Ultima - Exodus © 1989 FCI
North American release. Game developed in Japan. See the original for more information: "Ultima - Kyoufu no Exodus [Model PNF-UL]".
Description from the back cover:
This is the ultimate role playing fantasy game. You put together a team of any four character - assume their identities and powers - to conquer the evil Exodus who has created havoc in Britannia. Hostile forests, high mountains, and dangerous oceans all stand in your way as you destroy monsters, search for gold, find clues, and explore dungeons to discover the hiding place of Exodus.
-5 year lithium battery saves score and play position
-Exciting animated graphics
-Full sound effects
-Multi-character interplay
-100 hours of game time
For harder challenges, you can change teams or create your own characters. Memory can score and save three games individually.
GAME ID: NES-UL-USA
Released in February 1989 in the USA.
This is almost the same as the Japanese version except for the change of character name from Noriko Hidaka to Sherry. After Ultima VI, a mouse named Sherry will appear, but she will play a very important role. By the way, this NES version was announced earlier than VI so it's probably a coincidence that the name is the same.
Game's ROM.