Play Ultima IV - Quest of the Avatar Online

Game Overview

Ultima IV is one of those rare RPGs where being a good person isn’t just an option—it’s the whole point. Instead of chasing loot or grinding levels to slay some big bad, you’re trying to become the Avatar, a paragon of virtue in Britannia. And let me tell you, it’s harder than it sounds. You start by answering these moral dilemma questions that determine your class—lie too much, and you might end up a sneaky thief instead of a noble paladin.

The world feels alive in a way most RPGs of its time didn’t. You chat with NPCs by typing keywords, and their reactions actually matter. Overpay a blind beggar? That’s Compassion points. Flee from a fight? Say goodbye to some Valor. The game keeps track of every little moral choice, and slipping up can undo progress. It’s weirdly humbling to realize you’ve been hoarding gold like a greedy goblin when you’re supposed to be a beacon of Humility.

Combat’s still here, of course—turn-based, grid-based brawls where positioning matters. You’ll recruit companions along the way, which was a big deal back then. And the dungeons? First-person, maze-like nightmares where you’ll scribble maps on graph paper just to survive. The Sega Master System version keeps the core experience intact, though the FM Towns release pretties things up a bit.

It’s not just a game—it’s a philosophy lesson wrapped in pixelated fantasy. You’ll either love it or find it way too earnest, but either way, you won’t forget it.