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:'' See also: [[Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar/Getting Started]]'' | |||
== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
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Three aspects that can define the genre of RPGs are listed here, and they apply to ''Ultima 4'' as well: | Three aspects that can define the genre of RPGs are listed here, and they apply to ''Ultima 4'' as well: | ||
# '''Text''' is an essential part of the game, and the heroes have to talk and interact with non-evil characters to proceed in the adventure | # '''Text''' is an essential part of the game, and the heroes have to talk and interact with non-evil characters to proceed in the adventure. | ||
# There is freedom of '''exploration''', all the areas are connected by an "overworld", and areas that have been previously cleared can usually be re-visited; in other words, the game is non-linear. | # There is freedom of '''exploration''', all the areas are connected by an "overworld", and areas that have been previously cleared can usually be re-visited; in other words, the game is non-linear. | ||
# There are '''permanent upgrades''', in the form of enhancements of the various attributes of the characters (attack, strength, magic etc.). | |||
Japanese-style RPVG focus more on the plot, while American-style RPVG like ''Ultima 4'' focus more on exploration and "body-building" of the characters. Nevertheless, all three aspects are present in every RPG. | Japanese-style RPVG focus more on the plot, while American-style RPVG like ''Ultima 4'' focus more on exploration and "body-building" of the characters. Nevertheless, all three aspects are present in every RPG. | ||
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* '''During battle:''' party reduced to 4 members (others can stay at a hostel); can shoot diagonally. | * '''During battle:''' party reduced to 4 members (others can stay at a hostel); can shoot diagonally. | ||
== Similar games == | |||
* [[Ultima 5]] and [[Ultima 6]], that together with ''Ultima 4'' constitute the '''''Age of Enlightment''''' trilogy; | * [[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. | * [[Ultima 3]], [[Ultima 7]] and [[Ultima 7 Part 2]], where the player still controls a team of heroes. | ||
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