King's Quest 6 w/ Guidebook
King's Quest VI 6 Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow w/ Guidebook PC CD hero quest game!
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DOS
Sierra
1993
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King's Quest VI w/ Mini Guidebook To The Land of Green Isles
Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow! How true it is!The beautifully hand painted graphics draw in many fans of the King’s Quest series.Whose domain have you entered?Prince Alexander seeks help to save Princess Cassima.Beware of the guard dog patrol!
Since 1980, Roberta Williams has brought us some of the best adventure games ever made. Many of these titles have pushed the limits of computer adventure gaming. Her signature King’s Quest series is made up of such titles. King’s Quest I: Quest for the Crown is the first adventure game to be modeled in a 3D like environment. King’s Quest II: Romancing the Throne is the first adventure game to feature a recurrent lead character in an ongoing storyline. King’s Quest III: To Heir is Human is the first adventure game to set in a large scaled world. King’s Quest IV: The Perils of Rosella is the first adventure game to introduce a female lead heroine. King’s Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder is the first adventure game to use a mouse driven, icon based interface. Now, the evolution of the King’s Quest series has reached yet another plateau with the release of the next sequel—King’s Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow.
At the end of King’s Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder, Princess Cassima has invited Prince Alexander to her home, the Land of the Green Isles. The only problem is that Alexander does not know where this mysterious land is located, and no one around him has even heard of it. Since Alexander has already fallen madly in love with the princess, he is determined to set sail to locate his true love’s whereabouts. When he hears Princess Cassima calling his name through a magic mirror, he suddenly sees a way to find this land by navigating using the stars. Unfortunately, when Alexander arrives at the Land of the Green Isles, he finds that the fair Cassima is in trouble!
As this game is made in 1992, it is unfair to compare the graphics of this title with the graphics of today’s adventure games. When the game is first released, the graphics is considered to be truly stunning and the best you can get for its time. The backgrounds are all beautifully hand painted. Close-up shots are used to highlight key scenes. Costumed, video-captured live actors are used to provide frame bases for the animators. The majority of the melodic MIDI music is composed by Chris Brayman. Over 2 hours of original music is scored. The game is released in both Floppy Disk and CD-ROM versions. In the CD-ROM version, the audio soundtrack on the CD features the love theme “Girl in the Tower” composed by Mark Seibert. The few movie sequences are all nicely animated. The intro sequence is most impressive, especially in the CD-ROM version.
Different versions of the game support both DOS and Windows. To get the best of it, you should play the game in 640x480 mode in 256 colors. Neither the Windows nor DOS installation is difficult. I have not encountered any trouble in it playing on either system. The CD-ROM version contains a number of enhancements over the original. It contains digitized voiceovers and a revised soundtrack not available in the original Floppy Disk version.
The game is coauthored by Williams and Jane Jensen. Jensen is best known for her famed Gabriel Knight series. On the merits of this title, Williams has said, “King’s Quest V broke a lot of ground: VGA, icon interface, and lots of acting. I’m pleased to say it also won the Software Publishers’ Association’s “Best Adventure Game” award in 1991. But I had to look at things from other angles for King’s Quest VI: we needed professional voice actors, and the plot had to be less linear. Co-designer Jane Jensen and I bounced a lot of ideas around. We needed more optional puzzles, multiple solutions to puzzles, multiple uses for the same object; and a few “red herrings” and lots of timers so things would need to be done within a certain amount of time. King’s Quest VI had to be harder AND easier than King’s Quest V in that you can get through it on a minimal level. You’ll miss half the story, but you’ll finish. Valanice finally got some time on the screen; I knew she had to play a major part in a sequel. I wanted to get away from just putting together a jumble of puzzles in some sort of meaningless quest; you should have a clear sense of what you’re doing and why, with some emotion behind it.”
King’s Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow is the second game in this series to feature an icon based interface. You point and click with the mouse. Of course, an inventory is available in which you can put your belongings. You also get a magic map eventually that allows you to travel between different islands. The voice acting is excellent and professional, especially Robby Benson (voice of Beast in Beauty and The Beast) as Prince Alexander. There is optional text subtitling. It is only too bad that you cannot have the text subtitling option on at the same time as the voiceover option.
The King’s Quest series has always featured lots of creatures and artifacts from ancient myths and legends. This sequel is no exception. Among these are a minotaur, ghosts, an unicorn, and even the Lord of Death. Game management is done using the well known “Save and Restore” system, and you can delete your saved games directly within the game. Many of its puzzles have multiple solutions. Most of the puzzles are logical, but you may find yourself stuck sometimes due to a few dead-ends. Be sure to search every scene thoroughly before you enter the catacombs! As expected from Williams, the story in this game is very good and the script is well written.
Gameplay is more flexible than previous titles of the series in that nearly half of the game action can be optional and omitted without jeopardizing the ability to finish the game. There are two endings, a long one and a shorter one. If you complete the longer version, the game informs you where the alternative branch lies. Unfortunately, gameplay is also hampered by a few illogical puzzles and dead-ends. Solutions to several puzzles needed by Alexander require clues from certain cut scenes of which Alexander simply cannot be aware. For example, a lamp is shown to the player (but not Alexander) during a cut scene, and yet Alexander is expected to identify this lamp which he has never seen before in order to solve a puzzle later on in the game.
All in all, I find King’s Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow to be one of the best adventure games ever made and probably the best in the King’s Quest series. The beautiful intro, the lovely music, the spectacular voice acting, and the well written story all make this game an all-time classic.
