Rich at GameSpew writes: "A classic adventure series that started in the 80’s, the King’s Quest games passed me by way back when I was a wee nipper. Having played this new entry developed by The Odd Gentlemen however, I’m beginning to think that I may have missed something special.
Thrust into the Kingdom of Daventry, you control a meek aspiring young Knight called Graham. He’s a rather likeable fellow that’s timid when faced with danger or an awkward situation yet finds the confidence to make a wisecrack or two when the opportunity arises. He also just cannot contain himself when excited. Tasked by the King to recover a magical mirror currently being guarded by a huge dragon, Graham gallantly climbs down a well into the dragon’s lair, beginning a perilous escapade that serves as a brilliant opening to this charming adventure."
BNR: This week's episode of Game News Update is quite a doozy- a Tetris movie is now in production in China, Apple has refused to allow Liyla and the Shadows of War onto their app store for political reasons, Batman: Return to Arkham has been announced and the first chapter of the new King's Quest game is now free on Steam- all this and more on this week's episode of the Blackman 'N Robin Game News Update.
With its stellar voice cast -- Christopher Lloyd, Wallace Shawn et al -- beautiful art style and witty script, The Odd Gentlemen's remake of Sierra's King's Quest has been a critical success. Part of the game's overall appeal is the colorful and varied score by David and Ben Stanton.
Corina says: "My fascination with Sierra's King's Quest series did not begin during childhood. I have no fond memories of exploring the magical Kingdom of Daventry, no nostalgic recollections of helping King Graham on his quest to save his family, and no hilarious stories of accidental deaths and unwinnable save-states. No, my love of the series began with a Let's Play in 2009."
