Ultima Underworld I & II are simply incredible. I barely managed to finish the first, and, to be honest, never quite completed the second—but that never stopped me from enjoying them both immensely. That said, I couldn't help but notice some (newer?) players complaining about the "clunky, boxed graphics" and the difficult controls… Well, of course they are like that. These games were among the very first 3D games ever made! They came out in the '90s, pioneering mechanics and systems that would later shape the entire genre. Criticizing them for their visuals or interface is like dismissing The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) for not being "colorful enough." Context is essential to truly appreciate any work of art—and believe me, these two games are exactly that. 5/5, without question.
