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King's Quest: Quest for the Crown is the first game in the King's Quest series. Players control Sir Graham, a knight of Daventry, who is tasked by King Edward to find three lost treasures to save the kingdom. The game takes place in a fairy tale-inspired world where Graham must explore, solve puzzles, and interact with various characters and creatures. Players navigate Graham through different locations, collecting items and using them to overcome obstacles. The game pioneered the graphic adventure genre, combining text commands with visual elements. As the inaugural title in the series, Quest for the Crown established many of the themes and gameplay elements that would become hallmarks of the King's Quest franchise, including its fantasy setting, puzzle-solving mechanics, and the character of Graham who would become a central figure in the series' lore.
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Amiga
December 31, 1987

Mac
December 31, 1987

DOS
May 10, 1984
PC (Microsoft Windows)
August 24, 2010
Sega Master System/Mark III
December 31, 1989
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Apple II
December 31, 1984

Apple IIGS
December 31, 1987

Atari ST/STE
December 31, 1986
IBM
Activision
Parker Brothers
Sierra On-Line
Sierra On-Line
Microsmiths
Acronym: KQ1
Other Alias: King's Quest 1
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