Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar/Gameplay


 *  See also: Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar (NES)/Getting Started

Introduction
Ultima 4: Quest of the Avatar is a CRPG wherein you control a hero with a team of up to eight adventurers in a quest across the fantasy world of Britannia. The ultimate goal of the game is to become the 'Avatar,' thus becoming a guiding light to the people. This is accomplished by exploring the world and achieving mastery of eight 'virtues', and lastly reading the Codex of Ultimate Wisdom.

The game mechanics are typical CRPG fare, where party members gain levels to improve their powers, obtain better equipment, learn new spells, combat monsters, and solve puzzles.

Game versions
Ultima 4 was ported on twelve different systems and consolles.

Similar games

 * Ultima 5 and Ultima 6, that together with Ultima 4 constitute the Age of Enlightment trilogy;
 * Ultima 3, Ultima 7 and Ultima 7 Part 2, where the player still controls a team of heroes.