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The most interesting games released in 1980

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Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness
Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness

RPG 15 June 1980

The rule of sorcerer Mondain began the First Age of Darkness. Only an avatar summoned by Lord British can interfere with his dark plans.

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Akalabeth: World of Doom
Akalabeth: World of Doom

RPG 15 February 1980

Akalabeth is the first game created by Richard Garriot, the precursor of the entire Ultima cRPG series, in which we enter the dark underworlds captured by hordes of monsters.

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