Ultima IV on NES, the revolutionary RPG centered on virtue rather than an antagonist. Unique and deep concept. Ambitious. The NES version of the most influential title in the Ultima saga.
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Category
RPG1 player12+
Description
Ultima dungeon RPG featuring a spiritual avatar quest exploring the eight virtues. Published by FCI, released in the USA in 1990. Dungeon and town exploration and virtue quest. American version of Ultima Quest of the Avatar on NES.
Ultima - Quest of the Avatar review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Embracing the Avatar's quest means far more than fighting: embodying the eight virtues drives you to explore towns, dungeons and dialogue to earn every moral step. This original system lengthens the adventure by rewarding curiosity and consistency as much as raw power. That philosophical approach, rare for its time, makes Ultima IV a milestone whose richness role-players still praise.
Technical info
💾0,15 MB📅01/12/1990
Published by FCI
Ultima - Quest of the Avatar (NES) price, value & rarity
Is Ultima - Quest of the Avatar still worth playing in 2026?
A port of the fourth Ultima, Ultima - Quest of the Avatar stands out with its revolutionary virtue system: rather than defeating a great villain, the hero must embody eight moral principles to become the Avatar, an approach unique in the RPG. The vast exploration, the dialogue and the ethical choices make up an adventure of rare philosophical depth. The interface and the pace show their age and require investment. For a fan of retro CRPGs or someone curious about a conceptual milestone of the genre, the title keeps a remarkable richness and singularity.
