GameSpy
archive.gamespy.com
Review by Dan Bennett. "George and Nico are back for the best old-school adventure gaming to hit the scene in years." Score: 4/5
GameSpot Review (PlayStation)
gamespot.com
Rated 6.9/10 by Ben Stahl. "Broken Sword II is a wonderful throwback to the classic Sierra-style adventure game and is a great adventure for fans of the style." 70 screen shots. Reader reviews.
GameSpot Review
gamespot.com
Rated 7.6/10 by Vince Broady. "A vast, sprawling experiment that, while falling short of its goal, is enjoyable and noteworthy nonetheless." 12 screen shots. Reader reviews.
Adventure Collective Review
adventurecollective.com
Rated 4.5/5 by Lars Christensen. "Mask of Eternity is the most beautifully designed King's Quest to date. It represents another new plateau in both production and gameplay in the King's Quest series."
Gamer's Hell
gamershell.com
Review of Game Boy Advance version, with screen shots. Score: 8/10
GameSpot Review
gamespot.com
Rated 6.4/10 "Novices and wanna-be adventurers, beware." By Rebecca B. Anderson.
Quandary Review
quandaryland.com
"When is a King's Quest not a King's Quest? When it's King's Quest: Mask of Eternity!" By Rosemary Young.
Game Revolution Review
gamerevolution.com
Rated A- by Dr. Moo. "Difficulty nonwithstanding, I have truly enjoyed my time spent aboard the ship."
Adrenaline Vault Review
avault.com
Rated 2.5/5 by Bob Mandel. "With nothing really novel to offer, and a short gameplay experience with few characters, locales, or tantalizing puzzles, this adventure-puzzle game is best suited for novice adventurers."
GameSpy Review
archive.gamespy.com
Rated 69% by Tamara "Curacao" Schembri. "A good game let down by some unforgivable bugs and glitches."
David Tanguay's Review
sentex.net
Rated -3 on -5 to +5 scale. "King's Quest 5 is a very glossy production, but it is a poor adventure and a poor game."
GameZone Review
gamezone.com
Reviewer: Rgerbino [score 7/10] "In Cold Blood offers some decent adventuring with some tedious action elements. "
Quandary
quandaryland.com
by Rosemary Young - "It's a very good game, with some fine (mechanical-type) puzzles but it is one for the experienced adventurer."
UHS: King's Quest V Hints
uhs-hints.com
Universal Hint System hints by Robert Norton.
GameSpot's Circle of Blood Walkthrough
gamespot.com
Complete path through game.
Quandary Review
quandaryland.com
"It has something for everyone - puzzles for us adults, and a suitably scary grave-yard and haunted house that the kids will adore." By Rosemary Young.
Review by Andrew "Zarf" Plotkin
eblong.com
"It explores a lot of ground that I want other games to explore... But due to large problems and small, Lighthouse just isn't much fun."
Avault - Review
avault.com
Review by Bob Mandel. Published March 26, 2001 [3.5/5] "In addition, In Cold Blood is quite fast-paced, and that combined with the frequent cutscenes reinforces its similarity to espionage movies rather than more plodding spy novels."
Just Adventure Interview with Royal Quest Team
justadventure.com
Audrey Wells interviews the Royal Quest team, Stuart Feldhamer, voice actor Josh Mandel, and original King's Quest author Roberta Williams.
Adventure Collective: Just Don't Call it King's Quest!
adventurecollective.com
Editorial by Sean Molley. Argues that MoE does not relate in any meaningful way to the rest of the series, though it attempts to do interesting things with the adventure genre.
GAMEZ.com
gamez.com
Links to a cheat and a walkthrough page for the game.
GameSpot Review
gamespot.com
Rated 7.6/10 by Jeffrey Adam Young. "In The First Degree quickly teaches you how to think like a criminal prosecutor." Reader reviews.
Starship Titanic Hint Guide, The
pweb.uunet.de
Hints without spoiling the game
WorldVillage
worldvillage.com
Rated 3/5 by Edmond Meinfelder
Just Adventure +
justadventure.com
[B+] Review by Stuart Yoder.
Quandary Review
quandaryland.com
"It's pure fun and not too harrowing, so it's great for everyone, for novices as well as for experienced players who still have a soft spot for humorous cartoon-type graphic adventures." By Gordon Aplin.
Coming Soon Magazine
csoon.com
Rated 94%. "Revolution Software has mastered the adventure genre, elegantly mixing historical facts and fiction to create captivating stories that literally illuminate the player's imagination."
Universal Hint System Hints
uhs-hints.com
Select specific questions and view hints in progressively detailed steps, from subtle nudges to full answers.
Gaming Nexus
gamingnexus.com
Review by Randy Kalista, with screen shots. Score: 8 out of 10.
GameSpot Review (Game Boy Advance)
gamespot.com
Rated 7.0/10 by Tim Tracy. "Gamers who like their games action-oriented may find Broken Sword to be too slow, but patient folks who like a good story that continually unravels will be delighted by this game." 37 screen shots. Reader reviews.
MobyGames: The Dagger of Amon Ra
mobygames.com
Credits, cover art, screenshots, user reviews, technical specifications, trivia.
Quandary Review
quandaryland.com
"Despite my disappointment with the game as a whole I quite enjoyed solving the puzzles and opening up new locations to explore." By Gordon Aplin.
PIB Review
pibweb.com
"An interesting and entertaining game for experienced game players."
