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Summary: I grew up with Sierra
Review: I learned to spell from playing these games. I loved the Laura Bows and Kings Quest 4,5, and 6. In second grade, I used to bug my parents to play Space Quest every night. I earned Kings quest 4 for getting all A's on my report card in 3rd grade. Roberta Williams is a genius and it is really a shame that Sierra no longer makes adventure games. I think the last one that I ever played was Gabriel Knight 3 (also a great game, by the way). But I loved the little shredded mountain and the theme music that would always precede the beginning of their games. It was the gateway to new worlds.
Individual commentary about the games
I started playing the King's Quests with King's Quest four. The king's quest's games draw from mythology, fairy tales and folklore. What I especially liked about this game was the well fleshed out story. I believe it would make a great story even now if the graphics were revamped and it would be absolutely stunning in 3-d.
My other favorite was the colonel's bequest. The aptmosphere is a grim island off Lousiana. What could be a better setting? Lousiana in the 20's. From what I saw of the game and from what I know now, this game appeared pretty well researched, and the characters were fascinating and well drawn out. They were carictures at first, but then they grew in depth and you never really knew what they would do next. And one of them was bad. The ending was especially well done and it didn't leave you with the feeling you played the game for nothing. The characters- A sexy french maid, a mysterious withdrawn butler, a Civil War Colonel with a fortune, His scheming niece and nephews, a cajun cook, an old doctor with a guilty streak and a scheming lawyer. Then theres Laura's friend, a rebellious flapper and her alcoholic mother. The game is played out in chapters, as Laura you basically spy on people and gather clues. Each chapter is punctuated by clock chimes, which I think is a good touch. For what this game could do when it was made, it was really amazing. It's really a shame adventure games are going off the market, because I will always view Sierra as the master.
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Summary: Laura Bow Dagger of Amon Ra does work!
Review: I love the Laura Bow Dagger of Amon Ra game that came with the King's Quest Package! I only expeirenced one problem with it, it wouldn't finish, until I downloaded the bug fixer from Sierra and before you enter the last chapter Rex Takes a Bite Out of Crime, you must turn off the dialoge so you will see speech bubbles instead. I have done this many times and it has always worked for me now, you may turn the dialoge back on when you are climbing up the tunnel in the furnace room. Hope this helps all of you dying to see the ending! :)
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Summary: Wonderful, enchanting, great for the nostalgic gamer-
Review: I love these games! I first saw them in second grade, and got addicted to KQ 6. I eventually ended up getting KQ1,3,5,6 and 7, but my computer didn't have a correct floppy drive to run #3. I still am madly insane over these games. You have to use your brain, wit, and skills, instead of just a sword (like most modern RPG's). The compelling storyline has me begging for more about Prince Alexander of Daventry (thanks to me, now he's married the one he loves and is the King of the Green Isles;) his sister Rosella (now, thanks to me, courting Prince Edgar in the land of the clouds;) King Graham of Daventry (Who, thanks to me, is king of Daventry, has married Valanice, and has rescued his family from the clutches of the evil mordack,) and, last but not least, Valanice (Who, thanks to me, married Graham, and found her daughter when she was kidnapped.) The non-violent, beautiful, innocent environment makes me feel all warm and fuzzy and allows you to get cozy with it like you can with a good book. BUY IT! You will love it forever! Roberta Williams was a genius.
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Summary: faithful fan
Review: I was addicted to king's quest (and the space quest series, for that matter, also by sierra) when I played the first four on my old apple IIgs, but that computer was no good and kept breaking, and I only had a chance to finish the first game. But since then I've played all of them, and I have to say, this series is full of the most clever and exciting computer games I've ever played. Sure, the graphics aren't trememndous in the first few, but what's so great about these games is their plots. You need to use wit, logic, knowledge of fairytales, you name it. I truly think that these games facilitate creative thinking and problem solving. I wouldn't go as far as to say they're educational, because they're too much fun and you can't really apply anything from them to life, but they're especially great for kids. I'd much rather have my children play one of these games than an action shoot-em-up. But, since I'm barely an adult now (18), I still enjoy them as much as any kid. I used to get so wrapped up in each game when I was a kid. My heart would speed up every time I saw the wizard in the third game. Buy this collection...I promise you won't regret it unless you have bad taste.
