Ultima™ Underworld 1+2

I used to play Ultima Underworld in the nineties. It was an amazing game - and still is. The atmosphere is unique, the storyline is rich and deep, puzzles are smart and rewarding and there´s a good sense of humour. UU 2 was new time, and it too became one of my all-time favourite rpg:s with its highly creative different worlds. The only thing that I don´t like in these gems is the fighting which is a bit ackward. Still, fantastic games - true classics of all time.

UUW1 may possibly be the best game ever created. I won't repeat anything already said in other reviews here, but this game is a flawless 100 out of 100.

I played most of the Ultimas as they came out, starting with Ultima 3. But school and then real life got in the way of playing Ultima Underworld for 20 years. I just finished it the other night and it's been well worth the wait. I haven't been this happy and satisfied with completing a game since Ultima 5! =) The only quest that was inordinately difficult and required a peak at the cluebook was the Cup of Wonder. Dear Lord that had me stumped for weeks. Hats off to anybody who figured that out on his own! The only serious complaint I have is that GOG has horrid default music and sound settings. Please search the forums and take the time to install and configure the MT-32 Synth emulator MIDI drivers. These games are supposed to be an aural feast and instead are a pain to the ears the way GOG has them working out of the box. How hard would it be for GOG to correct this and make this release of a masterpiece truly flawless?

Listen to the other reviews. They're right. These two games are quite possibly the absolute best RPG's of all time.

I still have the original disks for both of these games. They were really good when they came out. If you like classic games, you will love these. If you want more modern graphics, music and control, don't bother.