King's Quest Chapter 3: Once Upon a Climb

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Brash Games
    Apr 29, 2016
    70
    This episode has a perfect balance of puzzle solving, decision-making and strong storytelling.
  2. GameCritics
    May 30, 2016
    65
    While I was thrilled to be able to spend more time with Graham and company, Once Upon A Climb is somewhat unsubstantial and unsatisfying. It’s not a bad episode by any means, but with only two more installments left to go, I’m hoping that the Gentlemen can get back up to speed and finish the series as strong as it started.

Awards & Rankings

76
#76 Best PS4 Game of 2016

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 29
  3. Negative: 6 out of 29
  1. zell_5387
    Apr 27, 2016
    10
    The best chapter in the series to date. Wonderful character developments, emotional scenes, great throw backs to previous games. Kings questThe best chapter in the series to date. Wonderful character developments, emotional scenes, great throw backs to previous games. Kings quest at its best!… Full Review »
  2. JazGalaxy
    May 22, 2016
    10
    It is inexplicable that Uncharted should get so many awards and so much praise and King's Quest would get short shrift.

    Beautiful graphics?    It is inexplicable that Uncharted should get so many awards and so much praise and King's Quest would get short shrift.

    Beautiful graphics? KQ looks like a living cartoon, utterly gorgeous in every way and just as expressive as Uncharted, if not as realistic. Climbing gameplay? KQ has the exact same climbing gameplay as Uncharted, but much less of it, which is the reasonable and perfect amount for a game. Shooting? It even has a few shooting (bow and arrow) elements are are fun and challenging. Moving storyline and breathtaking action scenes? Check and check.

    The main thing that KQ lacks and Uncharted has in spades is incalculable amounts of wholesale murder. That's about the only difference.

    Chapter 3 is charming, smart, "cute", and had me smiling the entire time. My only complaint is that the puzzles in this particular chapter leaves the reservation a bit in terms of making sense BEFORE you solve them. This is a huge problem with adventure games. I should be taking an action because I am relatively sure of it's result. Or I THINK I am sure of it's result. KQ Ch3 had me taking actions because i could and I wasn't sure why until after the fact.    … Full Review »
  3. homer4president
    May 1, 2016
    8
    So much better (and longer) than the last chapter. Out of the 3 chapters that have been released, so far, this one has been my favorite. Cute,So much better (and longer) than the last chapter. Out of the 3 chapters that have been released, so far, this one has been my favorite. Cute, comedic, and somewhat simple. There are even previous characters that show up in this chapter. Can't wait for the next 2 chapters!… Full Review »
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