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Ultima IX: Ascension

First released on 24 November, 1999 for PC

In the beginning of Ultima IX, the Avatar had somehow returned to Earth for an unspecified amount of time before getting back to Britannia. The game starts just after the end of Ultima VIII, in which the Avatar is transported to a Guardian-controlled Britannia. He arrives in Britannia on a mountain overlooking the Guardian's keep in Terfin. The Avatar is transported to Stonegate by Hawkwind the Seer (from Ultima IV), who informs him that great columns have appeared throughout the land, and their malignant influence has caused plagues, famine, and other natural disasters. Under their power, the people of Britannia have twisted the Virtues into mockeries of their true meaning. The Guardian is helped by Lord Blackthorn, who leads the Wyrmguards and forces the people to obey the Guardian. As the quest progresses, the Avatar learns that the Guardian has stolen the Runes of the Virtues and twisted them into the glyphs that form the heart of each of the columns. Most of the game consists of traveling through the dungeons to recover the glyphs and visiting the Shrines of the Virtues to meditate and cleanse them. Eventually, it is revealed that the Guardian is nothing other than the dark half of the Avatar himself, and the only way to save Britannia is for the Avatar to ascend to a higher plane, taking the Guardian with him. The player is able to accomplish this via an Armageddon spell cast behind a Barrier of Life, which takes the Avatar and the Guardian to a higher plane out of Britannia.

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First released on 24 November, 1999 for PC

In the beginning of Ultima IX, the Avatar had somehow returned to Earth for an unspecified amount of time before getting back to Britannia. The game starts just after the end of Ultima VIII, in which the Avatar is transported to a Guardian-controlled Britannia. He arrives in Britannia on a mountain overlooking the Guardian's keep in Terfin. The Avatar is transported to Stonegate by Hawkwind the Seer (from Ultima IV), who informs him that great columns have appeared throughout the land, and their malignant influence has caused plagues, famine, and other natural disasters. Under their power, the people of Britannia have twisted the Virtues into mockeries of their true meaning. The Guardian is helped by Lord Blackthorn, who leads the Wyrmguards and forces the people to obey the Guardian. As the quest progresses, the Avatar learns that the Guardian has stolen the Runes of the Virtues and twisted them into the glyphs that form the heart of each of the columns. Most of the game consists of traveling through the dungeons to recover the glyphs and visiting the Shrines of the Virtues to meditate and cleanse them. Eventually, it is revealed that the Guardian is nothing other than the dark half of the Avatar himself, and the only way to save Britannia is for the Avatar to ascend to a higher plane, taking the Guardian with him. The player is able to accomplish this via an Armageddon spell cast behind a Barrier of Life, which takes the Avatar and the Guardian to a higher plane out of Britannia.

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Prepare to embark on an adventure beyond imagination with the return of the best selling role-playing series of all time. In the 9th and final chapter in the 20-year legacy you return to Britannia™ for your last epic quest. As the heroic Avatar, only you can save Lord British™ and his people from the evil Guardian who has devastated the landscape and tainted the 8 sacred virtues. Valiant combat, magical prowess and knowledge of the 8 virtues are your weapons against evil in Ultima™ IX: Ascension, the most epic role-playing game ever created for the PC.

Key Features:

Immerse yourself into the world of Britannia like never before. The stunning

3D graphics and 3D sound blur the lines between fantasy and reality, accompanied by a riveting soundtrack, mixed at ORIGIN's THX®

certified sound studio.

Live the epic saga through seamlessly integrated combat, adventure,

and puzzle-solving.

Interact with the over 200 intriguing characters that live in the world of

Britannia. All with full speech recorded by professional actors and scripted

by a professional screenwriter.

Experience the richest fantasy environment ever created. With day and night

cycles, weather effects, real-life physics and the ability to manipulate every

item in the world, you'll forget it's only a game.

Engage over 60 unique creatures and monsters using the most innovative

combat system ever created.

Conjure 45 incredible spells using circles of magic, alchemy, and rituals.

Uphold the 8 sacred virtues (Honesty, Justice, Humility, Sacrifice,

Valor, Compassion, Honor, and Spirituality) as you become a legend.

