secures influence through their prominent members who ascend to leading positions in society. The people are unhappy, and feel spiritually-empty and betrayed in life. Magic seems to be dying, with mages becoming mad. Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.Ī long era of peace has gone by in Britannia, with no great threats disturbing the lives of the people. ![]() Furthermore, the Guardian uses a clever and subtle plot to assert his power over the land, rather unlike the comparatively two-dimensional villains of the earliest games. The presentation and story have also become quite mature - the player is confronted with graphic crime scenes, drug-use, racism, and political corruption. The inventory and battle systems are improved, and dialogue input is no longer handled by typing keywords, but rather by selecting them from a list. Character control is greatly streamlined, with every action able to be performed with the mouse. The huge, seamless world of Ultima VII, with its overflow of details and intricate design, are the high point of realism in the series. ![]()
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