King’s Quest is a wonderful reimagining of a classic series because each chapter feels completely unique while telling new tales of King Graham’s many adventures. The game is packed with a decent amount of callbacks to the original series that fans will love, ranging from bedroom tapestries featuring original cover art to the use of the Ant King’s theme from King’s Quest 5 during specific moments. The cast of characters is incredibly likeable and each person you meet comes with their own distinct personalities and quirks. I also found myself smiling from ear to ear because of the non-stop humor, especially during a hilarious race in the first chapter. It was even interesting to see some of the villains from the original series portrayed in a new and unexpected light.
The only real downside is that the runtime for each chapter seemed to get shorter and shorter after the first one. This made the later parts of the journey feel a bit rushed compared to the deep and lengthy opening.
Overall King’s Quest is a charming and humorous tribute to the point and click genre that succeeds thanks to its fantastic writing and heartfelt nods to the past. While the decreasing length of the chapters is a bit disappointing, the quality of the storytelling and the lovable characters make it a journey well worth taking.