Ultima VIII: Gold Edition

December 31, 1996(29 years ago)·Full Release

Origin Systems

Publisher: Electronic Arts

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Genres: Role-playing (RPG)

Platforms:PC DOS Mac

Action Fantasy Single player Bird view / IsometricESRB RPPEGI

Summary

The Guardian has deceived you, Avatar. After you bested Batlin on Serpent's Isle, he cast you into Pagan, a realm under his dominion. Once a land of beauty, Pagan now suffers eternal dusk, a consequence of the ancient clash between the Elemental Titans and the malevolent "Destroyer." The Titans, once revered as deities, have grown cold and indifferent, granting power to their most zealous followers, who in turn oppress the people of Pagan. To reclaim your place in the world you once knew, you must ascend to become a Titan yourself—before the Guardian fulfills his scheme to conquer Britannia, and Earth beyond. The eighth chapter in the Ultima saga embraces a far grimmer and more mature narrative. The story challenges your morality (are the ends worth the means?), and gameplay shifts toward action, with an emphasis on climbing, leaping, and navigating dynamic environments. Character development is now tied to usage: the more you employ a skill, the stronger it becomes. With no allies at your side, you must rely on your own strength, agility, intellect, and magic to restore balance to Britannia and Earth. A dark and absorbing tale filled with moral conflict: will you embrace darkness for the sake of a greater good? More action-focused than its predecessors, featuring smooth and responsive combat alongside fresh methods of exploration. A living world where every inhabitant follows a unique routine, going about their daily lives in Pagan. Featuring the speech pack: key characters are fully voiced, bringing the story to life with rich dialogue.