King's Quest - Chapter 1: A Knight to Remember Reviews

King's Quest - Chapter 1: A Knight to Remember is ranked in the 83rd percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
10 / 10
Aug 20, 2015

A wonderful experience from beginning to end. King's Quest is just wonderful

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Sep 11, 2015

The first Episode of the rebooted King's Quest franchise is great for new and old fans alike

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9.5 / 10.0
Jul 28, 2015

I wish King's Quest: A Knight to Remember was a bit more taxing, but I loved everything about it. If this series does well I hope we get to see the adventures of other family members like Alexander, and additional areas like the Land of the Green Isles. Right now though, I'm going through withdraws for the second episode already. Move over Telltale, there's a new adventure king in town.

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9.5 / 10.0
Aug 12, 2015

King's Quest Chapter 1: A Knight To Remember is a fantastic start to what I hope will be an amazing series. Though it's not the King's Quest fans will remember, it's an enthusiastic and striking fresh take that's both witty and exciting. It's clear that a lot of love went into this, and the result is a game that easily belongs up there with the modern greats of adventure gaming – lack of pointing and clicking be damned!

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Justin Celani
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
Jul 31, 2015

I could go on and on about how much I love Kings Quest, so I will. King's Quest is the surprise hit of 2015 so far. Chapter one is filled with so many exciting moments, fun puzzles, hilarious characters, and a unique sense of awe and fantasy. I felt like I was in a wonderfully animated cartoon based on a classic series and I couldn't stop smiling or laughing the entire time.

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9.1 / 10.0
Jul 31, 2015

Daventry's changed a bit, but it's still got heart

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9 / 10
Aug 3, 2015

Where episodic gaming has usually left me nonplussed, King's Quest has had an enthralling effect, leaving me in eager anticipation of the next chapter.

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Erik Kain
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Jul 28, 2015

From exploration to puzzle-solving to the charming story and lovely graphics, King's Quest: A Knight To Remember is a delightful game. It takes some of the Telltale formula, then adds in a lot more action and problem-solving and combines that with a story that isn't grim or terrible, but instead remains fun, funny and engaging. Old fans and new will find something to enjoy here, in a genre that's all but disappeared from gaming. As the saying goes, "The really don't make games like this anymore." But they should. I can't wait for Episode 2.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 3, 2015

A fantastic start to a five-part episodic adventure, King's Quest wins you over with his stunning visuals, brilliant script and fun adventure gameplay.

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4.5 / 5.0
Aug 3, 2015

King's Quest: A Knight to Remember for me was a very enjoyable game that truly harkens back to a simpler time of gaming and even though it may not be the most challenging title around, it succeeds at storytelling. Well presented on the XBox One with some exceptional graphics and perfect voice acting, King's Quest a Knight to Remember is ideal for gamers who want something a little left out of centre that pushes the simple rather than the difficult.

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9 / 10
Aug 5, 2015

Gameplay stays faithful to the series' roots, with you controlling Graham through wonderfully created environments as you find items and interact with an amusing consortium of characters on your quest to win the king's favour

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9 / 10.0
Aug 4, 2015

This new King's Quest may not be developed by the original husband-wife team from Sierra Games, but it's more than obvious that the developers are King's Quest fans who wanted to bring back some of that magic. Their first episode was very successful at doing just that, for both old fans and to bring in new ones. Any fan of point-and-click adventure games will enjoy diving into Daventry, and any King's Quest fan will love jumping back into Graham's realm.

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9 / 10
Aug 3, 2015

"Thankfully, A Knight to Remember delivers a superb story full of humorous moments, impactful events, and touching experiences. Playing it is akin to playing the best of the classic era of adventure gaming, but with an entirely new coat of paint."

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8.5 / 10.0
Jul 30, 2015

A warm, witty adventure game that focuses on giving you control, while telling a good story. The return of King's Quest is only let down by some bizarre technical issues.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 2, 2015

King's Quest Chapter 1: A Knight to Remember is brilliant. The Odd Gentlemen have managed to modernize a classic, retaining much of what makes the originals so beloved, yet not making it feel outdated for modern gamers, even if we do have to deal with a bit of backtracking.

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GBAtemp
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Jan 6, 2016

King's Quest: A Knight to Remember is the first part of a five part re-imagining of the original King's Quest games, and boy what a fun re-imagining this first episode turned out to be. While not technically a classic point-and-click styled game like the original series, A Knight to Remember manages to keep that same feel of exploration and adventure like the original games before it, and Christopher Lloyd's narration and witty banter throughout the game is like icing on the cake. For fans of the series, I'd strongly recommend you pick this up, and for those unfamiliar this makes an excellent introductory game to the series.

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8.3 / 10.0
Aug 5, 2015

A worthy successor to the King's Quest name and a worthy first episode for this ongoing series. If you are a fan of the classic adventure game, A Knight To Remember is one you won't forget.

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8.3 / 10.0
Aug 4, 2015

King's Quest: A Knight to Remember is a great first chapter in a tremendously endearing new series. It sets the stage for the second chapter and leaves the player wanting more. There are hang-ups in terms of general flow and gameplay structure but it really depends on your perspective.

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Leif Johnson
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Jul 28, 2015

Old-school adventure game mechanics make a great return to form in King's Quest: A Knight to Remember. This tale is funny, beautiful, and challenging enough to make up for a few plodding quests and frequent load screens, and it maintains its personality from start to finish, sprinkling the first episode of its story with happy highs and tragic lows.

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8 / 10
Jul 29, 2015

A great first chapter and despite a few minor issues easily the most authentic interpretation of the graphic adventure in the modern era.

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