Key points
- Also titled Ultima 0 - Akalabeth.
- Available for free.
General information
- The Codex of Ultima Wisdom - A huge wiki for the series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source |
DRM |
Notes |
Keys |
OS |
Retail |
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Use DOSBox for DOS version. |
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GOG.com |
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Includes both the unofficial DOS port and the official 1998 DOS port/remake. Both versions are pre-packaged with DOSBox.[2] |
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Version differences
- The DOS port of the game (first released in 1998 as part of the Ultima Collection) adds CGA colours and MIDI music.
Game data
Save game data location
- This game does not save any settings.
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Video settings
Graphics settings (GOG.com version)
Template:Video settings
Input settings
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Sound card and MIDI options in
setup.exe
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Suggested settings for
DOSBox shown.
Template:Audio settings
- This game supports General MIDI for music.
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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Issues fixed
Lord British Not recognizing quests
In the Black & White version distributed on GOG.com, Lord British will not recognize any completed quest. Other distributions of this version might also be affected.
Official Release[3]
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- Download Akalabeth 1998 (Windows).zip - this appears under Game Extras rather than the main download.
Notes
- The official version has minor gameplay differences from the B&W version.
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Modify source code
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- In
aklabeth.bas , jump to code line 7500.
- Merge the following indented line onto code line 7500.
- Play the game with QBasic.
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Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
DOS video modes |
CGA |
1998 DOS port/remake only. |
System requirements
DOS | Windows | macOS (OS X) | Linux |
Windows |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 |
Processor (CPU) |
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System memory (RAM) |
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Hard disk drive (HDD) |
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macOS (OS X) |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
10.6.8 |
Processor (CPU) |
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System memory (RAM) |
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Hard disk drive (HDD) |
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Linux |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
Ubuntu 14.04, Mint 17 |
Processor (CPU) |
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System memory (RAM) |
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Hard disk drive (HDD) |
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Notes
References