Ultima : Runes of Virtue Game

Ultima: Runes of Virtue for the Game Boy is a charming little dungeon-crawler that takes the rich lore of the Ultima series and shrinks it down into a bite-sized adventure—perfect for on-the-go heroics. Unlike its deeper RPG siblings, this one leans into action-packed gameplay, mixing Zelda-like exploration with puzzle-solving and real-time combat. You’ll hack through monsters, hunt for hidden runes, and navigate tricky labyrinths, all while soaking up that classic Ultima morality system where virtues like honesty and compassion actually matter.

What makes it stand out? It’s one of the few Ultima games built from the ground up for handhelds, so it’s quick to pick up but surprisingly addictive. The pixel art has that nostalgic early-Game Boy charm, and the soundtrack? Simple but oddly hypnotic. If you’ve ever wondered what Ultima would feel like as a portable action-adventure, this quirky gem is your answer. Just don’t expect it to go easy on you—those dungeons can be mean.