King's Quest Chapter 1: A Knight to Remember

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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 103 Ratings

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  1. asafitai1
    Aug 6, 2015
    10
    A great game, good graphics, good story, good humor, and good but easy riddles. I am writing this review for the sole purpose to raise the average of this great game
  2. MrSaberra
    Aug 12, 2015
    9
    Awesome sense of humour, memorable and likeable characters, nice design and art, pleasing to the eye and awesome feeling of being a genius after completing any challenge and moving the plot forward makes playing this game an awesome experience.
  3. mariekemeisje
    Aug 11, 2015
    9
    After 17 Year ,he is back. I played them all except the last one. It is great how the game give you that sam feeling ,without the really annoying part we had all those years ago.

    Had to get use to the keyboard controls, and the unskippable dialogues are not that fun after 3 times ( because of dying) . But the story is great, the graphics too and it gives you the old adventure feeling    After 17 Year ,he is back. I played them all except the last one. It is great how the game give you that sam feeling ,without the really annoying part we had all those years ago.

    Had to get use to the keyboard controls, and the unskippable dialogues are not that fun after 3 times ( because of dying) . But the story is great, the graphics too and it gives you the old adventure feeling which I love.
    Not to forget the humor, I was smiling and laughing a lot.    … Expand
  4. wilco64256
    Aug 2, 2015
    10
    I grew up with King's Quest. I beat the first entry when I was only 7, entirely by myself, and have loved the series ever since. And I admit that I've been very nervous about whether this new commercial entry could live up to the hype and my own expectations. I saw early previews and screenshots and wondered whether the art and gameplay style would feel right for a King's Quest game. And II grew up with King's Quest. I beat the first entry when I was only 7, entirely by myself, and have loved the series ever since. And I admit that I've been very nervous about whether this new commercial entry could live up to the hype and my own expectations. I saw early previews and screenshots and wondered whether the art and gameplay style would feel right for a King's Quest game. And I cringed a bit at the launch price. My fears have all been proven wrong. The art style is perfect, and at times downright stunning. The gameplay, while somewhat linear initially, is as open and thought-provoking as I've come to expect from the series. The voice acting is spot on. The puzzles are neither mindlessly easy nor are they walkthrough-required difficult. But most importantly, this game just FEELS right to me. It takes me back to how I felt the first time I played earlier games in the series, hoping to always figure out just one more thing before quitting for a bit, and then learning that there was another path I could have taken to solve a particular problem and wanting to experience that route for myself. There were a couple of engine oddities, and The Odd Gentlemen really needs to learn how to interact with their community, but the game itself? This is King's Quest, and I couldn't be happier.… Expand
  5. tomexplodes
    Aug 4, 2015
    10
    To quote the game, "I know it's not what you expected, but give it time. We can work through the kinks together. It can be great once again with the right people in charge."

    Having said that, THIS is King's Quest. It's wonderful, amusing, charming, and clever. It's what I've been waiting for all these years. I couldn't be happier.
  6. StriderForce
    Aug 4, 2015
    10
    As a longtime fan of King's Quest, I can say honestly, I was going into this game expecting to be disappointed, and I came out of it surprised and thrilled. This game is a true King's Quest, and a beautiful, endearing return to a long missed franchise. I highly recommend it to players old and new.
  7. santiagodraco
    Aug 8, 2015
    10
    A breath of fresh air in a game field riddled with over the top attempts at the "next thing". KQ AKN is like a pleasant drive through a scenic route that has blossomed over the years into a fresh new experience. The controls are intuitive, the combat not distracting and these all allow you to experience the games core feature, a wonderful story.
  8. JazGalaxy
    Aug 5, 2015
    10
    Kings Quest 1 might have been the first video game I ever played. It was the IBM PC Jr. version. I remember struggling with it because I couldn't type. Most people couldn't, back then. But what I remember most was the incredible sense of adventure and boundlessness that Kings Quest provided. It quickly became one of my favorite series of games all the way through KQ6.

