King's Quest III Redux
| Industry | Video game development |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | King's Quest III: To Heir Is Human Redux |
King's Quest III: To Heir Is Human—also known as King's Quest III Redux'—is a fangame that reinterprets Sierra Entertainment's original King's Quest III: To Heir Is Human, which follows the events of King's Quest II: Romancing the Stones. Created by AGD Interactive, this version was launched in February 2011 under a fan license granted by Sierra, a division of Activision Blizzard. It broadens the original narrative and continues the storyline of the antagonist known as The Father, who was introduced previously. While preserving the original game’s title, the designation "King's Quest III Redux" is used within the game’s files and user interface to distinguish this edition.
Background
The storyline revolves around Gwydion, who was abducted as an infant by the malevolent sorcerer Manannan, affiliated with the Black Cloak Society. Manannan enslaves Gwydion until he turns eighteen, at which point he plans to kill him. As this critical age approaches, Gwydion must find a way to escape and return to his homeland. Throughout his quest, he uncovers his true identity as Prince Alexander and learns that his kingdom is under threat. After overcoming Manannan’s power, Alexander flees Llewdor by sea but is subsequently captured by pirates who compel him to seek treasure on Treasure Island. Upon retrieving the loot belonging to pirate Seran, Alexander manages to break free, traverses mountainous terrain into Daventry, and ultimately rescues the realm from a three-headed dragon and The Father’s machinations.
Reception
The title was met with favorable feedback from various gaming publications. Media outlets such as CNN applauded its effective revival of classic gaming experiences, while reviews from Metacritic, Destructoid, Just Adventure, Macworld, among others, were largely positive.
See also
- King's Quest III: To Heir Is Human (Sierra)
- King's Quest III: To Heir Is Human (Infamous Adventures)
- King's Quest II: Romancing the Stones
- Quest for Glory II: Trial By Fire (AGD Interactive)
- Al Emmo and the Lost Dutchman's Mine
External links
- Retro games big in 2011 (CNN coverage of KQ3 Redux)
- KQ3 Redux announcement on IGN
- KQ3 Redux (IMDB)
- King's Quest Fan games recall and rewrite the good old days (WCF Courier)
- Games Radar's top thirty free games