Hmmm.
How can one make Ultima IV work on Windows XP? The sounds are working, I get as far as the title screen (the one that asks me if I want to start a new game or stuff) but no matter what button I press it does nothing. Should I just give up?
If you like the old text-based games (who doesn't) try
Gateway. Okay, its not completely text. It has some graphics, sometimes even animated. Based (loosely) on a book with same name.