King's Quest Chapter 1: A Knight to Remember

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Brash Games
    Dec 20, 2015
    70
    Overall this is a great first episode for the beloved franchise, and I’m sure that fans of the original game will be pleased it has been treated with such care.
  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Oct 16, 2015
    70
    Currently an uneven mix of old school vs. new, and goofy vs. serious. A somewhat shaky start. Hopefully this won’t make for a receding heir line. [November 2015, p75]
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  3. Hardcore Gamer
    Sep 13, 2015
    70
    With a perfect visual style and enjoyable dialogue, this is a perfect game to play with loved ones of all ages.
  5. Push Square
    Aug 5, 2015
    70
    As a standalone outing, King's Quest - Chaper I: A Knight to Remember isn't bad at all, even if does fall at some disappointingly low hurdles.
  6. We Got This Covered
    Aug 1, 2015
    70
    A traditional adventure title through and through, presenting some of the positives and negatives that games of its ilk can provide.
  7. Post Arcade (National Post)
    Aug 1, 2015
    65
    Maybe it’s just because I lack the nostalgia necessary to make the plodding pace and trial-and-error puzzles click, but if I’m to be convinced to continue investing my time the next chapter will need to pick things up a little.
  8. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Sep 21, 2015
    60
    Its first chapter hasn't quite connected. [Oct 2015, p.91]
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Awards & Rankings

79
#79 Best PS4 Game of 2015

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 84 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 84
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 84
  3. Negative: 12 out of 84
  1. wesker2012
    Jul 29, 2015
    7
    The first chapter of this game was a solid start. I loved the lighthearted nature of the game and the cartoony aesthetic. The world wasThe first chapter of this game was a solid start. I loved the lighthearted nature of the game and the cartoony aesthetic. The world was beautiful and relaxing to be in. A nice change of pace from all the mature, violent games lately. The gameplay and puzzles were a bit lacking. The puzzles were pretty easy, but the backtracking got to me during the middle of the game where you had to find a bunch of objects. Also, the ending didn't really give me a satisfied feeling. Its a solid start though and I'm curious how the rest of the chapters play out.… Full Review »
  2. mrchicken
    Aug 3, 2015
    10
    Wonderful. Being a fan of the originals since I was very young, I was leery/skeptical/etc. I bought the Complete Collection, so I suppose I'mWonderful. Being a fan of the originals since I was very young, I was leery/skeptical/etc. I bought the Complete Collection, so I suppose I'm not sure how the rest will go rating-wise... but I have no regrets having spent $40 to experience at least this first chapter.… Full Review »
  3. cusman
    Aug 5, 2015
    10
    Played with my kids in audience and it became a Knight to Remember. Just a really charming adventure from start to finish. After that firstPlayed with my kids in audience and it became a Knight to Remember. Just a really charming adventure from start to finish. After that first completion, kids have requested to play it again and again, and in doing so I have discovered the game can still be fresh and have new puzzles and solutions for you if you make different choices along the way. I have used up the 4 save slots for 4 completions, each time having a different Hideous Beast Eye as the Tournament Entry Ticket. Most other parts of the game also offer 2-3 different ways of progressing. Your actions also change the cutscenes between King Graham and Gwendolyn (his granddaughter) that take place between major parts of the story of Chapter 1.

    Although there was no cliff-hanger like you might be used to from Telltale Episodic games, I and kids are still eagerly looking forward to Chapter 2 because of how much we enjoyed Chapter 1.    … Full Review »
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