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King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder!
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Sierra On-Line · Activision

King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder!

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King's Quest V is a point-and-click adventure where you guide King Graham through a fantasy realm to find his vanished family. The kingdom of Daventry has disappeared, and Graham must explore varied locations—forests, deserts, mountains—solving inventory puzzles and navigating dialogue trees with the locals. You'll collect items, figure out their uses, and apply them in often non-obvious ways to progress. The game uses a mouse-driven interface instead of text commands, letting you click to move Graham and interact with objects. Expect classic adventure game logic: some solutions require trial and error or backtracking with the right item. Death is common if you make wrong choices. The fantasy setting includes wizards, talking animals, and magical artifacts. It's suited for players who enjoy methodical exploration and don't mind getting stuck occasionally.

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Sierra On-Line
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Activision
Release
Nov 9, 1990
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32 ratings
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74/100
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~10h
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