TheOutrider on 18/3/2007 at 17:53
Quote Posted by Zerker
Now what I'd really like to see is an ISO from the Playstation version of Ultima Underworld.
Short summary:
- the framerate and resolution are very nice
- the controls aren't
- there's an FMV intro, high-quality music and some nice sound effects, including echoing footsteps in large rooms
- the enemies have been replaced with rather ugly polygon renditions
Other than that, the game itself seems to be exactly the same. Except for the fact that everything's in Japanese.
Screenshots!
Inline Image:
http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/6209/slps0074218032007172933sf4.pngThe start. Note the kickass polygonal compass and generally large viewport. <3
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http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/3384/slps0074218032007173017eb6.pngThe inventory. Slightly odd to handle, but pretty decently implemented. Circle will move objects, Square will drop them after an extra prompt, Triangle will use an object and X will close the inventory window.
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http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/9244/slps0074218032007173024xk4.pngAnother inventory shot, this one from the Starter Kit Bag.
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http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/747/slps0074218032007173036nq3.pngYes, you still manipulate stuff in the game world with a cursor. To get the cursor, you need to hold down R1 on the gamepad. This is mostly what I mean when I say that the controls suck.
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http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/4607/slps0074218032007173323uv9.pngOne of the polygonal NPCs. The models themselves aren't too horrible, but their animation is even less detailed than that of their pixel cousins.
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http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/2311/slps0074218032007173335az5.pngTalking to said NPC. Note that the character portraits have been replaced with Japanised versions.
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http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/8862/slps0074218032007173503um6.pngPolygonal monsters. Their attack animations are actually a fair bit better than the movement ones, but still not exactly what could be expected even from a PS1 game.
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http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/8585/slps0074218032007173512jt2.pngMore polygonal monsters.
twisty on 28/3/2007 at 09:48
Wow. That's brilliant. I've never seen any screens from those and I always just presumed that it was just a direct port with no real modification.
Incidentally, I've finally gotten my act together and uploaded both games as an iso to a site that I will disclose to Drat so that we can make it perennially available as a torrent. Not really sure if it falls into the abandonware category otherwise I would just post it here.
worldofspud on 26/5/2007 at 18:03
hello ttlg people! i actualy joined this forum to ask one question...
anybody want to link me the torrent?
i've been trying to find the jap underworld for ages. it's no longer a want, more a physical need.:(
la0s on 27/5/2007 at 14:52
Quote Posted by dethtoll
heh. there's one of SS1 too. both are japanese-only, to my knowledge.
wh-what? I want proof... :)
rachel on 3/8/2008 at 14:30
All games previously available on LG Classics v1.0 (
http://www.lgclassics.net/folder.php?id=8) are now available again.
The list, as a reminder:
- BioForge
- British Open Championship Golf
- Car and Driver
- Command & Conquer
- Crusader: No Remorse
- Crusader: No Regret
- Destruction Derby N64
- Flight Unlimited
- System Shock (PC/Mac)
- Terra Nova Strike Force Centauri
- Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss
- Ultima Underworld II: Labyrinth of Worlds
- Wings of Glory
cheers :)
[edit] strange, it looks like my first post edit doesn't affect the thread title... :confused:
EvaUnit02 on 3/8/2008 at 15:06
So let me get this straight, it's seen as kosher on TTLG to freely distribute these games, many of which were made well after EA's buy-out of Origin - but not System Shock 2? SS2 is LONG OOP too.
Someone please explain, because this looks to be one massive example of double-standards at play.
june gloom on 3/8/2008 at 18:36
Why don't you go look at the FAQs in the System Shock section of TTLG if you're so hardup for an answer.
The_Raven on 3/8/2008 at 21:31
I, too, have always found LG Classics a bit of an oddity here. One that allowed me to enjoy Terra Nova* and System Shock 1, though.
*(
http://www.cdaccess.com/html/quick/terranovpj.htm) CDAccess does, however, appear to have plenty of copies in stock.
clearing on 4/8/2008 at 04:35
Thanks, raph.
Rogue Keeper on 4/8/2008 at 07:41
This too bugs me, now. What's the difference between abandonware that can be linked to with no problem and abandonware, which linking to is frowned upon? Please someone explain this to me like to a 10 years old. I didn't have enough sleep this last weekend.
