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The RPG Files: Underworld Ascendant Review

I went into this game expecting great things.  It’s 2018 and we were just given a new Ultima-inspired game with the promise of bringing the amazing classics from Ultima Underworld into the era with upgraded graphics and mechanics.  I was super excited.  That is until I played it. Ladies and Gentlemen, strap in and prepare yourselves, this is our Underworld Ascendant review.
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Does this mean everyone will hate the game?  No, not at all.  There are some people who will thoroughly enjoy it, whether it’s simply because it plays like a Thief game, or it’s just a random dungeon crawler.  But to me it’s a big letdown.  I’ve talked to others that have played it and they agree, which is sad.  This could have been a great game, but I seriously feel like it was just a quickly made cash grab.

In summary, Underworld Ascendant brings a whole lot of nothing new to the table.  It’s not the Ultima you remember and has its fair share of performance issues and bugs.  If you’re looking for a sequel to Ultima Underworld, look elsewhere, this is not the game you were looking for.

Score: 3/10