King’s Quest Chapter 3: Once Upon A Climb release date is April 26, but an early build was being shown at this year’s Game Developer’s Conference. While Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 were both enjoyable, Chapter 3 looks to be the funniest entry yet.
Matt Korba, the creative director behind the rebooted series, walked us through the opening moments of the chapter. The new episode is based on King’s Quest II: Romancing The Throne, with King Graham looking to save a princess from a tower to be his queen.
One thing Korba was sure to point out is the new character model for Graham. “He’s a little older now, and has a little more muscle,” Korba said. This slightly beefier Graham does add to his regal look, especially compared to the wimpier King we saw in Chapter 2.
The game started with Graham on a trek to get to the tower. This scene, Korba said, was actually inspired by the film Citizen Kane. No matter how far along the path players get, the tower still looms in the distance, seemingly not changing in size.
“Chapter 3 will be more like a romantic comedy this time around,” Korba said when describing the overall tone of the next installment. This is a welcomed change of pace compared to the dreary setting and plot of Chapter 2. However, similar to Chapter 2, Once Upon A Climb will feature big decisions that players will be forced to make.
After a series of climbing puzzles, Graham eventually gets to the tower with his future queen in it, only to find two women waiting for him. Not only that, Graham now finds himself stuck at the top of the tower with both of them.
Over the course of the game, you will gain affinity with one of the princesses until finally deciding on asking one to join you as the queen of Daventry. Along the way, the story will explore the awkwardness of love and dating while also solving puzzles to gain freedom from the evil witch Hagatha.
King’s Quest Chapter 3: Once Upon A Climb will be coming out on April 26. Expect a review on iDigitalTimes not long after.
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