Ultima™ 9: Ascension

Im not even sure why it was released. It was extremely buggy and incomplete which is very noticeable as you progress through the game. Forget this was part of the Ultima franchise

Ultima 8 was my first Ultima game and I really enjoyed it. By the time I played it the patches had resolved the dodgy jumping and it was quite a fun action/adventure/RPG. Since then I've played most of the Ultima games and can see why number 8 is so hated. I do still maintain that it can be played and enjoyed immensely. Ultima 9 is different. It both doesn't tie in well with the other Ultimas and the gameplay is just plain bad. The only thing it had going for it on release was the impressive 3D world... but now it's just a dated, sad and barely playable game. Avoid.

I know I'm in the minority here, but I thought this was a truly great RPG. It was immersive, the story was interesting and it was a fitting end to one of the greatest video game series ever. I've played it through at least 5 times since buying the collectors edition on release day. And now that I can get it here I will be playing it through again.

Bad voice acting, bad story, no party, small world, buggy as hell... the list goes on. The ultima series peaked with ultima 7, if you've played that and liked it, but haven' t played any further; just ... don't. Remember ultima for the previous games, this one is a turd.

I know that this game, as an extension of the Ultima universe, was a huge letdown. However, for someone who was drawn to the game for its adventure and fantasy and not for its role in the Ultima universe, I'd say this game does not disappoint. Sure, it's old. Yes, it's clunky. However, it is enjoyable as a standalone adventure game for a variety of reasons. I remember seeing screenshots for this game back when I was a kid and I just couldn't wait to get my hands on it and play it. Ironically, decades later, I am just now getting around to playing it and I am having a blast. Good-natured storytelling, fun adventures, lovely landscapes and scenery, and fun gameplay. I know that this game is a pitiful example of an Ultima game based upon my research from fans' opinons, but if you're looking for a simple, classic, fantasy/role playing game this is it.