Ultima VI: The False Prophet

A party-based RPG where you return to Britannia amid an invasion by gargoyles—a race fighting for survival based on their own prophecy. Instead of simple villains, these creatures have motives you'll need to understand. Combat uses a tactical, turn-based system on an overhead map. You'll recruit companions from towns and dungeons, solve puzzles that gate progress, and explore interconnected regions while gathering clues about why two civilizations are at war. Dialogue trees let you question NPCs about lore, and your decisions affect which factions trust you. The game doesn't frame gargoyles as evil; uncovering their perspective is central to resolving the conflict. Expect reading—conversations and item descriptions carry the plot. Good fit if you want moral complexity in your fantasy RPG and don't mind older interface conventions.