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Anakin Skywalker · 01/16/2012, 08:41 pm

Which are the best and worst KQ games, and why?

Chyron8472 · 01/16/2012, 09:04 pm

The visuals and score (ie. non-singing background music) of KQ5 and KQ6 are both great. However, the puzzle design and animals' voice work in KQ5 are bad to the point of becoming embarrassing at times.

Lambonius · 01/16/2012, 09:39 pm

For me, KQ5 speaks to the pinnacle of everything that KQ was always about. Free exploration, danger, adventure, a light-hearted but urgent story. And on top of that, the art and music is timeless and beautiful. Just awesome, in my book. I have no problem overlooking its flaws.

Blackthorne519 · 01/17/2012, 03:28 am

This? Again? Haven't we been asked this question a thousand times?

I'm changing it up. The best and worst was MoE.

Bt

Anakin Skywalker · 01/17/2012, 04:17 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackthorne519

This? Again? Haven't we been asked this question a thousand times?

I'm changing it up. The best and worst was MoE.

Bt

What else is there to really talk about?

Chyron8472 · 01/17/2012, 05:20 am

My thoughts exactly. Anakin is attempting to foster conversation.

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Originally Posted by Blackthorne519

I'm changing it up. The best and worst was MoE.

I don't even consider MoE as part of the core series. That is to say it's not KQ8 to me, just KQ:MoE.

I might acknowledge the existence of the MoE storyline if other games (eg. AGDI's KQ3Redux) refer to it, but I don't consider MoE when comparing KQ games to each other given the disparity in gameplay style.

exo · 01/17/2012, 05:42 am

My favorite KQ game is King Graham's Board Game Challenge.

Blackthorne519 · 01/17/2012, 07:36 am

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Originally Posted by Chyron8472

My thoughts exactly. Anakin is attempting to foster conversation.

I don't even consider MoE as part of the core series. That is to say it's not KQ8 to me, just KQ:MoE.

I might acknowledge the existence of the MoE storyline if other games (eg. AGDI's KQ3Redux) refer to it, but I don't consider MoE when comparing KQ games to each other given the disparity in gameplay style.

I know he's trying to foster conversation, but really - some conversations don't need to be fostered. We've already had this topic, or varients of it, at least 10 times in these forums already, not to mention other forums.

It's beating a dead, dead, dead horse. Best and worst King's Quests? There's only 8 of them, and there hasn't been a new one in over a decade.... there are other things to talk about regarding King's Quest than just ranking them.

Bt

KatieHal · 01/17/2012, 09:04 am

Yeah, this topic has been asked and discussed and done several times here already. And no doubt begun by Anakin more than once, too, so...bring up something new!

Best and worst costume design in KQ, GO!

(waits for someone to inevitably say Graham for both)

Chyron8472 · 01/17/2012, 12:42 pm

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Originally Posted by KatieHal

Best and worst costume design in KQ, GO!

Best: Rosella with princess clothes in KQ4.

Worst: Beast in human form in KQ6

Sarendor · 01/21/2012, 11:40 am

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Originally Posted by Chyron8472

Worst: Beast in human form in KQ6

This must have been Telltale's inpiration for DeSinge.

PimPamPet · 01/21/2012, 12:18 pm

Best: KQ8.
Worst: KQ6.

Or vice versa.

Murray the Chao · 01/28/2012, 10:05 pm

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Originally Posted by Chyron8472

Worst: Beast in human form in KQ6

I didn't mind his outfit, it was that stupid wig! He looks a LOT better in TSl.

wilco64256 · 01/29/2012, 09:30 am

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Originally Posted by Murray the Chao

I didn't mind his outfit, it was that stupid wig! He looks a LOT better in TSl.

I definitely must agree about the wig, even with all the other weird and random stuff going on in that game that wig just seemed super out of place.

ATMachine · 01/29/2012, 09:41 am

I didn't mind the wig too much, mainly because it's pretty standard costume for 17th century French Baroque, the style the KQ6 artists were going for. (It's actually a common setting for Beauty and the Beast illustrations--Disney's initial concept designs for their film were very Baroque in style, but the final movie toned it down quite a bit.)

BagginsKQ · 01/29/2012, 09:39 pm

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I didn't mind his outfit, it was that stupid wig! He looks a LOT better in TSl.

I personally have to disagree on this...

ATM is right.

GuybrushWilco · 01/30/2012, 06:12 am

I can say that my personal favorite is King's Quest 6, which is followed closely by King's Quest 5. I didn't like King's Quest 7 as much as the others, but it was still a fun adventure game. I never played Mask of Eternity, although I hear that is actually a decent action adventure.

MusicallyInspired · 01/30/2012, 06:31 am

Most don't believe it lives up to the King's Quest name and it does have some minor problems, but it is a decent game on its own.

