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Ultima VII: The Black Gate
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 (originally 1992) |
| Genre | RPG, Action |
| Developer | Origin Systems |
| Publisher | FCI |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Ultima |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Developed by Origin Systems and published by FCI, Ultima VII: The Black Gate arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1994 as a role-playing game. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1992. It blends RPG and action elements.
It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid.
It is part of the Ultima series; on the SNES 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). Origin Systems also made Wing Commander, Metal Morph and Ultima: The Black Gate for the SNES.
Ultima VII: The Black Gate 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
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 VII: The Black Gate 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 VII: The Black Gate cheats & codes
4 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Keys | 7E1CFC63 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Energy | 7E1CFAE4 |
| 65,000 Gold | 7E1CE6E8
7E1CE7FD |
| 65,000 Experience | 7E1D00E8
7E1D01FD |
Ultima VII: The Black Gate walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Ultima VII: The Black Gate FAQ
When did Ultima VII: The Black Gate come out on the SNES?
Ultima VII: The Black Gate was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994; the original game dates back to 1992.
Who made Ultima VII: The Black Gate?
It was developed by Origin Systems and published by FCI.
Is Ultima VII: The Black Gate multiplayer?
Yes. Ultima VII: The Black Gate supports up to 2 players.
How long does Ultima VII: The Black Gate take to play?
As a role-playing game, Ultima VII: The Black Gate 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 VII: The Black Gate 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.