King's Quest: Quest for the Crown
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 910 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 858 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 992 fps | 806 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 980 fps | 784 fps | 637 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 840 fps | 672 fps | 546 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 925 fps | 740 fps | 592 fps | 481 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 900 fps | 720 fps | 576 fps | 468 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 850 fps | 680 fps | 544 fps | 442 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 775 fps | 620 fps | 496 fps | 403 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 700 fps | 560 fps | 448 fps | 364 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 600 fps | 480 fps | 384 fps | 312 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 435 fps | 348 fps | 278 fps | 226 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 819 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 936 fps | 761 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 840 fps | 683 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 990 fps | 792 fps | 644 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 930 fps | 744 fps | 605 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 919 fps | 735 fps | 588 fps | 478 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 788 fps | 630 fps | 504 fps | 410 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 694 fps | 555 fps | 444 fps | 361 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 675 fps | 540 fps | 432 fps | 351 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 638 fps | 510 fps | 408 fps | 332 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 581 fps | 465 fps | 372 fps | 302 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 525 fps | 420 fps | 336 fps | 273 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 450 fps | 360 fps | 288 fps | 234 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 326 fps | 261 fps | 209 fps | 170 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 840 fps | 672 fps | 538 fps | 437 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 780 fps | 624 fps | 499 fps | 406 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 700 fps | 560 fps | 448 fps | 364 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 660 fps | 528 fps | 422 fps | 343 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 620 fps | 496 fps | 397 fps | 322 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 490 fps | 392 fps | 314 fps | 255 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 420 fps | 336 fps | 269 fps | 218 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 370 fps | 296 fps | 237 fps | 192 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 360 fps | 288 fps | 230 fps | 187 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 340 fps | 272 fps | 218 fps | 177 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 310 fps | 248 fps | 198 fps | 161 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 280 fps | 224 fps | 179 fps | 146 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 240 fps | 192 fps | 154 fps | 125 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 174 fps | 139 fps | 111 fps | 90 fps |
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About
King's Quest: Quest for the Crown, released in 1984, is a classic adventure game that kickstarted the iconic King's Quest series. Players take on the role of Sir Graham, a knight in the fairy tale realm of Daventry, tasked with recovering three lost treasures to save the kingdom. The game's notable point lies in its pioneering use of graphics and storytelling, as it allows players to explore vast landscapes, solve intricate puzzles, and interact with a variety of characters and creatures, setting a precedent for future graphic adventure games.
In terms of performance, King's Quest: Quest for the Crown is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum benchmark score of around 1500. This means that players can expect smooth gameplay and solid FPS on older hardware, making it ideal for those with budget systems or retro PCs. Graphics settings can be adjusted easily, allowing players to maximize their experience without needing cutting-edge technology.
Should you play it? With a rating of 69/100, King's Quest: Quest for the Crown holds a place in gaming history as a charming and whimsical entry in the adventure genre. If you enjoy narrative-driven puzzle games, this title is definitely worth experiencing, both for its nostalgic value and its role in shaping modern gaming.
Performance profile
Released in May 1984, King's Quest: Quest for the Crown predates modern GPU acceleration as we know it today. It runs effortlessly on virtually any current hardware, including integrated graphics and entry-level laptops — framerate is limited by the engine, not the GPU.
Extremely light — King's Quest: Quest for the Crown runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
Storyline
The Kingdom of Daventry was once a prosperous one. King Edward, the Benevolent, ruled justly over his subordinates - there were no poverty and no wars. The only thing missing was a heir to the throne, but alas, King Edward and his queen were not able to produce one. One day a sorcerer appeared, promising to cast a spell upon the queen which would bring forth an heir. In return he asked for the Magic Mirror which was able to show the future. Not wanting to part with the mirror, King Edward decided to consult it first instead. The royal pair saw a gallant young man wearing the king's insignia. Believing the mirror was showing them their future son, they gave in to the sorcerer. But months later, the queen still had not conceived a child. Even worse, a famine spread over the Kingdom of Daventry, since the mirror, which for generations foretold the right time to bring out the crops, could not warn the king of an early autumn rainstorm which destroyed the whole harvest. After the famine came the plague which also struck the queen whose health was deteriorating quickly. Again help seemed to be on its way - this time in form of a dwarf who promised to cure the queen in exchange for the King's Shield, which was worn into every battle ever since and proved the king to be victorious every time. In despair King Edward agreed in order to save his beloved queen. But the dwarf and his medicine were false and the queen died. News spread thoughout the neighboring kingdoms that King Edward did not possess his conquering shield anymore and so their troops gathered and brought war to Daventry. Although Edward was able to fend off the invaders, the battles brought desolation to his kingdom which by then was only a mere shadow of its former glory. Many years passed and one day King Edward was riding out when he heard some cries for help. They turned out to be coming from a fair young lady who was being attacked by a pack of wild wolves. After fighting off the wild beasts, he invited the fair lady to his castle, where she stayed for some time and she and King Edward fell in love. At last, happy times seemed to be returning to Daventry, for the wedding between King Edward and Princess Dahlia of Cumberland, because that is who she was, was soon announced. But, alas, on the night before the wedding Princess Dahlia stole the keys to the royal treasury from King Edward to steal the Magic Chest which was magically refilling itself to the brim with gold coins no matter how many one took out. Princess Dahlia, was not a princess at all as it turned out, but an old and ugly witch. Bereft of all the magic treasures, Daventry grew poor and weak. King Edward called forth his favorite knight, Sir Graham, who had a striking resemblence with the gallant young man King Edward saw so many years ago in the magic mirror. Feeling his end to be near, he promised Sir Graham the Kingdom of Daventry, if he could retrieve all three of the magic treasures that got lost through theft and deceit...