Final Fantasy Classic
Nintendo Entertainment System · RPG
Ultima: Exodus
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | FCI |
| Publisher | FCI |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Ultima |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Developed by FCI, Ultima: Exodus arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989 as a role-playing game.
It landed about 4 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1989 include Mother, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse and DuckTales.
It is part of the Ultima series. The series also appears on other systems with Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss (PS1) and Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar (Master System). FCI also made Hydlide and Ultima: Quest of the Avatar for the NES.
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)
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
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: Exodus 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: Exodus cheats & codes
89 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Take No Damage From Most Monsters | GZUKOGST |
|---|---|
| No Limit On Stat Points | AEOAKVAA |
| Start With 5 Of Each Item | IEOPTPPA |
| Start With 10 Of Each Item | ZEOPTPPE |
| Start With 200 GPs | EKEOAPGV |
| Never Lose Tools | AAXIAPPA |
If you like Ultima: Exodus, the Matrix also picks…
Final Fantasy II Classic
Final Fantasy III Classic
Dragon Quest Classic
Mother Classic
Faxanadu Classic
Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Ultima: Exodus FAQ
When did Ultima: Exodus come out on the NES?
Ultima: Exodus was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989.
Who made Ultima: Exodus?
It was developed by FCI.
Is Ultima: Exodus multiplayer?
No. Ultima: Exodus is a single-player game.
How long does Ultima: Exodus take to play?
As a role-playing game, Ultima: Exodus typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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