Comment by ascagnel_

Comment by ascagnel_ 6 months ago

Games are now infinitely more complex -- I can run an improved version of Ultima VII (1992) on a device that fits in my pocket, while the original wouldn't have run on this (it required a 486 and even the latest possible Tandy systems maxed out at the 386), and that's not even getting into stuff like Factorio or Satisfactory.

pixelpoet 6 months ago

Gentle reminder that Ultima VII was probably the best period-relative RPG until Baldur's Gate 3, even considering Neverwinter Nights and Dragon Age :)

No words for how this game blew my mind back in those days...

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ascagnel_ 6 months ago

That's my point -- the onward march of technology means that not only can I continue playing U7, the work of passionate fans has made it so that I can play an improved version (higher perceptual frame rate, higher resolution, better and more consistent sound, etc) that takes advantage of the improved hardware on a device I bring with me everywhere.

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sersi 6 months ago

Personally I'd put Planescape: Torment in consideration but yes Ultima VII is great.

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