Ultima - Exodus (USA)

Ultima - Exodus on NES is a classic role-playing game (RPG) that plunges players into an epic adventure to defeat the evil entity Exodus. The game begins with players creating a party of four characters. You can choose from various races like humans, elves, dwarves, bobbits, or gargoyles, and diverse classes such as fighters, clerics, wizards, paladins, druids, rangers, alchemists, or bards. Each race and class combination offers unique stats and abilities, significantly influencing your strategy throughout the journey.

The core gameplay of Ultima - Exodus revolves around exploring the vast world of Britannia. Players navigate the overworld map from a top-down perspective, discovering towns, castles, and dungeons. Upon entering a dungeon, the view shifts to a first-person perspective, creating a more immersive experience. In towns, you can interact with non-player characters (NPCs) to gather information, purchase equipment, or receive quests. Managing resources like gold and items is crucial for survival.

The combat system in Ultima - Exodus is turn-based and tactical. When encountering enemies, the screen transitions to a combat grid where your characters and enemies move and attack in turns. Players need to carefully consider positioning, utilize physical attacks, or cast powerful spells. Leveling up and improving the stats of your party members is a key factor in dealing with increasingly stronger foes.

The ultimate goal is to find and defeat Exodus. This requires players to solve puzzles, seek out important items hidden throughout the world, and uncover ancient secrets. The NES version of Ultima - Exodus retains the spirit of the PC original but with graphics and sound adapted for the NES hardware, offering a challenging and memorable RPG experience for fans of the genre.