King's Quest

King's Quest - Chapter 3: Once Upon a Climb Game Cover

About

Once Upon a Climb will be a romantic comedy adventure featuring King Graham’s wife and Gwendolyn’s grandmother, Queen Valanice. Longtime King's Quest fans will recognize the name and know the story of how Graham rescued Valanice from Hagatha's tower, but apparently the truth behind the fairy tale is more complicated than it appears.

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

King's Quest - Chapter 3: Once Upon a Climb screenshot

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Multi-faceted love story with humor and engaging characters.
Gorgeous visuals and vibrant world that enhance the storytelling.
Improved writing and character development, building intrigue for future chapters.

Puzzles felt simpler and less integrated compared to previous chapters.
Short length of the episode (about 2 hours).
Less focus on the grandchildren, which may disappoint some players.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
44%
33%
The story in King's Quest Chapter 3 is praised for its multi-faceted love narrative, humor, and engaging new characters, showcasing King Graham's growth and maturity. The script is described as fun and exciting, successfully building intrigue for future chapters while restoring the charm that was missing in Chapter 2. Overall, it is considered a strong example of modern storytelling in gaming, enhancing the episodic format.
- “King Graham returns in a true quest for love, filled with wonder, dangers, and of course, his soul mate!”
- “King's Quest is shaping up to be one of the stronger examples of storytelling in modern gaming, and gives episodic titles a good name.”
- “Once upon a climb brings back the charm that Chapter 2 of King's Quest lacked.”
- “King's Quest Chapter 3 truly capitalizes on its world and characters, with a fun and exciting script and the spectacle that was sorely lacking from Chapter 2.”
- “Most of all, the overarching plot is starting to form, building intrigue for Chapters 4 and 5.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by witty dialogue and a plethora of puns, contributing to a charming and endearing plot. Players appreciate the multi-faceted love story and the development of compelling characters, all enhanced by visually stunning elements. Overall, the humor effectively complements the narrative and character growth.
- “A multi-faceted love story, complete with humor and obligatory puns, compelling new characters, and gorgeous visuals.”
- “Funny dialogue, loads of puns, and an endearing plot.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics are praised for their stunning visuals that enhance the multi-faceted love story, complemented by humor and engaging new characters. The maturity of the storytelling is also reflected in the overall artistic presentation.
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning, bringing the world to life with vibrant colors and intricate details.”
- “Every scene is a visual masterpiece, showcasing breathtaking landscapes and beautifully designed characters.”
- “The art style is unique and captivating, making each moment in the game a joy to experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its vibrant world and ludicrous characters, culminating in a heart-warming ending that resonates emotionally, regardless of the player's choices.
- “The world is vibrant, the characters are ludicrous, and the ending is heartwarming no matter which choices were made.”