Description
Ultima V uses the basics of the
Ultima IV engine, an overhead perspective of Britannia or one of many towns or dungeons, which use a rosette-compass 3D view. Many actions are expanded, including much more world interactivity and much deeper characters than the 'signpost' NPCs of
Ultima IV.
In
Ultima V, you, the Avatar and Hero of Britannia, are called back to deal with a new threat - the tyrant Blackthorn, who, after the disappearance of Lord British, now rules the land by enforcing the virtues upon the will of the people, corrupting their meaning in the process. Behind Blackthorn are the Shadowlords, anti-thesis to the three Principles. Their meaning and origin are explored later in the game, rounding out an immersive world and very meaningful plot.
Alternate Titles
- "Ultima: Warriors of Destiny" -- NES Title
- "Ultima V: Shukumei no Senshi" -- Japanese Title
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Trivia
In the stable near Iolo's Hut, you'll find Smith (a talking horse). If you talk with him, he'll give you a "very important clue" -- however, the clue is for Ultima 4. Apparently, the Ultima 4 design team forgot to include the clue so they put it in Ultima 5 as a joke. This tradition has since carried on throughout subsequent Ultimas.
