Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness
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Critic Score User Score
DOS
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3.5
PC-88
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Apple II
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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
Apple IIgs Awaiting 5 votes...
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 (63)
A grand start to a series that has entertained millions. DOS jeff leyda (1729)
A Confusing Journey Through Space and Time DOS vedder (29951)
This game creaks with age but is still fun enough for a couple of hours. DOS Pix (1205)
Playing it 28 years after release - a wonderful experience. DOS Bruce Wayne (3)
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Last updated: Oct 20, 2017

Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness PC-98 I don't like what I see here... Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness PC-98 Lord British's castle Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness DOS Castle of Lord British (CGA) Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness DOS Fighting in and emerging from a dungeon is the primary way to gain hit points early in the game. Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness PC-88 Status screen Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness PC-98 Attacked by a bandit. Dungeon entrance behind a mountain range... Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness PC-98 Transportation system Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness Apple IIgs The Title Screen
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Apple IIgs Credits

Original Apple II Version by:
Apple IIGS Version by :
Rebecca Ann Heineman (as Bill Heineman)
Graphics by :
Music by :
Original Dungeon Monster Art by :
Testing:
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