Comment by ascagnel_

Comment by ascagnel_ a day 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 19 hours 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_ 13 hours 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 17 hours ago

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

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