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One might find this hard to believe, but it has actually been over 17 years since the latest edition of Roberta Williams´s King´s Quest got released (“King’s Quest: Mask of Eternity,” which would be Sierra Studios eighth title In the series), and I honestly never thought that I would ever get to see a new King´s Quest title again, because when I finished “King’s Quest: Mask of Eternity” back In 1999 (the game was released In December 1998). I had no Idea (whatsoever) that it would take 17 years for a brand-new King´s Quest game to get made.

So I kind of gave up on the thought of a King´s Quest 9 around 2001-2002 sometime, but then I found out about The Odd Gentlemen (Winterbottom and Flea Symphony) and Sierra Entertainment´s new “King´s Quest” game (which Is set for a Q3/Q4 release to Windows, PS3, PS4, 360 and Xbox One). Sure, “King´s Quest” (Aka “King´s Quest 2015”) was originally announced back in February 2011, But In some-odd way I missed out on It.

The new “Kings Quest” game Is made by The Odd Gentlemen (Flea Symphony, Winterbottom) and published by Sierra.

Anyhow, the new “King´s Quest” game will work as a reboot of sorts for the KQ series. However, even so, the game will not be a remake, sequel or a prequel. No, “King´s Quest 2015” will Instead work as an introduction of the KQ universe to a new (and old) audience, but with today’s graphics and standards of course. Here´s a huge surprise for me. However, KQ 2015 will NOT have a point-and-click interface. So I guess that KQ 2015 will have the same kind of keyboard interface that “Escape from Monkey Island” had (for example).

The new “King´s Quest” game Is also said to be divided into five episodes In total, and each episode will take place In different parts of the “King´s Quest” series (the previous KQ titles). One thing remains the same however, as the series main character (Graham of Daventry) makes his glorious return In the new KQ game.

“Kings Quest” will be released to Windows, PS3, PS4, 360 and Xbox One by the end of this year.

I have to say that Graham of Daventry looks a whole lot different in the new game though, because in the old “King´s Quest” titles. Daventry was a stud/beefcake, now his more like a Guybrush Threepwood kind of character. I don´t know if that´s for good or bad, but as long as KQ 2015 turns out to be an awesome and funny game, then I don´t really mind. I´m still somewhat curious to find out If The Odd Gentlemen will add some more famous KQ faces to the game though, such as Rosella and Alexander.

I´m quite sure that they will though. As It would be a rather foolish move not to include well-known previous characters from the series, Since It´s a reboot of the “King´s Quest” series after all. We will know for sure when “King´s Quest” gets closer to Its release later this year. As for me, I love the game (and the awesome music!) so far.

So are you guys/girls excited for the new “King´s Quest” game?

About King’s Quest (2015):
Developed by The Odd Gentlemen, the new King’s Quest™ reimagines all the charm, humor, puzzles, exploration and sense of wonder that made the franchise so magical when it first arrived thirty years ago. Old and grey, King Graham – the hero made legend in the original King’s Quest games – shares the extraordinary stories of his youth with his curious granddaughter, Gwendolyn, taking players back to the feats that shaped a kingdom.

And so begins an episodic saga that honors the core characters and familiar storylines of King Graham’s early adventures, setting up new chapters tied to – but independent of – the series that helped define Sierra and the adventure genre. Through these tales, a whole new generation can finally experience one of gaming’s most beloved journeys.