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Issue 63 - January 27, 2000
 
Review
Ultima IX: Ascension page 2 of 2
PC

Excellent - I see that grin which the fables spoke of has returned. Now let me talk of the physics of the world. While yes, occasionally, there are mistakes, you can but marvel at how each substance of the world seems to interact, such as candles lighting with a flame spell. Truly, Britannia offers you an organic approach to adventuring. And note how combat, while simple, increases with sophistication as you progress, an effective whirl of magic and bladesmithery is present.

No, Avatar, I do not know where wolves keep the gold they drop when you slay them. Perhaps it is in a wolfbag?

You're ready. Now off on your quest, Avatar. Be off. But I must warn you of the greatest dangers you must overcome. Truly, you must follow the virtue of patience to step past these trials and tribulations.

Do not become annoyed when you find your form caught by the "bad clipping" trap, leaving your body attached to the landscape. Do not let hope leave you when you find yourself brutally removed from the world of Britannia and taken back to the land of Desktop by a hidden "Crash" spell. And most of all, know that making certain choices can place the success of your quests forever out of reach. And the danger of the... What?

Avatar! Oh Avatar, please stay. Remove the deep grimace on your face. We'll fix everything eventually. Honestly, Avatar. A Patch incantation is being chanted even as we speak. Come back, Avatar! Come back!

Oh. He's gone. Bugger.

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FG verdict
Quite simply the best RPG ever. If only they could have been bothered to finish it. 68%

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