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|developer=[[Origin Systems]] | |developer=[[Origin Systems]] | ||
|publisher=[[Electronic Arts]] | |publisher=[[Electronic Arts]] | ||
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|genre=[[RPG | |genre=[[RPG]] | ||
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Ultima is a series of fantasy computer role-playing games from [[Origin Systems]], Inc. Ultima was created by Richard Garriott, alias Lord British. Several games of the series are considered seminal games of their genre. Today, [[Electronic Arts]] holds the brand. | Ultima is a series of fantasy computer role-playing games from [[Origin Systems]], Inc. Ultima was created by Richard Garriott, alias Lord British. Several games of the series are considered seminal games of their genre. Today, [[Electronic Arts]] holds the brand. | ||
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Sorting the table by Number ('''N.'''), the games will be listed according to continuity. | Sorting the table by Number ('''N.'''), the games will be listed according to continuity. | ||
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! N. !!width=35%| Title !! Year !! Genre !! Systems | ! N. !!width=35%| Title !! Year !! Genre !! Systems | ||
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=== Related games === | === Related games === | ||
Many games are referenced throughout the series. They are other games by | Many games are referenced throughout the series. They are other games by {{c|Origin Systems}} or older games developed by Origin members before they joined the company. | ||
* '''Gorn''', a playable character in ''Ultima V'' and ''VI'', was actually one of the main characters in [[The Quest]] (1983) and [[Ring Quest]] (1985). | * '''Gorn''', a playable character in ''Ultima V'' and ''VI'', was actually one of the main characters in [[The Quest]] (1983) and [[Ring Quest]] (1985). | ||
* '''Seggallion''', a playable character in ''Ultima VI'', was actually one of the main characters in [[Knights of Legend]] (1989). | * '''Seggallion''', a playable character in ''Ultima VI'', was actually one of the main characters in [[Knights of Legend]] (1989). | ||
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** A non-playable character in ''Savage Empire'' comments [[Knights of Legend]] (1989) and [[Bad Blood]] (1990). | ** A non-playable character in ''Savage Empire'' comments [[Knights of Legend]] (1989) and [[Bad Blood]] (1990). | ||
As a final note, ''[[Space Rogue]]'' is often referred to as "Ultima in Space"; gameplay-wise, it's the link from the ''Ultima'' to the '' | As a final note, ''[[Space Rogue]]'' is often referred to as "Ultima in Space"; gameplay-wise, it's the link from the ''Ultima'' to the ''{{c|Wing Commander}}'' series. | ||
== Ports == | == Ports == | ||
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Every Ultima game up to the 6th one was released for several different computer systems. The following table does not list all existing ports, but only the original and the most advanced ones. For a detailed list of all the ports, see the individual game guides. | Every Ultima game up to the 6th one was released for several different computer systems. The following table does not list all existing ports, but only the original and the most advanced ones. For a detailed list of all the ports, see the individual game guides. | ||
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! Title !! Original port !! Most advanced English port | ! Title !! Original port !! Most advanced English port | ||
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Sorting the table by '''R.''' (Rate), the games will be listed from the most faithful to their original. | Sorting the table by '''R.''' (Rate), the games will be listed from the most faithful to their original. | ||
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!width=210px| Game !! Port !! Development and main differences !! R | !width=210px| Game !! Port !! Development and main differences !! R | ||
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* Developed in Japan; actually a '''remake'''; | * Developed in Japan; actually a '''remake'''; | ||
* Greatly improved graphics; full-screen field of view; | * Greatly improved graphics; full-screen field of view; | ||
* Random encounters with enemies invisible on the field (as in '' | * Random encounters with enemies invisible on the field (as in ''{{c|Final Fantasy}}'' and ''{{c|Dragon Quest}}''); | ||
* Simplified sea travel. | * Simplified sea travel. | ||
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