This game features numerous trials over water, in which a fall would be fatal.

The Avatar now is totally alone, but is capable of jumping and climbing. Gone is the inability to enter water, as well as the necessity to eat. Which Ultima 8 was developed, released, and received. The Digital Antiquarian describes the context in VIII (or, How to Destroy a Gaming Franchise in One Easy Step)' (19th February 2021), Be warned that there may be mistakes in the plots at the above links. The above listed links are external, and thus I hold no power over their content. ' From the pages of the past, games of yesteryear - Pagan: Ultima VIII' at World 1-1.At ' CRPG History Abridged - 21 RPGs that brought something new to the table', by Felipe Pepe for Gamasutra (25th June 2015).MobyGames has the plot and description of Ultima 8.Gamespot: The Ultima Legacy has a plot (Internet Archive) among its summary of Ultima 8 and its comparison to the rest of the series.The Dragon's Ultima Page features a brief plot (Internet Archive) explaining the situation and the technical comparisons to older Ultimas.Prescient Dragon's Complete Guide to Ultima 8 features a very good introduction to Ultima 8.

Terilem Dragon's Ultima Webpage contains a more detailed explanation of the Ultima 8 plot (Internet Archive).

Auric's Ultima Moongates have a brief explanation of what the Avatar's adventure in Pagan is all about.With few allies, the Avatar must make his way through numerous trials in order to learn the magic of the four elemental titans and finally overthrow them to use their power to form a Black Gate that can take him away from the world of Pagan. It features a desperate attempt of trying to escape the Guardian's world, after having been banished there by the Guardian. The plot in Ultima VIII - Pagan is probably one of the best. Pictures (in-game screenshots, Lost Vale pictures, box cover scans and never-seen-before screenshots).

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