Commodore 64 · RPG
Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Richard Garriott |
| Publisher | California Pacific Computer Company |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Ultima |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness is a role-playing game released for the Commodore 64, developed by Richard Garriott and published by California Pacific Computer Company.
Among the 79 C64 RPGs in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the Ultima series; on the C64 you can also try Ultima II: The Revenge of the Enchantress, Ultima III: Exodus and Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar. The series also appears on other systems with Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss (PS1) and Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar (Master System). Richard Garriott also made Akalabeth: World of Doom for the C64.
Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness walkthroughs & guides
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness FAQ
Who made Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness?
It was developed by Richard Garriott and published by California Pacific Computer Company.
Is Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness multiplayer?
No. Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness is a single-player game.
How long does Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness take to play?
As a role-playing game, Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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