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
Availability
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. (Dead Link)
- 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.
- Links is no longer active and available.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
- 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>
Video settings
Graphics settings (GOG.com version)
Template:Video settings
Input settings
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
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 |
Windows |
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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
References