Why I buy this one ?
- Become a Samurai master or join the ranks of the Ninja elite
- Build a home with new Japanese-themed building options
- Create a guild, set up ranks, and declare wars on other guilds
- Exotic monsters, dramatic landscapes, and fierce but noble warriors
- Treasures include weapons, armor, clothing, magic, and more

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What our customer's say!

"Ultima Online", This is the online game that started it all (argued as 2nd by some but I say it was first). First mmorpg and still going. Has novelties no other game has even tried to date. Building your own house from scratch! If you want to see how online gaming began this is for you.

"Still going Strong", Nearly a decade for Ultima Online and its still going strong its often imitated but cant be duplicated.
Thats the point so many games use UO for a measuring stick but only UO can be UO.


"Used to be fun, now its gone.", Due to wreckless game masters and constant customer abuse, I am closing my account with this game. STAY AWAY! Unspoken policies are abundant, and exist everywhere, making avoiding a ban like running from the gestapo!!!

The game used to have a wonderful gameplay system, this expansion wrecked it. On top of that, it is being patched out of its time. Less new players are coming in, and more players are leaving. I suggest you all stay away from this title.

"The Party Is Over", Let me begin by saying I have been an avid citizen of Sosaria for 5 years and have had great experiences in this game and made many new friends.

That being said, I think this franchise has run it's course. With all the newer and more advanced MMO's out now, this game just seems stuck in the past. EA got behind the power curve of new games like EQ2 and WoW. I haven't logged into UO since WoW came out, for some reason though I just can't seem to bring myself to close my account... :)

"UO still fighting the good fight after 7 years...", Ultima Online's main client still uses art from its original version, 7+ years ago. However with a secondary 3D client available, the game doesn't seem as dated. The game isn't however a graphics game. If you want flashy new, break your video card graphics, try another game.

However, UO does have a lot of factors that make up for its age. Community is a big one. With thousands of devoted fans who have built a thriving world that has survived some dubious expansion lauches, there is always someone for you to play with. With player-vs-player combat, crafting, commerce, and champion monsters that require a group, there is no limit to the possible interactions you will have with other players.

The character design system is flexible as well, and for someone who hates being pigeonholed by a class, I enjoy this system. You get around 700 skill points (every year you play gives you a few more up to 720) to spend on 40+ skills.

With custom housing, your character can run a business, start a library, or choose to be a hermit in a quiet villa. With armor, clothing, dyes, and tons of in game items, no two characters ever need look alike.

Origin, the company owned by EA that makes this game, had the motto "We create worlds." UO is a perfect example of what they meant.

Read this reviews before You buy...

"AMAZON IS THE PROBLEM", The game is fine, but the soulstone issue is really annoying. Amazon did not send the soulstone code with the box. Instead, Amazon put it into an unreadable video format in the Digital Locker.

No software known to man can read Amazon's video format so you can't get the soulstone. Amazon customer service tells you to use the Digital Locker. The locker is the whole problem.

"Soul Stone Redemtion", ...for those of you who have complained about the lack of a "Soul Stone" I tell you this; you are a "Nob!" Soul Stone's, as per the instruction issued at the SE Homepage, must be redeemed by using your "Digital Locker" here at Amazon.com ~ I'll give you the fact that Amazon didn't mention this terribly well, nor is it a well published feature, but had you been paying attention to the instructions issued by the pre-order pages of UO, you would not have struggled.

Aside from that... pre-ordering is a joke. I Pre-Ordered from Amazon as well as GameStop. I also picked-up a copy from EB's local store November 2nd... the day of the release. The kind gentleman at the counter had only too many Soul Stone Codes and promptly issues me one WITHOUT a PRE-Order. By the 5th, GameStop had delivered. Today, Amazon delivered... Pre-Order? I don't think so.

So as not to end on a note of negativity... I rather enjoy the expansion, and find it interesting how many things seem to be having an Asian theme as of late. EA still has some work to do with this release, but I think they are headed in the right direction. Look forward to the future of UO... it should prove interesting.

"Game is Fun, but beware the pre-ordering", Game is great... However, I was promised a soulstone with the game. I am a hardcore UO fanatic and as fanatics do, I bought two games so I could have twice as much fun! Well, no, actually so I could have two soulstones. I placed my order for not one but two games. I even paid for 2-day air. I spent a whopping $71.00. I finally got my game on Friday, November 5, after having to drive to the UPS central location because it had been loaded on the wrong truck. This of course was 3 days after it was available at Best Buy. Then I find that my order only included one code for a single soulstone. I immediately sent an e-mail to Amazon.com and they said "I'm sorry, but we will need to research this situation further." At this time, I still only have one soulstone and a $30.00 box sitting on my desk that I can't help but wonder why did I buy that. No satisfaction yet. No soulstone. No cash. No gift certificate. Nothing but an "I'm sorry"...

