ULTIMA UNDERWORLD II LABYRINTH OF WORLDS Product Fact Sheet Category: Fantasy Roleplaying Publisher: ORIGIN Author: Looking Glass Technologies Compatibility Computers IBM: 386SX, 386, Intel 486, PS/2 Models 50+ and other 100% compatible PC systems Memory: 2 MB+ Expanded Memory Manager Graphics: VGA (256-color) Sound: Ad Lib, Roland MT-32/LAPC-1, Sound Blaster Other: HARD DISK REQUIRED Recommended: Microsoft-compatible mouse and soundboard Media: 5.25" or 3.5" disks (high density) Description: Underworld II Labyrinth of Worlds begins one year after the Guardian's defeat in ORIGIN's ULTIMA VII The Black Gate. To commemorate the occasion, Lord British invites Britannia's leaders, including you, the Avatar, to his castle for a celebration. But as the first night's festivities draw to a close, the Guardian strikes again, encasing the entire castle in a gigantic blackrock gem. The Guardian offers the imprisoned heroes a simple choice: proclaim him ruler of all Britannia, or starve in a blackrock prison while his minions conquer the land. Searching deep underground for an escape route, you discover a smaller version of the blackrock gem that surrounds the castle. Soon you learn that the facets of this gem are portals to other worlds. In exploring these worlds, you find that they too are under the Guardian's domination and that, with your help, the inhabitants may be able to throw off the evil titan's yoke. On this journey, you collect relics, form alliances, and ultimately discover the path to freedom. Time is short. Within Lord British's castle, food and water are running low. Making matters worse, an agent of the Guardian is killing off the imprisoned heroes one by one. Outside, the Guardian's forces are razing the leaderless towns and villages of Britannia. Can you free the captives before they die of starvation or foul play? Can you prevent the leaders of Britannia from giving in to the Guardian's evil desires? And even if you can, will you be in time to save Britannia once again? Features: Underworld The Stygian Abyss, hailed as the first of a new generation of fantasy games, received some of the greatest accolades ever earned by a computer game. Underworld II Labyrinth of Worlds takes this revolution in gaming even further. Among the game's noteworthy features are: Eight new worlds to explore - from fantastic castles to ice caverns, towers and totally alien realms. A larger, more panoramic 3-D view window. Larger, higher-resolution creature graphics, with more animation frames for smoother, more lifelike movement. New kinds of traps and puzzles featuring animated multi-level obstacles, moving terrain, pressure-sensitive triggers and more. Detailed, close-up portraits of scores of intriguing characters whose attitudes and actions vary based on your choices and game events. The ability to save game screens - including Underworld's unparalleled automap - as .GIF files. New magical spells of unimaginable power: Create your own artifacts with Enchant Object; attack around corners with Homing Dart; engage in close combat with Shock Wave; and more. Treacherous new terrain features, including slippery ice and dangerous currents, designed to challenge even the most experienced dungeon-delver. Support Materials: Map of Lord British's castle 32-page Adventure Manual 32-page Play Guide Reference Card Installation Guide Retail Price $79.95 Target Audience: Fantasy enthusiasts, seasoned and novice gamers interested in state-of-the-art technology, fast-paced, real-time action, puzzle-solving and sophisticated roleplaying, all in one exciting package.