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{{Availability/row| GOG | kings_quest_4_5_6 | DRM-free | Bundled with [[King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder!]] and [[King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow]]. Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1 List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | |Windows}} | {{Availability/row| GOG | kings_quest_4_5_6 | DRM-free | Bundled with [[King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder!]] and [[King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow]]. Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1 List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | |Windows}} | ||
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|dos modes = CGA, CGA Composite, EGA, Hercules, MCGA, Tandy 16-color, PCjr 16-color, VGA | |dos modes = CGA, CGA Composite, EGA, Hercules, MCGA, Tandy 16-color, PCjr 16-color, VGA | ||
|dos modes notes = CGA Composite is only available using the AGI version. | |dos modes notes = CGA Composite is only available using the AGI version. |
Revision as of 03:24, 28 May 2016
Developers | |
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Sierra On-Line | |
Engines | |
AGI | |
SCI0 | |
Release dates | |
DOS | September 1988 |
Windows | February 25, 2010[1] |
Key points
- The manual is required to pass the in-game copy protection (digital versions include it)
- Most collections and re-releases include the SCI0 edition of the game
- Both the AGI and SCI0 versions of the game can be run under ScummVM
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 | ||||
GOG.com | Bundled with King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder! and King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow. Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[2] |
Version differences
Original releases
- Versions 1.000.106 and 1.000.111 of the SCI0 release feature high-detail graphics, while versions 1.003.006 and later lack them for filesize reasons.[3]
- The AGI version only supports single and three-channel PC Speaker audio, while the SCI0 version also supports AdLib and MT-32 audio.[4]
- The AGI version has a resolution of 160x200, while the SCI0 version has a resolution of 200x320.[4]
- The SCI0 version has color dithering support for increased image fidelity.[4]
- The Amiga version of the game features exclusive environmental and incidental sound effects.[3]
Digital releases
- The King's Quest Collection, the collection on Steam, is not properly configured for modern systems[5]
Essential improvements
Ultimate King's Quest 4 patch
Download patch here.
- Combines the Amiga sound effects, SCI0 high-detail graphics, MT-32 audio (emulated using the Munt MT-32 emulator), and other features from the various releases into a single version run through DOSBox.
- Requires the PC SCI0 version and ROM files from an authentic MT-32.
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
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/10100/pfx/[Note 1] |
- These are the default paths used by the game. The save file location can be determined by the user
- For the GOG.com re-release, the
C:\
drive is mapped to<path-to-game>
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Graphics settings (GOG.com version)
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DOS video modes | CGA, CGA Composite, EGA, Hercules, MCGA, Tandy, PCjr, VGA | CGA Composite is only available using the AGI version. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 286 | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 KB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | CGA, EGA, Hercules, MCGA, Tandy 16-color, PCjr 16-color, VGA |
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.0 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 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
- ↑ New release: King's Quest 4+5+6 - GOG.com
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Sierra Help Pages - Re: Non-Sierra Installers and Patches
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 The Sierra Help Pages - A Summary of the Differences Between Sierra's AGI and SCI
- ↑ The Sierra Help Pages - The Many Problems with the 2006 VU KQ Collection
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