Photo I took of the box cover of Ultima IV, Quest of the Avatar. The box shows the back of your character (a very unique view) holding a staff topped with an ankh. In the foreground, I am hold a physical metal ankh, which originally came with the game in the box.

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1. AmigaLove (amigalove@mastodon.social)'s status on Friday, 22-Mar-2024 23:43:44 JST AmigaLove

   One of the most intriguing and clever box art paintings ever created filled with symbolism and cross-cultural inspiration.

   First, our character seen from the *back*, hair covering their face. This allows you to assume the role of the character more directly.

   The colors and angles force your eyes to repeatedly look at the glowing ankh at the top of the staff. An Egyptian symbol? In a D&D-inspired adventure?

   Ankhs depict life, air, water. Look at the cover one more time.

   #retrogaming