Ultima: Runes of Virtue

About

You play as a warrior tasked with reclaiming mystical runes from a dark knight in this portable RPG. Set in the Ultima universe, the game features turn-based battles, character leveling, and a grid-based exploration system. Players navigate a top-down world filled with monsters and puzzles while building stats to unlock new abilities. The Game Boy version simplifies the classic Ultima formula but retains core mechanics like inventory management and virtue-based quests. Multiplayer co-op lets two players tackle the game together a rare feature on early handhelds. While the 1991 release date makes it one of the first Ultima titles on the platform, its charm lies in the streamlined adaptation of the series’ moral themes and dungeon crawling. Nostalgic players often note its solid replay value despite dated visuals.

Storyline

Through the mystic moongate you have been transported to the land of Britannia, where a world of magic and adventure awaits you. Ruling over the lands he united, Lord British guides his people as they seek to master the eight virtues of the Avatar. It is your quest to recover the runes, symbols of these great virtues by the Black Knight.