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Summary: You can run games on XP
Review: I won't bother repeating how wonderful ALL of the games are, because everyone has either said it or already knows it. I am writing this in response to the review that says you cannot run it on XP- you can. You must change the compatibility settings to windows 95. Right click, and go to properties. You will see the compatibility tab. Just change the settings to windows 95 and check all the boxes.
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Summary: Classic!
Review: I've been a huge fan of King's Quest for a long time(I think it was the first game I played that actually had better than monochrome graphics on my 286x)The first three games are the best (which is odd, 'cause their graphics are the worst by today's standards), four and five are pretty cool. Six and Seven had cartoon-like graphics, but didn't seem to have the adventurous feel of the others. The first one is still the most fun, and they even added both the old, classic version and a newer version with better graphics! If you've played either Space Quest, or Police Quest... you'll get an instant feel for this one!
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Summary: Roberta Williams
Review: I've been playing King's Quest since I was 4 years old, starting obviously with the first one. I can honestly say that KQ1-KQ6 were absolute masterpieces. If you love fantasy, you will love these games. The only one I can't praise is the 7th one. It was sort of experimental, and the graphics were far too cartoonish (for my taste, anyway). But the rest of them are really pieces of art. Although the earlier ones do not have state of the art graphics (when compared to current games) they are nonetheless enjoyable. In fact, the graphics were amazing for their time. I think my favorite one would have to be KQ4: The Perils of Rosella. You journey through the mystical land of Tamir as Princess Rosella on a quest to find a magical fruit that will heal your dying father and a talisman that will heal a dying fairy. These games are for those of us who would rather test our wit than our reflexes. Both the Laura Bow mysteries are also incredible. I find myself replaying them often, and noticing things I hadn't before. And both of them, even the first one with its EGA graphics, have spooky moments. Roberta Williams created the first ever non-"text only" computer adventure game. I think anyone would want to play one of her games based on that fact alone.
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Summary: A Masterpiece Adventure Series
Review: If you have never played King's Quest, you are missing out on the most incredible adventure series ever. I began playing this series when I was a child, and I have always loved each and every game. Some of the three top factors (in my opinion) are: 1. Wonderful storylines 2. Great graphics, even 1, 2, and 3 were ahead of their time 3. Every game is based on the same royal family; Graham, Valenice, Alexander and Rosella. If you have never played these games, and are considering buying them, my advise is GO FOR IT! These games are worth every dollar and several hundred more!
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Summary: Great overall, but one glaring flaw.
Review: It was great to revisit the old Sierra King's Quest games, but my favorites have always been the Laura Bow series. It was great to be able to play The Dagger of Amon Ra on a new, faster computer than the one I had five years ago when I bought the game originally. But beware - you can't finish the game. There is an explanation with the game that they couldn't fully convert it to work on today's computers, and you completely forget about it until the killer begins to chase you at the end, and you realize that the game freezes and you can't do anything. It is very disappointing. I wish they would revamp it and make it work for today's computers - it's such a good game. Otherwise the set is great - and it is hilarious to see the primitive graphics that we used to think were so cool. :)
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Summary: King's Quest is a game for a king!
Review: King's Quest is an adventurous game series that includes such adventures as trying to save castle treasures, searching for a queen to add to the throne, escape an evil wizard, rescue a fruit that can cure heart attacks, find your missing house, save a damsel in distress, and reunite with your mother from a witch's spell. It also comes with extra games like the fantastic Colonel's Bequest mystery game. The WONDERFUL Laura Bow 2 game (talking version on disk 3) and some childrens game called Mixed Up Mother Goose. Even I'm reviewing King's Quest, You should buy the Laura Bow series (Colonel's Bequest and Laura Bow 2: Dagger of Amon Ra) as a game becauuse they are a lot more exciting murder mystery games than some average fantasy game about dragons, flying monkeys, and talking ponies. So, in conclusion, I completely reccommend the Laura Bow series (Number 2 is better because it has completly catchy music and talking characters! )
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