Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness
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The game ratings for each category and platform are displayed below. The score for a particular platform is the average of all categories. Games must have 5 votes before they are given a MobyScore.

Breakdown by Rating Category

AI How smart (or dumb) you perceive the game's artificial intelligence to be	3.5
Gameplay How well the game mechanics work (player controls, game action, interface, etc.)	4.0
Graphics The quality of the art, or the quality/speed of the drawing routines	3.7
Personal Slant How much you personally like the game, regardless of other attributes	4.0
Sound / Music The quality of the sound effects and/or music composition	3.3
Story / Presentation The main creative ideas in the game and how well they're executed	4.0
Overall User Score (66 votes)	3.8

Breakdown by Platform

Platform	Votes	Total
Apple II	8	3.9
AI		3.9
Gameplay		3.9
Graphics		3.9
Personal Slant		3.9
Sound / Music		3.9
Story / Presentation		4.1
Commodore 64	10	3.4
AI		3.3
Gameplay		3.5
Graphics		3.1
Personal Slant		3.5
Sound / Music		3.1
Story / Presentation		3.8
DOS	32	3.5
AI		3.1
Gameplay		4.1
Graphics		3.5
Personal Slant		4.0
Sound / Music		2.8
Story / Presentation		3.7
MSX	6	4.4
AI		4.3
Gameplay		4.3
Graphics		4.3
Personal Slant		4.5
Sound / Music		4.3
Story / Presentation		4.3
PC-88	5	4.3
AI		4.2
Gameplay		4.2
Graphics		4.2
Personal Slant		4.2
Sound / Music		4.2
Story / Presentation		4.6
PC-98	5	4.3
AI		4.2
Gameplay		4.2
Graphics		4.2
Personal Slant		4.2
Sound / Music		4.2
Story / Presentation		4.6
Sharp X1	Awaiting 5 votes...
Windows	Awaiting 5 votes...

User Reviews

A great start to a great series.	DOS	Terry Callahan (67)
A grand start to a series that has entertained millions.	DOS	jeff leyda (1621)
A Confusing Journey Through Space and Time	DOS	vedder (20603)
This game creaks with age but is still fun enough for a couple of hours.	DOS	Pix (1153)
Playing it 28 years after release - a wonderful experience.	DOS	Bruce Wayne (3)