Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar Master System box art

Sega Master System · RPG

Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar

SystemSega Master System
GenreRPG
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesUltima
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar is a role-playing game released for the Sega Master System, developed by SEGA.

Among the 8 Master System RPGs in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.

It is part of the Ultima series. The series also appears on other systems with Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss (PS1) and Ultima VII: The Black Gate (SNES). SEGA also made Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Phantasy Star and Hang-On for the Master System.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar 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 IV: Quest of the Avatar gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar cheats & codes

115 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Health (Main Character)00C7-51FF
Enter Dungeons On Bottom (8th) Level00C9-7007
Infinite Torches00C9-1363
Infinite Gems00C9-1463
Infinite Keys00C9-1563
Start With/Have All Stones00C9-55FF

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Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar walkthroughs & guides

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The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.

Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar FAQ

Who made Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar multiplayer?

No. Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar is a single-player game.

How long does Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar take to play?

As a role-playing game, Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar 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 IV: Quest of the Avatar 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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