King's Quest II: Romancing the Throne

Overview

King's Quest II: Romancing the Throne is an adventure game in the King's Quest series. Players control King Graham, now ruler of Daventry, as he searches for a bride in the land of Kolyma. The game follows Graham's quest to rescue a maiden named Valanice, who is imprisoned in a quartz tower by an evil witch. Players guide Graham through various locations, solving puzzles and overcoming obstacles using inventory items and interaction with characters. The game world draws inspiration from fairy tales and folklore, featuring encounters with classic characters and creatures. King's Quest II expands on the gameplay established in the first game, offering a larger world to explore and more complex puzzles. As the second installment in the series, it continues the story of Graham and introduces elements that would become important to the broader King's Quest narrative, including the character of Valanice, Graham's future queen.

Developed by

Sierra On-Line

Published by

Sierra On-Line

Facts

Game modes

Single player

Player perspectives

Side view

Themes

Fantasy

Series

King's Quest

Game engine

AGI

Release dates

• DOS: Jun 20, 1985
• Apple II: Nov 7, 1985
• Atari ST/STE: Dec 12, 1985
• Amiga: Apr 2, 1987
• Mac: Jun 18, 1987
• Apple IIGS: Aug 18, 1988