Ultima 7 is one of the best games ever made. Many argue, it is the best game ever made. It is hard to refute that sentiment. However, the game translates poorly to modern systems, and it is very hard to make out what is on the screen (which often flickers, or flashes by too fast). There is not a likely solution, because of the game's age, so some level of struggle will be required to play the game on today's systems. Younger players will likely not get the magic of this treasure, but older gamers may be able to soldier through the pixels to relive a high-point in gaming history.
This game has an excellent dungeon-crawling engine that evokes the classics like Eye of the Beholder or Dungeon Master. But Legend of Grimlock has absolutely zero plot, choice, dialogue, or NPC characters to speak with. Simply put, it is a "Legend" lacking a legend. It is more puzzle game than RPG, and fails to generate that warm, fuzzy feeling that many RPG fans might hope for. I do think Legend of Grimlock 2, should there be one, could easily fix this by building an actual plot, and characters, into the otherwise-solid game engine. But this first entry is lackluster, even if it does have several notable qualities. Fun, but shallow.
