Ultima Underworld II: Labyrinth of Worlds vs Ultima VIII: Pagan

One year after the defeat of the Guardian, the Avatar is invited to celebrate at Castle Britannia, only for the Guardian to encase the castle in a massive blackrock gem. Trapped within, the Avatar must navigate a network of otherworldly labyrinths linked by a hidden teleporter to break the spell. The sequel expands the original’s immersive first‑person RPG experience with a larger world, richer storyline, and enhanced graphics and sound, while retaining the deep action‑role‑playing gameplay that defined the series.

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.

• Expansive world with multiple realms
• Rich continuation of Ultima lore
• Improved graphics and sound over its predecessor
• Deep combat and puzzle mechanics

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

• Dated user interface by modern standards
• Occasional clunky controls in tight spaces
• Limited save system can be unforgiving

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