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An uneven collection of a (mostly) influential game series.

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 10 / 49
Date: November 10, 1999
Author: Amazon User

The King's Quest series has been long regarded as one of the most influential adventure series in computer gaming history. That may or may not be true--you can decide for yourself if you purchase this package. Unfortunately, only a couple of the games are worthy of being influential--the middle games in the series are the most fully realized and most satisfying games. Most of the others are hollow playing experiences, offering little besides scintillating graphics and usually interesting sound and music. Even the bonus games are, for the most part, mediocre offerings at best. If you are a long-time fan and would like to own the games, it's definitely worth it. But you will most likely otherwise not be swayed to think King's Quest is the greatest game series ever.

Roberta Williams

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 42 / 44
Date: November 30, 1999
Author: Amazon User

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.

King's Quest is a game for a king!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 10 / 12
Date: January 09, 2000
Author: Amazon User

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! )

The Colonel's Bequest

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 12 / 19
Date: January 31, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I bought this collection for one reason only and that was it contained the fabulous murder mystery Colonel's Bequest - a true lost treasure.

Laura Bow accompanies her friend Lillian to her grandfather's estate in a Southern bayou for a weekend where all her relatives discuss her grandfather's will. Of course the first night is riddled with murder and your job is to find out who is killing the guests.

The game has no "point" system in it which makes it hard to play and to complete the notebook at the end. But this will keep you playing. You won't believe one bayou has so many secrets. Play this game at night for maximum effect like I did. I also believe the early VGA graphics add to the errie atmosphere. A must play for a cold lonely night!

A Masterpiece Adventure Series

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 43 / 47
Date: March 21, 2000
Author: Amazon User

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!

The best collection

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 8
Date: March 21, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This is such a great collection. You get all the games from the series, except for the number 8. Plus you get some wonderful bonus, like the Colonel's Bequest and Laura Bow 2. My favorite game is King's Quest 6. You'll have endless hours of fun!

A Wonderful Collection

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 13
Date: March 27, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I have never played a single adventure game that was as funny, intelligent, well-written or enjoyable as this collection of delightful adventure games. I love each and every one; they provide hours of entertainment. From dazzling graphics to superb stories, you will never forget King's Quest.

King's Quest

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: June 29, 2000
Author: Amazon User

These games are the best out there.I started playing a year ago when I had nothing to do and I have been hooked ever since.My favorite is number 6.This game is a must have and I would reccomend it to anyone.

Here's to "The Colonel's Bequest"

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: July 20, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This is truly a remarkable collection and a great buy. But the best game herein, in my opinion is "The Colonel's Bequest". That's the only reason why I got this collection.

If you're an Alfred Hitchcock fan, you'll love this game. It's very reminiscent of the movies "Psycho," (there's even a funny shower scene as a tribute) and "Rope". Set in the swamps of Louisiana in 1927, a young college girl accompanies her friend to the friend's family reunion on a secluded, run-down Civil War plantation. After the head of the family tells his relatives and servants that his wealth will be ditributed to them equally when he dies, murder and mayhem soon follow. As an earlier reviewer stated, this game is great for a cold, dark night. Many details and occurrences of this game are exciting and haunting: from the ghost of a teenage girl in the cemetery and the discovery of the family Bible in the Chapel, to the stories Celie (former plantation slave) tells you of how it was in the old days and the notes and letters left behind by the original land owners who saw that their end was near (referring to the spread of the Civil War). This game is full of mystery and suspense. Despite its aged EGA graphics and typing interface, it will still captivate any gamer who has a hunger for suspense. Regardless of how much graphics, video, and sound improves, this reamins my all-time favorite game.

Great for everyone!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 10 / 12
Date: August 08, 2000
Author: Amazon User

The Kings Quest series are probably the most memorable adventure games in existance. They appeal to children, adults, men, and women alike. The games are serious, slapstick, romantic, dashing, and so many other things all rolled into one. I really loved this series and I'm glad that someone decided to package them.

Each game follows a member of the Daventry family in one manner or another. As an added bonys, girls.. sometimes the hero is actually a heroine! As the series progress you can watch the Daventry family grow, have children, and suffer tradgedy through at least three generations.

The only thing that might be a problem is that as some of these games are old they might not work on newer machines. Make sure that you have all the patches from Sierra and read the documentation thoroughly in case the games don't function your first try. With a little bit of computer coaxing you should get them going again, but you also might decide it's not worth the trouble.

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