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Luckily, GOG has masterfully pre-configured DOSBox to handle the unusual requirements for Ultima VII.
As a result, I never got see what these games were all about until now.
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In fact, I never managed to get it to work without affecting my Windows installation. Getting this configured under the old Windows 9X environment was quite a task. However, unlike the earlier entries in the series, these games required a special DOS-based memory manager. I want to start off this review by stating that I owned these games back in the 90’s as part of the Ultima Collection. These days, it is included in nearly every distribution of Ultima VII: Serpent Isle. Sadly, due to time constraints a number of plot points were left incomplete and this add-on ended up feeling a bit rushed. The Silver Seed: Like the Forge of Virtue, this is an add-on that incorporates a new story-arc to the main game. (Fun Fact: For those that have played some of the earlier games in the series, you may actually recognize Serpent Isle as the part of “Sosaria” once known as “The Land of Danger and Despair”.) It is here that The Avatar must seek out his adversary. In this game, The Avatar is tasked with chasing The Guardian’s second-in-command to an area known as Serpent Isle. The storyline for this title actually pulls from some pretty deep Ultima lore. Ultima VII: Part Two – Serpent Isle:Despite what the title suggests, this entry is not merely a second chapter to Ultima VII, but actually a completely separate game. Over the years it’s become inseparable from the main scenario. The Forge of Virtue: This add-on is really nothing more than one massive quest that integrates itself into the main game. Magic has become hard to control and a new shady organization known as The Brotherhood has been slowly gaining control of various parts of the kingdom’s political structure. The majority of the game itself revolves around The Avatar’s investigation into the mysterious murders and his plot to learn the secrets behind this new organization.
Recently, there’s been a number of ghastly murders. Upon arriving in Britannia, The Avatar learns that nearly two hundred years (in Britannia time) have passed since his last visit. Just then, a portal to Britannia appears in its usual spot behind The Avatar’s house. The Guardian declares that he is the new ruler of Britannia and taunts The Avatar into returning. One day, The Avatar is minding his own business on Earth, playing a game on his personal computer when he receives a message from a mysterious being who identifies himself as “The Guardian”. Ultima VII – The Black Gate: Like most of the games in the series, the player assumes the role of The Avatar. The game begins several years after the events of Ultima VI. There’s a lot to digest here, so let’s begin with a plot summary.
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That’s a whole lot of gaming! In fact, it took me nearly a month to complete these two titles (and that was with me clocking in every single hour of free time at my disposal). This bundle consists of the following titles: Ultima VII: The Black Gate (and it’s expansion The Forge of Virtue) and its direct sequel Ultima VII: Part Two – Serpent Isle (and yes, its expansion The Silver Seed).
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My Ultima series playthrough continues with a review of Ultima VII: The Complete Collection.
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