    Going into the new    Kings Quest 1 might have been the first video game I ever played. It was the IBM PC Jr. version. I remember struggling with it because I couldn't type. Most people couldn't, back then. But what I remember most was the incredible sense of adventure and boundlessness that Kings Quest provided. It quickly became one of my favorite series of games all the way through KQ6.

    Going into the new King'sQuest, I wasn't sure what to expect. I wanted them to get it right, and that meant It needed to be CLEVER, it needed to be GOODHEARTED and it needed to be CHALLENGING.

    What KQ winds up being is almost impossible to review. Or, rather, I haven't digested it yet. Clever? Oh, it is so incredibly clever. Goodhearted? The game oozes with charm all over the place and makes you fall in love with it's world and characters. Is it challenging? no. Not in the least. Does it live up to Kings Quest? ABSOLUTELY. But what's baffling is that this isn't JUST a King's Quest game. It also manages to attempt to be a sequel to The Princess Bride film, and manages to succeed on that level as well. It's astonishing. You will find nearly as many references to that movie as you will the original King's Quest game, including a PHENOMENAL appearance by Wallace Shawn enacting variants of some of his best scenes from the film.

    The first 30 minutes of the game filled me with disappointment, as the game essentially plays out as being a modern day dragons lair. I was all set to write the game off when all fo the sudden the world opens up to a size that is at LEAST the size of KQ1 and 2 put together. The first chapter alone lasts 5 hours, or so, which is about the time it would take you to play KQ1.

    I was blown away by how truthful to the series it is, allowing players to solve puzzles multiple ways and with multiple moralities. You WILL pick up items. you WILL have an inventory with 9 or 10 items in it at once. You WILL use those items to solve puzzles. And MAN does it feel like King's Quest. Some decisions will irk longtime fans. I, for one, do not like Chropher Lloyd's portrayal as King Graham. He sound nothing like the character I know. But the game is trying to take KQ into the 21st centry,and builds up Daventry to be not unlike the fairy tale world from Shrek. I like that decision and I like this game.

    I highly recommend it to everyone. Kids to adults.    … Expand
  9. Irishmile
    Jul 29, 2015
    8
    You never really feel like you're returning to Daventry, it doesn't truly feel like a completely connected sequel and this is certainly not the Graham we knew. What the game is though is charming, funny, and a nice nod to a series that is admittedly outdated but still beloved by many who remember it.
  10. Bortx
    Aug 9, 2015
    10
    Best click and point adventrue yet. Although similar to Telltale games, I think it takes the genre to the next level in animations and story telling. Legth is just right and much longer than telltale's games. The game is well paced with fun and non frustrating puzzles.
  11. BetterCallSalt
    Dec 5, 2015
    8
    Tried this due to the fact that it was free for this months free games with PS Plus. I went in completely blind and hadn't really heard much, if anything, about the game. After completing the first chapter I must say I am delightfully surprised by how great this game is. Good blend of platform and puzzle mechanics with a nice story to hold it together. The graphics have their own littleTried this due to the fact that it was free for this months free games with PS Plus. I went in completely blind and hadn't really heard much, if anything, about the game. After completing the first chapter I must say I am delightfully surprised by how great this game is. Good blend of platform and puzzle mechanics with a nice story to hold it together. The graphics have their own little charm and the soundtrack is wonderful. Give it a go if you haven't already, if not, it would be great for any children in the picture who love games.… Expand
  12. Kisai
    Nov 8, 2015
    9
    Reboot a classic PC game? You gotta be crazy right?

    Well this isn't so much of a "reboot" but it does tell the stories that are in-between the storylines that players of the original 7 games fans enjoyed. We will need to wait for all of the episodes to be released before deciding if the entire game is equally good or not. Pros: It's very much in the spirit of the original games. Like    Reboot a classic PC game? You gotta be crazy right?

    Well this isn't so much of a "reboot" but it does tell the stories that are in-between the storylines that players of the original 7 games fans enjoyed. We will need to wait for all of the episodes to be released before deciding if the entire game is equally good or not.

    Pros: It's very much in the spirit of the original games. Like the original games, the humor is largely in the dialog and observation. Unlike the original games, very little references to fairy-tales. The voice acting is top-notch and silly. No "dead-end" puzzles like the original games.