"Something Oriental :)", Well to be honest i have not been in ultima online too long, about 7 months. And it is one of the greatest things that has happened to me in my life ( even though my parents say it is the worse.. lol ). Since i joined uo i have made many friends and enjoyed myself sooo much, people who say this game is dieing can go back to bashing wolves on there stupid everquest, samurai empire once again drops something fresh and exciting into the uo world, i was in on beta testing and thouroughly enjoyed playing it, fighting with the new weons and armors, tekagi, mempo etc. It almost brought me to tears when i found out the beta was closing, the new skills are okay, nto the main highlight. Bushido does nothing for me... but ninjitsu, ninjitsu is better than necromancers and paladins, mages and warriors, ninjitsu rulez!! :D.

Two Words: BUY IT ;D,

"UO: Samurai Empire - More is good.", The sixth expansion pack for the 7 year old Ultima Online series is at hand. What does this mean for the many citizens of shattered Sosaria? In a word: More.

More culture. Some people have criticized the addition of an Asian themed facet claiming it doesn't fit with the primarily medieval feel of the game. I disagree. Each facet *should* have its own identity and Tokuno certainly achieves uniqueness.

More exploration. The Tokuno Islands offer a wide range of terrain from grasslands to deserts to frozen wastelands to active volcanoes. Some areas are fairly barren (no doubt intended for new housing developments), while others are rich with detail and variety.

More character customization. The addition of the Ninjitsu and Bushido skills allow players greater variety in play style. Aspiring Ninjas and Samurai will have access to many new abilities.

More creatures. The new enemies found in Tokuno are primarily based upon Asian mythology. Most are designed to be challenging even for experienced players - even powerful well equipped characters will have a hard time fighting toe to toe with some of these new creatures.

More items. A wide array of new clothing styles, weapons, armor, collectibles, etc. The ability to dual-wield certain weapons is a particularly welcome addition.

More housing. In addition to the added housing areas in Tokuno, players will have access to new tiles and add-ons when customizing their homes.

More other stuff... Various other game mechanics (such as the guild system) have also been improved. Even the much neglected virtue system has received some attention.


So yes Samurai Empire is very much about making UO more than it was. But are any of the new additions truly earth shattering? Not particularly. If you are happy with UO as it is now you will no doubt be very happy with SE. If you are looking for vast changes to UO however, you won't find them here. As far as UO expansion packs go SE lives up to expectations. No more, no less.

In spite of all the additions and improvements however UO still fails to achieve one important thing: purpose. This is a failing with the vast majority of MMOGs however and not limited to UO. You are given massive worlds to explore, thousands of players to interact with, and a wide variety of options... But no purpose. Nothing you do in the game has a lasting effect, there is no epic storyline that progresses in any significant way, the virtual world and people of Sosaria remain unchanged regardless of your actions. Instead of actively challenging you, the game merely exists and expects you to amuse yourself.

It is high time for MMOGs to begin incorporating the epic nature of traditional RPGs. UO in particular has a great legacy to live up to. The original Ultima series (now 25 years old) remains the finest example of RPG gaming. Ever. Ultima X promised to bridge the gap between the genres... With UXO's untimely demise UO more than ever needs to strive for something greater.


Bottom line:

Is it worth checking out for new players? Yes - as long as you don't rely on high end graphics for your gaming pleasure. There is a reason UO has been around for 7 years - there is a LOT to see and do. Whether this is your first massively multiplayer online game or you've been playing them for years UO is worth experiencing. Unlike some MMOGs UO doesn't require you to buy all the previous versions separately - every release includes ALL previous expansions. At the very least it offers you good value for your money.

Is it worth getting for current players? If you enjoy UO there is no reason not to get SE. If you've experienced the addition of previous expansion packs you already know what to expect. New landmass, new monsters, new items, new skills.

Is it worth returning to for former players? I suppose it depends on the reasons you left. If you originally quit in frustration over technical issues, SE runs with far more stability than AOS did upon release. If you quit because you felt unfulfilled with the game, SE probably won't be enough for you to return for.

It's not perfect, but it IS good.