Ultima The Ultima Underworld I & II Thread

[Siveon]

Do I need to play Ultima 7 to understand UUII? U7 never interested me too much so I never had the chance to play it. And I especially don't want to play the stuff before 7 either.

 

[octavius]

It helps to read/watch an LP, or maybe just a summary of what went down in U7. That way The Guardian and the characters in the castle will be more familiar to you.

 

[Morpheus Kitami]

What's next... I guess Terra Nova Strike Force Centauri maybe...?

Probably the best game where you're in a set of power armor. Very weighty, good controls, but has a learning curve. The story's nice, but its told through live-action cutscenes, and there's a lack of locations and everything seems to be dark. Almost like they're trying to hide something, like how cheap it really is.
Should point out though, that I've not yet started either UU, so Terra Nova could be easier to control with that in mind.

 

[Spukrian]

Do I need to play Ultima 7 to understand UUII? U7 never interested me too much so I never had the chance to play it. And I especially don't want to play the stuff before 7 either.

I've only played UU1 before playing UUII and I didn't have any trouble...

Sure, there are lots of characters from previous games that you're supposed to have a connection to, but I got on fine.

 

[KeighnMcDeath]

You could just read the manuals to u7/si/fov/ss and both uw manuals. That's more than enough lore if you want it.

 

[Spukrian]

Probably the best game where you're in a set of power armor. Very weighty, good controls, but has a learning curve. The story's nice, but its told through live-action cutscenes, and there's a lack of locations and everything seems to be dark. Almost like they're trying to hide someone, like how cheap it really is.
Should point out though, that I've not yet started either UU, so Terra Nova could be easier to control with that in mind.

I did start playing it a while back, I think before I played UU1, I played through two missions or so. The controls are very similar to UU1/II and SS1. I had a blast circlestrafing around the enemies.

 

[Infinitron]

https://af.gog.com/forum/general/ul..._syndicate_wars_delisting/page1?as=1649904300

We’d like to inform you that, on publisher's request, Ultima Underworld 1+2, Syndicate Plus and Syndicate Wars will be delisted from our catalog on Monday, June 28th, 1 PM UTC.

For everyone who purchased the titles prior to delisting, they will remain in their GOG library.

https://af.gog.com/news/bgrab_your_...ars_and_ultima_underworld_i_iib?as=1649904300

Today we have a HUGE surprise for all classic game fans! 4 outstanding titles return to GOG.COM, accompanied by a special message from their publisher:

„Syndicate and Ultima Underworld are back! It seems that twenty years on there’s still plenty of love for these titles so we’re pleased to confirm that effective immediately they’ll be available again on GOG, and we’ll be keeping them in the store for the foreseeable future. To celebrate this we’re offering these games as a free download for four weeks.”

That’s right! Until the 3rd of September 2021, 5 PM UTC, you can grab copies of Syndicate Plus™, Syndicate Wars, and Ultima Underworld I & II free of charge.

So, don’t hesitate any longer and dive into the captivating worlds of those classic gems!

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[Trojan_generic]

https://af.gog.com/forum/general/ul..._syndicate_wars_delisting/page1?as=1649904300

We’d like to inform you that, on publisher's request, Ultima Underworld 1+2, Syndicate Plus and Syndicate Wars will be delisted from our catalog on Monday, June 28th, 1 PM UTC.

For everyone who purchased the titles prior to delisting, they will remain in their GOG library.

https://af.gog.com/news/bgrab_your_...ars_and_ultima_underworld_i_iib?as=1649904300

Today we have a HUGE surprise for all classic game fans! 4 outstanding titles return to GOG.COM, accompanied by a special message from their publisher:

„Syndicate and Ultima Underworld are back! It seems that twenty years on there’s still plenty of love for these titles so we’re pleased to confirm that effective immediately they’ll be available again on GOG, and we’ll be keeping them in the store for the foreseeable future. To celebrate this we’re offering these games as a free download for four weeks.”

That’s right! Until the 3rd of September 2021, 5 PM UTC, you can grab copies of Syndicate Plus™, Syndicate Wars, and Ultima Underworld I & II free of charge.

So, don’t hesitate any longer and dive into the captivating worlds of those classic gems!

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I was just going to post about this. It is maybe the nicest free game offering from a company since a very very long time. Might want to update the thread title with NOW FOR FREE or something.

 

[alighieri]

Just claimed it, what am I in for?