For DOS/Windows (via DOSBox) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow! How true it is!The beautifully hand painted graphics draw in many fans of the King’s Quest series.Whose domain have you entered?Prince Alexander seeks help to save Princess Cassima.Beware of the guard dog patrol!
Since 1980, Roberta Williams has brought us some of the best adventure games ever made. Many of these titles have pushed the limits of computer adventure gaming. Her signature King’s Quest series is made up of such titles. King’s Quest I: Quest for the Crown is the first adventure game to be modeled in a 3D like environment. King’s Quest II: Romancing the Throne is the first adventure game to feature a recurrent lead character in an ongoing storyline. King’s Quest III: To Heir is Human is the first adventure game to set in a large scaled world. King’s Quest IV: The Perils of Rosella is the first adventure game to introduce a female lead heroine. King’s Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder is the first adventure game to use a mouse driven, icon based interface. Now, the evolution of the King’s Quest series has reached yet another plateau with the release of the next sequel—King’s Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow.
At the end of King’s Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder, Princess Cassima has invited Prince Alexander to her home, the Land of the Green Isles. The only problem is that Alexander does not know where this mysterious land is located, and no one around him has even heard of it. Since Alexander has already fallen madly in love with the princess, he is determined to set sail to locate his true love’s whereabouts. When he hears Princess Cassima calling his name through a magic mirror, he suddenly sees a way to find this land by navigating using the stars. Unfortunately, when Alexander arrives at the Land of the Green Isles, he finds that the fair Cassima is in trouble!
As this game is made in 1992, it is unfair to compare the graphics of this title with the graphics of today’s adventure games. When the game is first released, the graphics is considered to be truly stunning and the best you can get for its time. The backgrounds are all beautifully hand painted. Close-up shots are used to highlight key scenes. Costumed, video-captured live actors are used to provide frame bases for the animators. The majority of the melodic MIDI music is composed by Chris Brayman. Over 2 hours of original music is scored. The game is released in both Floppy Disk and CD-ROM versions. In the CD-ROM version, the audio soundtrack on the CD features the love theme “Girl in the Tower” composed by Mark Seibert. The few movie sequences are all nicely animated. The intro sequence is most impressive, especially in the CD-ROM version.
Different versions of the game support both DOS and Windows. To get the best of it, you should play the game in 640x480 mode in 256 colors. Neither the Windows nor DOS installation is difficult. I have not encountered any trouble in it playing on either system. The CD-ROM version contains a number of enhancements over the original. It contains digitized voiceovers and a revised soundtrack not available in the original Floppy Disk version.
The game is coauthored by Williams and Jane Jensen. Jensen is best known for her famed Gabriel Knight series. On the merits of this title, Williams has said, “King’s Quest V broke a lot of ground: VGA, icon interface, and lots of acting. I’m pleased to say it also won the Software Publishers’ Association’s “Best Adventure Game” award in 1991. But I had to look at things from other angles for King’s Quest VI: we needed professional voice actors, and the plot had to be less linear. Co-designer Jane Jensen and I bounced a lot of ideas around. We needed more optional puzzles, multiple solutions to puzzles, multiple uses for the same object; and a few “red herrings” and lots of timers so things would need to be done within a certain amount of time. King’s Quest VI had to be harder AND easier than King’s Quest V in that you can get through it on a minimal level. You’ll miss half the story, but you’ll finish. Valanice finally got some time on the screen; I knew she had to play a major part in a sequel. I wanted to get away from just putting together a jumble of puzzles in some sort of meaningless quest; you should have a clear sense of what you’re doing and why, with some emotion behind it.”
King’s Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow is the second game in this series to feature an icon based interface. You point and click with the mouse. Of course, an inventory is available in which you can put your belongings. You also get a magic map eventually that allows you to travel between different islands. The voice acting is excellent and professional, especially Robby Benson (voice of Beast in Beauty and The Beast) as Prince Alexander. There is optional text subtitling. It is only too bad that you cannot have the text subtitling option on at the same time as the voiceover option.
The King’s Quest series has always featured lots of creatures and artifacts from ancient myths and legends. This sequel is no exception. Among these are a minotaur, ghosts, an unicorn, and even the Lord of Death. Game management is done using the well known “Save and Restore” system, and you can delete your saved games directly within the game. Many of its puzzles have multiple solutions. Most of the puzzles are logical, but you may find yourself stuck sometimes due to a few dead-ends. Be sure to search every scene thoroughly before you enter the catacombs! As expected from Williams, the story in this game is very good and the script is well written.
Gameplay is more flexible than previous titles of the series in that nearly half of the game action can be optional and omitted without jeopardizing the ability to finish the game. There are two endings, a long one and a shorter one. If you complete the longer version, the game informs you where the alternative branch lies. Unfortunately, gameplay is also hampered by a few illogical puzzles and dead-ends. Solutions to several puzzles needed by Alexander require clues from certain cut scenes of which Alexander simply cannot be aware. For example, a lamp is shown to the player (but not Alexander) during a cut scene, and yet Alexander is expected to identify this lamp which he has never seen before in order to solve a puzzle later on in the game.
All in all, I find King’s Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow to be one of the best adventure games ever made and probably the best in the King’s Quest series. The beautiful intro, the lovely music, the spectacular voice acting, and the well written story all make this game an all-time classic.
For DOS/Windows (via DOSBox) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
WHAT YOU GET:
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
Ask questions PRIOR to purchasing an order to avoid any confusion.
Be patient if there are problems during installation or gameplay. Typically someone else has
already ran into that problem and has listed a solution online. Contact us and we will do our best to help.
Be sure to update your video card drivers and search for updates to the game from the manufacturer.
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
SHIPPING:
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
