Probably, one of the most important videogames in the history of mankind on multiple levels. The core idea of combining the style and narrative of Ultima 6 with concepts from Duneon Master clones but in higly advanced full 3d engine was revolutionary. This game, being in development since 1990 to 1992 inspired id Software to make their first person games, same as mix of genres in this title created famous "immersive sim" philosophy. And directly, this game engine was used by the team to create such famous titles as Ultima Underworld 2 and System Shock. In retrospective, UU1 was that milestone which over time killed traditional 2d first person RPG games and changed the direction of CRPG genre as a whole.
For new players, I'd say, this is the title which is still worth to be played as it is. Interconnected dungeon world of the game is an interesting place to explore, with lots of foes, friends, puzzles, dialogues, npcs and secrets. Probably, you will be confused by interface, resolution and controls, however, I must say that control scheme plays major part in immersive and survival elements of the gameplay: complications of action and movement gives freedom of item and NPC interation beyond what games with mouselook can offer. And managing your food, bags and boxes in inventory, sources of light are important part of the overall experience. Despite the low resolution, render of the game and objects in it are stylized the way that everything is clearly visible without pixel hunt. Dithering for light effects perfectly blends flat shaded 3d models with sprites and eviromets.
Hapy dungeoneering!
For new players, I'd say, this is the title which is still worth to be played as it is. Interconnected dungeon world of the game is an interesting place to explore, with lots of foes, friends, puzzles, dialogues, npcs and secrets. Probably, you will be confused by interface, resolution and controls, however, I must say that control scheme plays major part in immersive and survival elements of the gameplay: complications of action and movement gives freedom of item and NPC interation beyond what games with mouselook can offer. And managing your food, bags and boxes in inventory, sources of light are important part of the overall experience. Despite the low resolution, render of the game and objects in it are stylized the way that everything is clearly visible without pixel hunt. Dithering for light effects perfectly blends flat shaded 3d models with sprites and eviromets.
Hapy dungeoneering!