Ultima Collection : Prima's Official Guide to Ultima Collection [Paperback]

David Ladyman (Editor), Chris McCubbin (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Prima's Official Strategy Guide | Publication Date: February 18, 1998

The Ultima Collection is a complete record of one of gaming's longest-running, most ground-breaking achievements. Prima's Official Guide to the Ultima Collection is the perfect companion - a complete compendium of all the knowledge necessary to complete these classic games and unearth the secrets of the magical land of Britannia!
Solutions to 10 classic games including Ultima I through VIII, Serpent Isle, Forge of Virtue, The Silver Seed, and Akalabeth.
Complete Walkthroughs
Hints and Tips
City and Dungeon Maps
Useful Lists
Copious stats for creatures, weapons, and spells
Plus a two-sided, pull-out color poster of all the world maps from all the games, translated into English.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

The first eight installments of the Ultima series of fantasy role-playing games may be a little old, but they are still a lot of fun to play. This guide to the Ultima Collection provides all the information you'll need in order to complete each of the 10 games included in the package. If you're not careful, you'll thumb right past the two-page section on Akalabeth, Richard Garriott's (a.k.a. Lord British) first ever role-playing game. Each of the other Ultima games--from I through VIII--are described in intricate detail, with more complex write-ups devoted to the later, more complex installments. Maps of the changing game world and the many towns in each game are extremely helpful. Hints and tips are plentiful and range from the infamous "clone ship" exploit in Ultima II to the complex route through the Ice Dragon's Lair in Ultima VII, Part 2: Serpent Isle. There's even a nice big color pullout featuring the world maps for each of the Ultima games. Simply put, this is the perfect companion to an excellent compilation of classic games. -- Michael Ryan

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Prima Games (February 18, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761514856
• ISBN-13: 978-0761514855
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #755,499 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for the Ultima Adventurer!, July 2, 1998

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This review is from: Ultima Collection : Prima's Official Guide to Ultima Collection (Paperback)

At first glance the early Ultima games seem quite simple, but don't let the stick figures and pixilous graphics throw you, this is hardcore role-playing at its best. This book gives you everything from the beautiful detailed maps of every game, to prices of every item at every store, plus hints and walkthroughs (and dungeon maps!!) But watch out, there are a few spoilers for some of the puzzles as well. So if your in a stuck, or maybe just looking for a quick way to beat one of the games, this book is for you.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very comprehensive guide, August 19, 2001

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This review is from: Ultima Collection : Prima's Official Guide to Ultima Collection (Paperback)

All essential information for playing Ulima I-VIII and Akalabeth is in this book. One small problem: the Ultima VIII section is based on an older, slightly inferior version of the game -- it should have been updated. However, it is good enough to get you through most tough spots.

5.0 out of 5 stars Ultima, June 2, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Ultima Collection : Prima's Official Guide to Ultima Collection (Paperback)

Not much to say... I love RPGs and these are some really cool classics.