Ultima: Runes of Virtue II Deep cut
Game Boy · RPG
Ultima: Runes of Virtue
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| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Origin Systems |
| Publisher | FCI |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Ultima |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Ultima: Runes of Virtue is a role-playing game released in 1991 for the Game Boy, developed by Origin Systems and published by FCI.
It landed about 2 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1991 include Metroid II: Return of Samus, Final Fantasy Adventure and Yoshi. Among the 25 Game Boy RPGs in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
It is part of the Ultima series; on the Game Boy you can also try Ultima: Runes of Virtue II. 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 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 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 cheats & codes
28 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Money | FAB-5BF-4C1 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Energy | FA5-F3F-4C1
FA4-00C-4C1 |
Ultima: Runes of Virtue walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Game Boy games today
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Ultima: Runes of Virtue FAQ
When did Ultima: Runes of Virtue come out on the Game Boy?
Ultima: Runes of Virtue was released for the Game Boy in 1991.
Who made Ultima: Runes of Virtue?
It was developed by Origin Systems and published by FCI.
Is Ultima: Runes of Virtue multiplayer?
Yes. Ultima: Runes of Virtue supports up to 2 players.
How long does Ultima: Runes of Virtue take to play?
As a role-playing game, Ultima: Runes of Virtue 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 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.