Ultima: Aiera
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Last updated: September 16th, 2008
Filed under Inspired Works, Online Remakes, Spin-offs
Produced by: Max Breedon
Website: EUO
Releases:
* EUO Installer (3.46 MB)
* Patcher Update (use only if needed) (99.65 KB)
* Launcher (Client Configurator) (24.71 KB)
* Map Editor (158.8 KB)
* 3D Client (253.32 KB)
Borrowing a fair bit from other RPGs, EUO is intended to be a real-time, single/multi-player, persistent-world RPG…one that looks and plays much like Ultima 4 or Ultima 5. The project site proudly proclaims that those looking for mouse support and Diablo 3-style graphics should seek their fix elsewhere.
EUO uses a Ultima Online-like skill system, without player classes. Combat is based on dice rolling like in Neverwinter Nights (and with more Ultima Online influences, apparently). Although the original EUO did feature a U4-like tileset, the current iteration is completely original (although most monsters and traps will be familiar to Ultima 5 fans). Spells can be cast using either the Ultima 5 runes, or through a simpler list for the less-than-Ultima-proficient.
Also, the game now incorporates the LUA scripting language, meaning that the player can influence the dungeons to a greater degree through certain key actions. Leveling is done at shrines, with stats being upgraded along the same lines as happened in Ultima 6.
The game features over 100 NPCs and over 50 quests, with more being added all the time. And now, a 3D client is even available!
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Last updated: January 20th, 2008
Filed under Engines, Inspired Works, Spin-offs
Produced by: Gordon McNutt
Website: Nazghul CRPG
Releases:
* Windows Binary v0.6.0
* Mac OS X Universal Binary v0.5.6
* Source Code v0.6.0
* Nokia 770/M800
Still in development (although you can download and compile the source, which is currently at version 0.6.0), Nazghul is a 2D single-player computer role-playing game (CRPG) engine in the grand tradition of Ultimas 1 through 5. Much as with EUO, the developer proudly states that if you are looking for gorgeous graphics and squad-based combat, you should look elsewhere.
Haxima is the game being developed concurrently with the Nazghul engine, and features an Ultima-inspired tale of adventure.
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Last updated: November 4th, 2007
Filed under Inspired Works, Spin-offs
Produced by: Andrea B. Previtera
Website: Ashes
Ashes is a 3D RPG inspired by, and using similar textures to, Ultima VII. The author is aiming to create a game that has a very similar feel to the classic Ultima title in terms of graphics, world interactivity, and other aspects.
Not to be confused with Exult 3D, which is a 3D visual environment for the actual Ultima VII world, Ashes is definitely a spin-off that has been inspired by the Ultima tradition. It looks very promising, and should be very interesting to play when completed!
Last updated: June 20th, 2007
Filed under Inspired Works, Spin-offs
Produced by: Arkane Studios
Website: Arx Fatalis Online (English site)
Releases:
* English Demo
* German Demo
* French Demo
* Version 1.17 Patch (English)
* Version 1.17 Patch (Italian)
* Version 1.17 Patch (French)
* Bonus CD Content
Arkane Studios developed this game in honor of the Ultima Underworld series, out of recognition of the superior gameplay style of those games. Featuring a strong plot with many subquests, multiple NPC races - each with different dialogue styles, character customization, exceptional world interactivity and even runic magic, this game could very well have been titled “Ultima Underworld 3″.
Last updated: March 23rd, 2007
Filed under Inspired Works, Spin-offs
Produced by: SantiagoZ
Website: SantiagoZ
Releases:
* DrashRL 0.32
Kidnapped by the evil Garrintrots just as he escapes Mondain’s Lair, the Stranger from Another World finds himself (or herself) trapped in the dungeons of Mount Drash.
A remake of the non-canon Ultima spinoff, SantiagoZ’s project features updated graphics with a clean, tiled feel.
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