On Wednesday we announced 1992's classic role-playing title Ultima VII: The Black Gate was the next addition our growing list of video game classics, presented by MobyGames.com.

To many fans of the franchise--and even series creator Richard Garriot--Ultima VII represented the pinnacle of virtual world simulation for the famed role-playing game series. "I felt that was the most masterfully executed of the Ultima series, so to speak," Garriot said in a 2006 interview. After the break, the Shacknews community shares their stories and impressions of Ultima VII, and answer why they feel it's deserving of a spot on our list of classics.

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To many fans of the franchise--and even series creator Richard Garriot--Ultima VII represented the pinnacle of virtual world simulation for the famed role-playing game series. "I felt that was the most masterfully executed of the Ultima series, so to speak," Garriot said in a 2006 interview. Years later, the series lives on with 'The Complete' edition of Ultima VII being released on Good Old Games.

Today we add 1992's classic role-playing title Ultima VII: The Black Gate to our growing list of video game classics, presented by MobyGames.com.

Read more: Why is Ultima 7 a classic? »

Origin Systems' hallowed RPG Ultima VII today arrived on Good Old Games, virtuous virtual vendor of vintage video games. It comes in Complete Edition form, packing Ultima VII: The Black Gate and Ultima VII: Part Two - Serpent Isle, plus their two expansion packs, The Forge of Virtue and The Silver Seed--all for $5.99.

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