Originally Posted by SirJames
Ultima 7

Ultima 7 and a good combat system are antipodals - aside from that, U7 is a fantastic game that definately needs to be played by any RPG fan.

Dark Sun: Shattered Lands. I can't say I remember the music, but I can't remember being forced to turn it off. I can't say I've ever seen that as a primary requirement before.

Perhaps the "Realms Of Arcania" games ?

Absolutely seconded.