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Actual Game
King's Quest VII
The Princeless Bride
1-Click XP Vista
Win 7 & 8 Install
(Sierra 1994)
MY PROMISE
My games are genuine, install in one step, look, sound and play in Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista and XP like they did in the old days, or your money back. This is my unconditional guarantee for three years.
WHAT IS INCLUDED This listing includes the original game CD. A complete electronic manual is also included. The box is pictured for reference only and it, and the jewel case, are NOT included. The game is the final 2.00b version and has no speed or timer problems.
I will also provide a compatibility CD that will allow the game to run under Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista and XP.
INSTALLATIONOne step: Insert the CD and my installer will automatically allow the game to work on your computer. Done. Yes, it really is that simple.
Want to play? Click the icon. Want the game off your computer? Click Uninstall. Zero hassle.
TECH SUPPORT Rapid response technical support for three years is always an e-mail or phone call away.
In the extremely rare event I cannot get this title to work on your system I will take it back for a full refund. All I ask is minimal assistance from you during the troubleshooting process.
Game Review
King's Quest VII heralds the adventures of Princess Rosella and Queen Valanice in the magical realm of Eldritch. The central story involves the marital status, or rather lack of, of Princess Rosella. Designed by the venerable game designer Roberta Williams as well as Lorelei Shannon, the latest King's Quest tells the story of a classic fairy tale of love and justice. Featuring animation that rivals that of Disney, the game's simplistic interface sports a new level of intuitive gameplay.
In the magical kingdom of Daventry, Queen Valanice is concern about the lack of interest by Princess Rosella in pursuing marriage. As they stroll along the Daventry countryside discussing the princess' future, Rosella is distracted by a reflection she sees in a pond. When a strange creature pops out of the water and then back in, Rosella is intrigued and dives into the magical pond to follow. The startled Valanice immediately plunges in to save Rosella, but a whirlpool has whisked each to a different part of a magical realm called Eldritch. While searching for each other, they both learn that this wondrous world is haunted by an evil enchantress named Malicia. Traveling between the Desert, the Vulcanix Underground, the town of Falderal, the land of Ooga Booga, and Etheria among others, each meets many interesting characters including the Three Fates, the Headless Horseman, and the Troll King. You must help Queen Valanice and Princess Rosella to defeat the evil Malicia who plans to destroy Eldritch. Only then will Princess Rosella find her true love and long-lasting romance.The King's Quest series long represented a triumph in graphic adventure gaming since its debut. Each game in the series is known to set groundbreaking technologies and new standards for all other adventure games to strive. King's Quest VII: The Princeless Bride is no exception. The name of the game obviously draws parody from the movie The Princess Bride. According to Sierra two other subtitles, "What's Lava Got to Do with It" and "Rosella Vs. The Volcano" were also considered before being replaced.
With over 70 different characters, thousands of animation shots had to be created. Over 120 artists were used to create this masterpiece of animation. In fact, Sierra delegated the animation work to four animation houses. The quality of these animations are evident and yet consistent throughout the entire game. All the dialogues were recorded by professional voice actors. Over 100 fully orchestrated melodies and original compositions were scored for this game.
In King's Quest VII: The Princeless Bride, the player alternates in controlling between Valanice and Rosella during each of the 6 chapters of the game. Puzzle enthusiasts may be disappointed by the quality of some of the puzzles. However, there are a number of clever puzzles, each with a number of different solutions, which should help to silence the critics. Although it is possible for the player to get killed in the game, an option is available to replay last sequence prior to the fatal move. True to the traditional of King's Quest, ample amount of clues are available to solve the puzzles which are all quite logical.
Playing this game is indeed like watching a Disney quality cartoon, but one that unfolds under the player's control. The qualities and details in both the character and background animations are simply extraordinary. Both protagonists are fully animated with multiple poses. All animation playbacks are smooth, except perhaps the background scrolling. This is one of the few games published which features a female figure as the main protagonist. In fact, this game is the first adventure game ever published that features two female protagonists.
Overall, King's Quest VII: The Princeless Bride is a worthy entry. It is easy to see why Sierra had the reputation of breaking new ground with each release of its flagship series.
