exult
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Description:
Recreation of Ultima 7
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.12.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: game ultima engine retro-gaming rpg
Install: brew install exult
About:
Exult is a cross-platform game engine that allows Ultima 7 to be played on modern operating systems. It provides high-resolution graphics, bug fixes, and quality-of-life improvements while maintaining full compatibility with the original game assets. The engine supports both The Black Gate and Serpent Isle expansions.
Key Features:
  • High-resolution graphics support and scaling
  • Cross-platform compatibility (macOS, Linux, Windows)
  • Bug fixes and gameplay enhancements
  • Support for original game assets and expansions
Use Cases:
  • Playing Ultima 7 on modern macOS systems
  • Experiencing Ultima 7 with improved performance and visuals
Alternatives:
  • Nuvie – Another Ultima 7 engine clone, but less mature and feature-complete than Exult
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
Dependencies: libogg, libvorbis, sdl2, alsa-lib
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Important Notes:
This formula only includes the game engine; you will need to supply your own
own legal copy of the Ultima 7 game files for the software to fully function.

Update audio settings accordingly with configuration file:
  ~/Library/Preferences/exult.cfg

  To use CoreAudio, set `driver` to `CoreAudio`.
  To use audio pack, set `use_oggs` to `yes`.
Version History
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Nov 18, 2024 10:20pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 5a680902
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