Ultima IX: Ascension vs Ultima VIII: Pagan

As the dark half of the Avatar, the Guardian threatens all of existence. By mastering combat, magic, and the virtues, you can ascend beyond Britannia and defeat the Guardian once and for all.

Ultima VIII: Pagan picks up where Ultima VII left off, casting the Avatar into the hostile realm of Pagan. The Guardian has seized control of Britannia, forcing the Avatar to battle four titanic rulers to break the interworld barrier. Players must destroy each titan, claim their power, and open a portal back to Britannia, confronting the Guardian's schemes in a blend of action‑driven combat and classic role‑playing exploration.

• Deep lore tied to the Ultima series
• Rich open‑world environment
• Complex virtue and magic systems

• Deep continuation of the Ultima VII story
• Innovative 3D exploration for its era
• Challenging titan boss encounters
• Rich fantasy setting with immersive lore

• Outdated graphics by modern standards
• Steep learning curve for new players
• Technical bugs reported on older hardware

• Clunky controls compared to modern standards
• Steep difficulty curve for new players
• Limited save system can be unforgiving