Ultima 8 Gold Edition is free On the House

Eery now and then Electronic Arts, for specific reason whatsoever, makes a game free. There's no catch, just a free game at absolutely no cost.

According to the publisher, "Our goal is to provide a great gaming experience and a way to discover awesome new games. Having a game in your library, for free, is a fantastic way to see what Origin is all about."

Okay, so the catch is that you need to use Origin, but that's it.

Announced today, and available for free for a limited time only, Ultima 8 Gold Edition is free On the House. The eighth installment in the iconic Ultima series has a much darker tone, as the story is much more mature. The game focuses more on action, like climbing and jumping across platforms.

As for the story, here's a brief description:

The Guardian has tricked you, Avatar. After you defeated Batlin on Serpent's Isle, he banished you to Pagan, a world under his control. Once, it was a beautiful land, but ever since the ancient battle between the Elemental Titans and the evil "Destroyer", it is engulfed in eternal twilight. Titans – now worshiped as gods – are cruel and uncaring. They bestow power on their most dedicated followers who, in turn, terrorize Pagan's population. To find a way back home, you need to become a Titan yourself before the Guardian succeeds in his plot to conquer Britannia–and then Earth itself.