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Ultima: Runes of Virtue II

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SystemGame Boy
GenreRPG
DeveloperOrigin Systems
PublisherPony Canyon
Players1–2 players
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesUltima
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Ultima: Runes of Virtue II is a role-playing game released for the Game Boy, developed by Origin Systems and published by Pony Canyon.

Among the 25 Game Boy RPGs in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.

It is part of the Ultima series; on the Game Boy you can also try Ultima: Runes of Virtue. The series also appears on other systems with Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss (PS1) and Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar (Master System).

Ultima: Runes of Virtue II supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Ultima: Runes of Virtue II 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: Runes of Virtue II gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

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Ultima: Runes of Virtue II walkthroughs & guides

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Ultima: Runes of Virtue II FAQ

Who made Ultima: Runes of Virtue II?

It was developed by Origin Systems and published by Pony Canyon.

Is Ultima: Runes of Virtue II multiplayer?

Yes. Ultima: Runes of Virtue II supports up to 2 players.

How long does Ultima: Runes of Virtue II take to play?

As a role-playing game, Ultima: Runes of Virtue II typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Ultima: Runes of Virtue II on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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