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Sega Master System · Adventure
King's Quest I
| System | Sega Master System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 (originally 1984) |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Developer | Sierra |
| Publisher | Parker Brothers |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | King's Quest |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by Sierra and published by Parker Brothers, King's Quest I arrived on the Sega Master System in 1989 as an adventure game. Depending on the region, you may also know it as King's Quest: Quest for the Crown. This Master System release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1984.
It landed about 3 years into the Master System's life. Other notable Master System releases from 1989 include Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap, Psycho Fox and ALF. Among the 7 Master System adventure games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the King's Quest series. The series also appears on other systems with Wizard and the Princess (C64) and King's Quest V (NES).
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing King's Quest I is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
King's Quest I cheats & codes
54 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Maximum Score - 255 | 00D2-7CFF |
|---|---|
| Invisibility | 00D2-8201 |
| Shrunken (Worn Off - Use Mushroom Code Below Instead) | 00D2-8301 |
| Spell (Protection From Monsters) | 00D2-4A01 |
| Dagger | 00D2-4B01 |
| Bucket | 00D2-4C01 |
King's Quest I walkthroughs & guides
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King's Quest I FAQ
When did King's Quest I come out on the Master System?
King's Quest I was released for the Sega Master System in 1989; the original game dates back to 1984.
Who made King's Quest I?
It was developed by Sierra and published by Parker Brothers.
Is King's Quest I multiplayer?
No. King's Quest I is a single-player game.
How long does King's Quest I take to play?
As an adventure game, King's Quest I typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about King's Quest I on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.