Difference between revisions of "King's Quest: Quest for the Crown"
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Originally released as ''King's Quest''. | + | {{ii}} Originally released as ''King's Quest'' |
− | {{--}} The original PC releases of the AGI version have limited audio on non-PCjr/non-Tandy systems. See [[#Three-channel audio support|Essential improvements]] for modern workarounds | + | {{++}} Both the original release and the 1990 remake can be run under [http://scummvm.org ScummVM] |
+ | {{--}} The original PC releases of the AGI version have limited audio on non-PCjr/non-Tandy systems. See [[#Three-channel audio support|Essential improvements]] for modern workarounds | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.sierrahelp.com/Games/KingsQuest/KQSeriesHelp.html Sierra Help Pages - King's Quest series] | ||
{{mm}} [http://kingsquest.wikia.com/wiki/King%27s_Quest_Omnipedia King's Quest Omnipedia] - A huge wiki for the King's Quest series | {{mm}} [http://kingsquest.wikia.com/wiki/King%27s_Quest_Omnipedia King's Quest Omnipedia] - A huge wiki for the King's Quest series | ||
{{GOG.com links|kings_quest_1_2_3|kings_quest_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|kings_quest_1_2_3|kings_quest_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/10100/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] for game series | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/10100/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] for game series | ||
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=670 Steam Users' Forums] for game series | {{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=670 Steam Users' Forums] for game series | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
====Original releases==== | ====Original releases==== | ||
− | {{ii}} The original 1984 release is exclusive to the PCjr and its 16-color mode. A later release that same year exclusively supported Tandy machines and their 16-color mode | + | {{ii}} The original 1984 release is exclusive to the PCjr and its 16-color mode. A later release that same year exclusively supported Tandy machines and their 16-color mode<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1Ze3IsbipE LGR - King's Quest - PCjr Game Review]</ref> |
− | {{ii}} The 1987 release added support for EGA and Hercules modes while keeping support for PCjr and Tandy 16-color modes | + | {{ii}} The 1987 release added support for EGA and Hercules modes while keeping support for PCjr and Tandy 16-color modes |
− | {{ii}} An official remake was released in 1990, which was developed using the SCI engine. Is uses the basic design and puzzles from the original game while featuring remade graphics, new soundtrack, more detailed environments, and expanded text and dialogue. Tierra's/AGD's [[#King's Quest I Unofficial Remake|unofficial remake]] is based on 1990 version | + | {{ii}} An official remake was released in 1990, which was developed using the SCI engine. Is uses the basic design and puzzles from the original game while featuring remade graphics, new soundtrack, more detailed environments, and expanded text and dialogue. Tierra's/AGD's [[#King's Quest I Unofficial Remake|unofficial remake]] is based on 1990 version |
====Modern re-releases and ports==== | ====Modern re-releases and ports==== | ||
− | {{ii}} Steam only has the EGA remake available. GOG.com only has the original version available | + | {{ii}} Steam only has the EGA remake available. GOG.com only has the original version available{{CN|date=August 2015}} |
{{--}} The '''King's Quest Collection''', the collection on Steam, is not properly configured for modern systems<ref>[http://sierrahelp.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=86&t=657 The Sierra Help Pages - The Many Problems with the 2006 VU KQ Collection]</ref> | {{--}} The '''King's Quest Collection''', the collection on Steam, is not properly configured for modern systems<ref>[http://sierrahelp.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=86&t=657 The Sierra Help Pages - The Many Problems with the 2006 VU KQ Collection]</ref> | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Four-channel audio support=== | ===Four-channel audio support=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The AGI release of the game has support for four-channel audio, which by default requires the additional audio hardware of PCjr or Tandy computer. Other systems are limited to one-channel audio played through the PC speaker | + | {{ii}} The AGI release of the game has support for four-channel audio, which by default requires the additional audio hardware of PCjr or Tandy computer. Other systems are limited to one-channel audio played through the PC speaker |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use a third-party AGI interpreter|}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Use a third-party AGI interpreter|}} | ||
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A complete and free remake of the game, it adds new VGA style graphics, dialogue, an updated Point-and-Click UI, and a complete soundtrack. | A complete and free remake of the game, it adds new VGA style graphics, dialogue, an updated Point-and-Click UI, and a complete soundtrack. | ||
− | It can be found [http://www.agdinteractive.com/games/kq1/index.html | + | It can be found on the developer's [http://www.agdinteractive.com/games/kq1/index.html official website]. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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Revision as of 09:52, 26 April 2016
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Developers | |
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Sierra On-Line | |
Engines | |
Original | AGI |
EGA Remake | SCI0 |
Release dates | |
DOS | 1987 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1987 |
Windows | August 24, 2010[1] |
Key points
- Originally released as King's Quest
- Both the original release and the 1990 remake can be run under ScummVM
- The original PC releases of the AGI version have limited audio on non-PCjr/non-Tandy systems. See Essential improvements for modern workarounds
General information
- Sierra Help Pages - King's Quest series
- King's Quest Omnipedia - A huge wiki for the King's Quest series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions for game series
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | See Version differences for additional info about the original version and the 1990 remake. The King's Quest collections released by Sierra in the 1990's usually include both versions. | |||
GOG.com | Bundled with King's Quest II: Romancing the Throne and King's Quest III: To Heir Is Human. Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[2] |
- A browser version is also available.
Version differences
Original releases
- The original 1984 release is exclusive to the PCjr and its 16-color mode. A later release that same year exclusively supported Tandy machines and their 16-color mode[3]
- The 1987 release added support for EGA and Hercules modes while keeping support for PCjr and Tandy 16-color modes
- An official remake was released in 1990, which was developed using the SCI engine. Is uses the basic design and puzzles from the original game while featuring remade graphics, new soundtrack, more detailed environments, and expanded text and dialogue. Tierra's/AGD's unofficial remake is based on 1990 version
Modern re-releases and ports
- Steam only has the EGA remake available. GOG.com only has the original version available[citation needed]
- The King's Quest Collection, the collection on Steam, is not properly configured for modern systems[4]
Essential improvements
Four-channel audio support
- The AGI release of the game has support for four-channel audio, which by default requires the additional audio hardware of PCjr or Tandy computer. Other systems are limited to one-channel audio played through the PC speaker
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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King's Quest I Unofficial Remake
A complete and free remake of the game, it adds new VGA style graphics, dialogue, an updated Point-and-Click UI, and a complete soundtrack.
It can be found on the developer's official website.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/10100/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/10100/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Graphics settings (GOG.com version)
Input settings
Audio settings
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DOS video modes | EGA, Hercules, PCjr, Tandy | See Availability for details. |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (10100) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
Categories:
- DOS
- Mac OS
- Windows
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