Ultima: Exodus
The 1987 NES adaptation of Ultima III, featuring a streamlined console RPG experience. Players lead a party of adventurers to defeat the evil Exodus in a fantasy world with turn-based combat and overworld exploration.
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About This Retro Game
Simplified the PC version's mechanics for console play while retaining core Ultima gameplay elements.
Features a unique 'NES-first' graphical style with colorful sprites and detailed dungeon crawls.
Includes an automap feature - a rarity for NES RPGs at the time of release.
Notable for being one of the first Western-developed RPGs localized for the Japanese Famicom market.
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