Description

"Ultima III: Exodus" is a seminal role-playing video game developed by Richard Garriott (Lord British) and originally released for the Apple II in 1983. It was later ported to the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1988, bringing its medieval fantasy world to a broader console audience. In this third installment of the Ultima series, players embark on a quest to defeat the evil Exodus, a powerful entity created by the coupling of Mondain and Minax from the previous games. Players assemble a party of four characters from varying classes and races, each with unique abilities, to traverse the expansive world of Sosaria. Through exploration, combat, and gathering clues, players must find the necessary tools and information to destroy Exodus and restore peace to the land.

"Ultima III: Exodus" was revolutionary for its time, introducing many gameplay enhancements and concepts that have since become staples in role-playing games. Notable features include a party-based system that allows players to manage multiple characters and tactical turn-based combat, a significant shift from the simpler mechanics of many earlier RPGs. The game also implemented a tile-based graphics system which was more advanced compared to the prior entries in the series. These innovations made "Ultima III" a foundational game in the RPG genre and influenced many subsequent titles. Its port to the NES made some adjustments to fit the console's interface and capabilities, including adapted controls and slightly altered graphics, yet it retained much of the complex gameplay that made the original so engaging.