 

[Desiderius]

I was just going to post about this. It is maybe the nicest free game offering from a company since a very very long time. Might want to update the thread title with NOW FOR FREE or something.

You mean there are people who didn't already have them?

 

[Trojan_generic]

Don't forget the mouselook thingy, it was mentioned on this or some other thread here as well.

 

[Mark Richard]

Ah excellent, I was looking for a game to break in my new high-end computer. Britannia awaits!

 

[octavius]

Ah excellent, I was looking for a game to break in my new high-end computer. Britannia awaits!

I hope it's a 486 or better. It barely runs on a 386.

 

[Spukrian]

Just claimed it, what am I in for?

Something that's awesome! There isn't anything quite like it... (except Arx Fatalis, and maybe some others, depending on your criteria that is).

 

[Thal]

Just claimed it, what am I in for?

One of the most revolutionary games of all time.

 

[KafkaBot]

snip

This smells a lot like a publicity stunt, but hey, offering the two Ultima Underworlds for free is an awesome gesture nonetheless.

Just claimed it, what am I in for?

Can't speak for the Syndicates - never played them - but the UUs are some of the greatest immersive sims ever made. You're in for a delightful treat.

If you do enjoy them, make sure to check out Arx Fatalis, the game Spukrian mentioned. It's Arkane's best game BY FAR, and has one of the best atmospheres I've ever seen in any RPG.

 

[Ysaye]

snip

This smells a lot like a publicity stunt, but hey, offering the two Ultima Underworlds for free is an awesome gesture nonetheless.

Just claimed it, what am I in for?

Can't speak for the Syndicates - never played them - but the UUs are some of the greatest immersive sims ever made. You're in for a delightful treat.

If you do enjoy them, make sure to check out Arx Fatalis, the game Spukrian mentioned. It's Arkane's best game BY FAR, and has one of the best atmospheres I've ever seen in any RPG.

And then back Monomyth....

 

[Sacibengala]

Don't forget the mouselook thingy, it was mentioned on this or some other thread here as well.

I finally got this to work today. I had to download winiso because poweriso was not doing the trick for me on the GOG version.

 

[BlackGoat]

https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/syndicate-and-ultima-underworld-are-back-on-gog-and-free-right-now

Would I recommend you play any of these games in the here and now? Probably not! They're historically interesting and I am glad that they are both available outside of EA's Origin, but there are a lot of games to be playing, aren't there? Six or seven, at least.

What a dick

 

[alighieri]

https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/syndicate-and-ultima-underworld-are-back-on-gog-and-free-right-now

Would I recommend you play any of these games in the here and now? Probably not! They're historically interesting and I am glad that they are both available outside of EA's Origin, but there are a lot of games to be playing, aren't there? Six or seven, at least.

What a dick

sounds like he got filtered

 

[Sacibengala]

https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/syndicate-and-ultima-underworld-are-back-on-gog-and-free-right-now

Would I recommend you play any of these games in the here and now? Probably not! They're historically interesting and I am glad that they are both available outside of EA's Origin, but there are a lot of games to be playing, aren't there? Six or seven, at least.

What a dick

Who read this shit, anyway?

 

[<3sRichardSimmons]

https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/syndicate-and-ultima-underworld-are-back-on-gog-and-free-right-now

Would I recommend you play any of these games in the here and now? Probably not! They're historically interesting and I am glad that they are both available outside of EA's Origin, but there are a lot of games to be playing, aren't there? Six or seven, at least.

What a dick

More like just run-of-the-mill millennial moron. UU1 in particular remains one of the greatest games ever made, and its slightly obsolete control scheme takes all of 15 minutes to get used to. Journos gonna journo.

 

[newtmonkey]

UU1 has (almost) literally modern FPS controls (WASDX instead of WASD) lol. Of course the guy at RPG "can't" recommend it, because for game reviewers—unlike actual professional critics/reviewers in other fields—anything released prior to last year is completely archaic and impossible to enjoy.

 

[Butter]

UU1 has (almost) literally modern FPS controls (WASDX instead of WASD) lol. Of course the guy at RPG "can't" recommend it, because for game reviewers—unlike actual professional critics/reviewers in other fields—anything released prior to last year is completely archaic and impossible to enjoy.

UU1 movement is done entirely with the mouse, unless you're using the aforementioned mod.

 

[newtmonkey]

Have you ever played the game? You move with WASDX and alternately the mouse. Shall I link the reference card that came with the game? lol