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King's Quest: Quest for the Crown

DOS
Release Date
May 10, 1984
Genres
Adventure, Puzzle
Themes
Fantasy
Game Type
Main game
Platforms
DOS, Apple II, Amiga, Atari ST/STE, Apple IIGS, Mac, Sega Master System/Mark III, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game Modes
Single-player
Player Perspective
Side view, Text
Alternate Titles
KQ1, King's Quest 1
IGDB Rating
68.8/100
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Overview

King's Quest: Quest for the Crown is the first game in the King's Quest series. Players control Sir Graham, a knight of Daventry, who is tasked by King Edward to find three lost treasures to save the kingdom. The game takes place in a fairy tale-inspired world where Graham must explore, solve puzzles, and interact with various characters and creatures. Players navigate Graham through different locations, collecting items and using them to overcome obstacles. The game pioneered the graphic adventure genre, combining text commands with visual elements. As the inaugural title in the series, Quest for the Crown established many of the themes and gameplay elements that would become hallmarks of the King's Quest franchise, including its fantasy setting, puzzle-solving mechanics, and the character of Graham who would become a central figure in the series' lore.

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Releases and Editions

  • DOS | 1984-05-10
  • Apple II | 1984-12-31
  • Amiga | 1986-12-31
  • Atari ST/STE | 1986-12-31
  • Apple IIGS | 1987-12-31
  • Mac | 1987-12-31
  • Sega Master System/Mark III | 1989-12-31
  • PC (Microsoft Windows) | 2010-08-24

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