Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar
Nintendo Entertainment System · 1985
About this game
Following the defeat of the evil triad in the previous three Ultima games, the world of Sosaria changed beyond recognition: continents rose and sank, and new cities were built, heralding the advent of a different civilization.
Unified by the reign of the benevolent monarch Lord British, the new world was renamed Britannia.
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Lord British wished to base people's well-being on the ethical principles of Truth, Love, and Courage, proclaiming the Eight Virtues (Honesty, Compassion, Valor, Justice, Sacrifice, Honor, Spirituality, and Humility) as the ideal everyone should strive for.
The person who could accomplish full understanding and realization of these virtues would serve as a spiritual leader and a moral example for the inhabitants of Britannia; he alone would be able to obtain holy artifacts, descend into the Stygian Abyss, and access the Codex of Ultimate Wisdom.
This person is the Avatar.
The fourth game in the Ultima series features an improved game engine, with color graphics and enhanced character interaction: the player can have conversations with non-playable characters by typing names of various topics.
However, the main difference between Ultima IV and its predecessors in the series (as well as other role-playing games) lies in the game's objectives and the ways to fulfill them.
Instead of building up a character by any means possible in order to face a villain in the end of the game, in Ultima IV the player is trying to become the Avatar, a role model for people.
This means upholding the Eight Virtues, basically trying to become a better person.
Making morally conscious decisions and helping other people is not done expecting a material reward, but because it is the actual goal of the game and the main focus of its gameplay.
The game frowns on behavior typical of most other RPGs, such as backstabbing fleeing enemies or picking up everything that isn't nailed down even if it does not belong to the protagonist.
This different approach established the game's
About Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System (1983 in Japan, 1985 in the West) revived the North American video game industry after the 1983 crash and established conventions — cartridges, licensing seals, save systems — that shaped the industry for decades. NES collecting is one of the most established retro markets: common titles remain cheap, but a well-known handful of low-print-run games (many from smaller third-party publishers) are among the most expensive video games in existence.
Gamevaro tracks Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar for Nintendo Entertainment System with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €18.64 |
| 2026-07-24 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €18.64 |
| 2026-05-27 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €25.78 |
| 2026-05-27 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €25.78 |
| 2026-05-27 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €25.78 |
| 2026-05-27 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €25.78 |
| 2026-05-27 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €25.78 |
| 2026-05-27 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €25.78 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Entertainment System titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar worth?
Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar for Nintendo Entertainment System is currently worth €18.64 loose, €25.78 complete in box, and €25.78 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar rare?
Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Entertainment System titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar, loose is €18.64 and CIB is €25.78 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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