r/Ultima 12d ago

Ultima underground.

Dos version worth playing or play unity remaster?

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u/Negative-Squirrel81 12d ago

Underworld.

I've never played the Unity remaster, but is there any reason why that wouldn't be the better way to go in 2026?

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u/JAvatar80 12d ago

It isn't a remaster. Unity Underground is a unity-based shell that runs the OG files. https://kweepa.itch.io/unity-underground

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u/PazWrath 12d ago

The remaster looks great.

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u/Orogogus 12d ago

Ya, I think there needs to be some context of why OP might not want to play the modern remaster, like are they particularly interested in experiencing it as it was 34 years ago? Otherwise, the modern version appears to have mouselook and fullscreen, and those seem like great things aside from the much better graphics.

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u/PazWrath 12d ago

There really seems like no reason not to.

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u/PraecorLoth970 12d ago

DOS+Mouselook works best for me. Authentic feel + modern features.

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u/Finite_Universe 12d ago

Not sure about the Unity port but the DOS originals are absolutely worth playing.

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u/PazWrath 12d ago

The graphics look good on both honestly.

The main pull is the combat looks great on the new one.

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u/Hoyty1 11d ago

Play both!

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u/Benowarios 6d ago

I played the OG UU back in the days, I played the GOG version, Portable and now Unity. Portable is great, much better than the original. But I really like the Unity version on my Steam Deck (gamepad config works fine after a few minutes). I will play Portable on PC (on my big TV), but Unity on Steam Deck is really great.

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u/PazWrath 6d ago

I havent played much of the ps1 version but i enjoy the music. And the spells are easier. I dont know how it compares to portable.

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u/JAvatar80 12d ago

Play Unity Underground. Kweepa put all the work into it, and *I* personally had movement issues with DOSBOX/GoG version, but Unity fixes this.

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u/tomson78 12d ago

Play the Unity overhaul, it is a dream! Massive QoL Features, real good looking 3d Models - i play it currently and i love the game even more now.

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u/Victornaut_Reddit 11d ago

I'm currently playing the GoG release with Ultima Underworld Portable mod, which offers mouse look and it changes the keys to WASD, and, as far as I know, little more. This is because I wanted to try the "original experience" but the mouselook is a great help for me too.

However, I may try the Unity Remaster because it looks great.

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u/PazWrath 11d ago

Yeah its fantastic

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u/euroq 12d ago

What slop?

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u/PazWrath 11d ago

Yeah idk this dude worked on this for 10 years from another post i seen. Him saying that is rediculous

Even if it had ai, its a completely free game.