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Origin Systems was a computer game development company based in Austin, Texas, that was active from 1983 to 2004. The developer was the creator of of the Ultima franchise, including the MMO pioneer Ultima Online.

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Ultima IX: Ascension

First released on 24 November, 1999 for PC

In the beginning of Ultima IX, the Avatar had somehow returned to Earth for an unspecified amount of time before getting back to Britannia. The game starts just after the end of Ultima VIII, in which the Avatar is transported to a Guardian-controlled Britannia. He arrives in Britannia on a mountain overlooking the Guardian's keep in Terfin. The Avatar is transported to Stonegate by Hawkwind the Seer (from Ultima IV), who informs him that great columns have appeared throughout the land, and their malignant influence has caused plagues, famine, and other natural disasters. Under their power, the people of Britannia have twisted the Virtues into mockeries of their true meaning. The Guardian is helped by Lord Blackthorn, who leads the Wyrmguards and forces the people to obey the Guardian. As the quest progresses, the Avatar learns that the Guardian has stolen the Runes of the Virtues and twisted them into the glyphs that form the heart of each of the columns. Most of the game consists of traveling through the dungeons to recover the glyphs and visiting the Shrines of the Virtues to meditate and cleanse them. Eventually, it is revealed that the Guardian is nothing other than the dark half of the Avatar himself, and the only way to save Britannia is for the Avatar to ascend to a higher plane, taking the Guardian with him. The player is able to accomplish this via an Armageddon spell cast behind a Barrier of Life, which takes the Avatar and the Guardian to a higher plane out of Britannia.

Fantasy

Role-playing game

Adventure

Part of the

Ultima

game universe.

First released on 24 November, 1999 for PC

In the beginning of Ultima IX, the Avatar had somehow returned to Earth for an unspecified amount of time before getting back to Britannia. The game starts just after the end of Ultima VIII, in which the Avatar is transported to a Guardian-controlled Britannia. He arrives in Britannia on a mountain overlooking the Guardian's keep in Terfin. The Avatar is transported to Stonegate by Hawkwind the Seer (from Ultima IV), who informs him that great columns have appeared throughout the land, and their malignant influence has caused plagues, famine, and other natural disasters. Under their power, the people of Britannia have twisted the Virtues into mockeries of their true meaning. The Guardian is helped by Lord Blackthorn, who leads the Wyrmguards and forces the people to obey the Guardian. As the quest progresses, the Avatar learns that the Guardian has stolen the Runes of the Virtues and twisted them into the glyphs that form the heart of each of the columns. Most of the game consists of traveling through the dungeons to recover the glyphs and visiting the Shrines of the Virtues to meditate and cleanse them. Eventually, it is revealed that the Guardian is nothing other than the dark half of the Avatar himself, and the only way to save Britannia is for the Avatar to ascend to a higher plane, taking the Guardian with him. The player is able to accomplish this via an Armageddon spell cast behind a Barrier of Life, which takes the Avatar and the Guardian to a higher plane out of Britannia.

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Key Features:

Immerse yourself into the world of Britannia like never before. The stunning

3D graphics and 3D sound blur the lines between fantasy and reality, accompanied by a riveting soundtrack, mixed at ORIGIN's THX®

certified sound studio.

Live the epic saga through seamlessly integrated combat, adventure,

and puzzle-solving.

Interact with the over 200 intriguing characters that live in the world of

Britannia. All with full speech recorded by professional actors and scripted

by a professional screenwriter.

Experience the richest fantasy environment ever created. With day and night

cycles, weather effects, real-life physics and the ability to manipulate every

item in the world, you'll forget it's only a game.

Engage over 60 unique creatures and monsters using the most innovative

combat system ever created.

Conjure 45 incredible spells using circles of magic, alchemy, and rituals.

Uphold the 8 sacred virtues (Honesty, Justice, Humility, Sacrifice,

Valor, Compassion, Honor, and Spirituality) as you become a legend.

Platforms

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Single-player

Player perspectives

Third person

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Origin Systems

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At Electronic Arts, we exist to Inspire the World to Play.

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