BagginsKQ · 01/30/2012, 08:31 am

I prefer it over KQ7. KQ7 is probably my least favorite.

I can't say I have a specific favorite, on a given day that could be KQ2, KQ5, KQ6 and KQ8. Just depends on the mood and what I feel like playing.

Interestingly Of the last two KQ by Roberta, KQ7 was nearly critically panned by most professional reviewers, KQ8 received largely positive reviews.

Most of the KQ7 critics criticized it has being childish (mixed opinion on the use of cartoony animation and silly elements) and outdated (didn't offer anything new to the genre). Even those who criticized it for oversimplifying the interface.

Whereas in KQ8 receive mostly positive reviews, based on my research I've found they are mixed nearly 50/50 on if KQ8 stayed true, living up to KQ or was something different entirely. It is certainly one of the most controversial KQ (it shares that distinction with KQ7 (and a lesser extent KQ3 according to Roberta)).

*Irishmile* · 01/30/2012, 03:30 pm

From best to worst.

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01/16/2012, 08:41 pm	#1
Anakin Skywalker Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 609	Best and Worst KQ game? Which are the best and worst KQ games, and why?

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KatieHal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 111	Yeah, this topic has been asked and discussed and done several times here already. And no doubt begun by Anakin more than once, too, so...bring up something new! Best and worst costume design in KQ, GO! (waits for someone to inevitably say Graham for both) __________________ Katie Hallahan Designer & Public Relations Director Phoenix Online Studios "Change is the constant, the signal for rebirth, the egg of the phoenix." Christina Baldwin

01/30/2012, 08:31 am	#19
BagginsKQ Yes, Fact, it is KQ8... Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,099	I prefer it over KQ7. KQ7 is probably my least favorite. I can't say I have a specific favorite, on a given day that could be KQ2, KQ5, KQ6 and KQ8. Just depends on the mood and what I feel like playing. Interestingly Of the last two KQ by Roberta, KQ7 was nearly critically panned by most professional reviewers, KQ8 received largely positive reviews. Most of the KQ7 critics criticized it has being childish (mixed opinion on the use of cartoony animation and silly elements) and outdated (didn't offer anything new to the genre). Even those who criticized it for oversimplifying the interface. Whereas in KQ8 receive mostly positive reviews, based on my research I've found they are mixed nearly 50/50 on if KQ8 stayed true, living up to KQ or was something different entirely. It is certainly one of the most controversial KQ (it shares that distinction with KQ7 (and a lesser extent KQ3 according to Roberta)). Last edited by BagginsKQ; 01/30/2012 at 03:31 pm.

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Irishmile The Skipping Dead Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WI, its a paradise 3 months of the year Posts: 6,542	From best to worst. 6 5 3 4 7 1 2 8 __________________ unholy THIS! I am a community moderator, here to assist, keep the peace, and keep these boards clean and friendly for all. I am a volunteer, and not a Telltale employee, and my opinions are my own.

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01/16/2012, 09:04 pm	#2
Chyron8472 Killer Walrus Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 4,075	The visuals and score (ie. non-singing background music) of KQ5 and KQ6 are both great. However, the puzzle design and animals' voice work in KQ5 are bad to the point of becoming embarrassing at times.

01/16/2012, 09:39 pm	#3
Lambonius Banned Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 596	For me, KQ5 speaks to the pinnacle of everything that KQ was always about. Free exploration, danger, adventure, a light-hearted but urgent story. And on top of that, the art and music is timeless and beautiful. Just awesome, in my book. I have no problem overlooking its flaws.

01/17/2012, 03:28 am	#4
Blackthorne519 Banned Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New York Posts: 339	This? Again? Haven't we been asked this question a thousand times? I'm changing it up. The best and worst was MoE. Bt

01/17/2012, 05:42 am	#7
exo More Human then Human Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 179	My favorite KQ game is King Graham's Board Game Challenge.

01/21/2012, 12:18 pm	#12
PimPamPet Freelance Police Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 339	Best: KQ8. Worst: KQ6. Or vice versa.

01/29/2012, 09:41 am	#15
ATMachine Forbidden Power! Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 408	I didn't mind the wig too much, mainly because it's pretty standard costume for 17th century French Baroque, the style the KQ6 artists were going for. (It's actually a common setting for Beauty and the Beast illustrations--Disney's initial concept designs for their film were very Baroque in style, but the final movie toned it down quite a bit.)

01/30/2012, 06:12 am	#17
GuybrushWilco Pirate Janitor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 437	I can say that my personal favorite is King's Quest 6, which is followed closely by King's Quest 5. I didn't like King's Quest 7 as much as the others, but it was still a fun adventure game. I never played Mask of Eternity, although I hear that is actually a decent action adventure.