    Negs: Overuses the "faceless NPC" trope upgraded to all the characters wearing armor, which is actually disappointing since they all have dialog. A bit less QTE-ing and more puzzle solving would be nice. Artwork is a bit disappointing, while Graham looks good, the attempts to give it a "Comic book" gives some character faces more of a "creepy" look than cartoony.    … Expand
  13. ChoicestGames
    Jul 16, 2017
    9
    I'm finding it really hard to fault the new King's Quest; you get over 5 hours of gameplay for one episode (which is a lot compared to Telltale titles). You also get a hilarious, family-friendly Telltale-style adventure packed to the rafters with puns . The only real criticism I have is that the game might not be challenging enough for the conservative and hardcore Sierra fans who are usedI'm finding it really hard to fault the new King's Quest; you get over 5 hours of gameplay for one episode (which is a lot compared to Telltale titles). You also get a hilarious, family-friendly Telltale-style adventure packed to the rafters with puns . The only real criticism I have is that the game might not be challenging enough for the conservative and hardcore Sierra fans who are used to devilishly difficult puzzles which often result in death as an outcome (although this King's Quest does have moments where you can die, so it's not like they completely discarded that tradition).… Expand
  14. WeeabooReviews
    Aug 23, 2015
    10
    I believe this game was a fairly mediocre attempt at showing the lengths a young man would go to prove his dedication to his waifu. Kibgs Quest: Hyper Remix Alpha Climax is by far one of my Game of The Year contenders along with other masterful adventures. A must buy, especially if you are able to purchase the Dengeki and Famitsu dlcs that really improve the experience via adding more bestI believe this game was a fairly mediocre attempt at showing the lengths a young man would go to prove his dedication to his waifu. Kibgs Quest: Hyper Remix Alpha Climax is by far one of my Game of The Year contenders along with other masterful adventures. A must buy, especially if you are able to purchase the Dengeki and Famitsu dlcs that really improve the experience via adding more best girls for you to reach good ends with.

    PRO TIP: Don't go for the yandere chick, she's bad news.    … Expand
  15. Kumasimc
    Dec 15, 2016
    8
    The Odd Gentleman have created a very special game here that is a departure from the original "point n click" style gameplay, yet retains the charm of the originals in spades. The production value is top notch, and having Christopher Lloyd and Wallace Shawn just seals the deal. Gameplay is slower paced but controls excellently and there are not only multiple narrative paths, but multipleThe Odd Gentleman have created a very special game here that is a departure from the original "point n click" style gameplay, yet retains the charm of the originals in spades. The production value is top notch, and having Christopher Lloyd and Wallace Shawn just seals the deal. Gameplay is slower paced but controls excellently and there are not only multiple narrative paths, but multiple solutions to many puzzles. A fantastic first chapter, coming from someone who grew up on the originals. Also, to the people who give "zero" for a score, you know that's dumb, right? Like, zero means it doesn't exist. You can hate a game but no one is gonna take a zero seriously. A zero would be you bought the game and it was just a post it note saying "you win". I guess you must feel very edgy with your big round red number. But admit it, that's not an opinion. That's just dumb.… Expand

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#42 Best PC Game of 2015
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#65 Most Shared PC Game of 2015

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. CD-Action
    Oct 17, 2015
    80
    King’s Quest might look quite modern, but it hasn’t forgotten its glorious heritage. [10/2015, p.58]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Sep 15, 2015
    80
    The return of the classical game was a success and the magical world of Daventry in its cartoon reincarnation will literally charm you by the great events and a nicely written story. [Issue#255]
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Sep 9, 2015
    88
    This ain't an adventure game in a traditional sense, but altogether the first episode of the new King's Quest is a pleasant surprise. It's an action-adventure, but with a high emphasis on a story. Puzzles are easy and sudden deaths won't sneak up on you anymore, but at its core, King's Quest is a new adaptation of Sierra's thesis of bringing faery tales to bits. This is something, that the game achieves with flying colors. Well done, sirs. [Sept 2015]
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