Fantasy1990· Sierra On-Line

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

King Graham returns home to find his castle vanished and his family kidnapped by the evil wizard Mordack. The first King's Quest with VGA graphics and a point-and-click interface, and a major leap forward for the series.

How to play today

Play via ScummVM

Free, open-source engine — you'll need to supply the original game files

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Get on Abandonware

Fan-preserved copy — legal status varies by region

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Original platforms

DOSWindowsAmigaNES

Availability

ScummVM Abandonware

Setup notes

Beware the infamous dead ends — some actions earlier in the game can make completion impossible much later. Save often.