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Released
Nov 9, 1990
Studio
Sierra On-Line
Platforms
6

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

Nov 9, 1990 Sierra On-Line 6 platforms

Adventure video game Point-and-click adventure Puzzle video game Fantasy Historical

King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder is an adventure game in the long-running King's Quest series. Players control King Graham as he embarks on a quest to rescue the Royal Family of Daventry, who have mysteriously disappeared. The game takes place in a fantasy world filled with magic and peril, where Graham must overcome obstacles and solve puzzles to progress. As the fifth installment in the series created by Roberta Williams, King's Quest V builds upon the graphical adventure game format that Williams pioneered, combining text and visuals to create an immersive storytelling experience. The game continues the legacy of the King's Quest series, which had become a popular and influential franchise in the computer gaming industry by the time of its release.

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Released
  • November 9, 1990North America
  • 1990Europe
  • 1991Japan
  • February 25, 2010Worldwide
Also known as
King's Quest 5 King's Quest V KQ5 國王密使 V
Versions
Standalone expansions
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Languages
1 language English fully voiced
  • English audio · interface

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