Star-Struct Inc.
starlightlines.com
Lively user forum posing as official site of the fictional constructors of the Starship Titanic
Games Over
gamesover.com
Text solution for the game.
SciFi.com: Douglas Adams
scifi.com
Read a transcript of his chat at SciFi.com focusing on his computer game "Starship Titanic."
Gamer's Hell Review (Game Boy Advance)
gamershell.com
Rated 8/10 by Andreas "Interman". "If you're in search of an adventure you can bring with you on the buss or wherever you want then Broken Sword: The Shadow of The Templars is something you should check out."
GameSpot Review (PlayStation)
gamespot.com
Rated 5.8/10 by Moira Muldoon. "The terrific storyline has been kept intact, with all its shadowy nuances of the occult and unexpected humor, but the game just isn't as fun to play as it was on the PC." Reader reviews.
GameSpot
gamespot.com
HTML walkthrough with screen shots.
The Armchair Empire
armchairempire.com
Review by Mark Leung, with screen shots. Score: 7.2 out of 10.
Gameboomer - Review
gameboomers.com
Review by Becky. [2.5 out of 5]"And even if the puzzles leave you cross-eyed and quivering, the world pulls you in, manipulating without mercy."
WorthPlaying
worthplaying.com
Review by Mark Crump with screen shots. Score: 8.8/10
The Adrenaline Vault
avault.com
Review by Shawn Quigley, with screen shots. Score: 3.5/5
Mrr Bills Adventureland
mrbillsadventureland.com
Review by Mr Bill. "One of the best games ever produced by Sierra Online, a classic, and we highly recommend it!"
Just Adventure
justadventure.com
Rated C by Ray Ivey. "It's not quite as good as the first game. But, as Circle of Blood is a masterpiece, second-best is very good indeed."
Adventure Collective Review
adventurecollective.com
"This is a must play and experience adventure game for any adventure game lover out there."
Gamezilla
gamezilla.com
Rated 75% by Kajtryna Hanson
Quandary Review
quandaryland.com
"As a full price product Labyrinth of Time falls short of value for money but as a budget purchase it's worth consideration." By Rosemary Young.
GameSpot Review
gamespot.com
Rated 6.0/10 by Ron Dulin. "Dracula Resurrection is a somewhat interesting adventure only because it's quick, easy, and atmospheric." 6 screen shots. Reader reviews.
The Spoiler Centre - Labyrinth of Time
the-spoiler.com
Complete walkthrough of the game.
PIB Review
pibweb.com
"If you haven't bought it yet, you should. Highly recommended for intermediate to advanced adventure game players, beginners may find it very tough."
Gamespot
gamespot.com
With a review, screenshots, cheats and downloads.
GameSpot Review (PC)
gamespot.com
Rated 9.2/10 by Rebecca B. Anderson. "Beautifully illustrated, hand-painted graphics combined with an entertainingly twisted plot makes this an eye-catching adventure to savor." Reader reviews. 5 screen shots.
Just Adventure Review
justadventure.com
Rated A- by Michal Necasek. "The Last Express is a very well-made game, created with love and unprecedented attention to detail."
The Cincinnati Enquirer
cincinnati.com
Reviewed by James Bottorff (2/5). "If the animation doesn't bother you, the sound surely will."
The Spoiler Centre: Walkthroughs
the-spoiler.com
A set of four walkthroughs available by different authors.
The Spoiler Centre - Freddy Pharkas
the-spoiler.com
Walkthroughs for the game including one for the demo version.
Just Adventure Review
justadventure.com
"Revolution Software has developed a very worthy point and click adventure game ... and it is definitely worth your look." by Bob Freese.
In Cold Blood
adventurecompanygames.com
Publisher's official page includes 6 screenshots.
Draco's Companions of Xanth Page
members.tripod.com
Fan who wants to obtain the rights to republish and market the game, requesting people e-mail to sign a petition.
Apollo Guide Review
apolloguide.com
Rated 68% by Ron Neufeld. "Balancing the bafflement versus the graphical richness and humour, I found Starship Titanic a decent game, but one that others may want to try before they buy."
Universal Hint System: Dracula Resurrection
uhs-hints.com
Select specific questions and view hints in progressively detailed steps, from subtle nudges to full answers.
Quandary Review
quandaryland.com
"In Cold Blood is still an entertaining journey for action adventure fans although as with all games that walk this narrow path between action and adventure it will probably be criticized from both sides of the fence." By Gordon Aplin.
The Adrenaline Vault
avault.com
Review by Chris Harding, with screen shots. Score: 4/5
UHS: The Dagger of Amon Ra Hints
uhs-hints.com
Gradual hints by Robert Norton.
Adventure Gamers Hands-on Preview
adventuregamers.com
"Based on current previews, our overall impression is that things are looking very promising for Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon to be a new standard-bearer for the revitalized adventure genre." By Marek Bronstring.
Adventure Review: King Graham is Finally Back!
adventurecollective.com
Rated 4/5 by Eivind Røbekk Hagerup. "The spectacular music, gorgeous graphics, and wonderful gameplay make this game a joy to experience!"
GameSpot Review (PC)
gamespot.com
Rated 7.9/10 by Moira Muldoon. "It's Circle of Blood with new characters, a new storyline, a new threat to world harmony, and a few omissions and additions that help to streamline the adventure." Reader reviews.
Adventure Gamers Preview
adventuregamers.com
Coverage of ECTS game show presentation and interview with Charles Cecil.
Adrenaline Vault Review
avault.com
Rated 4.5/5. Gushing accolade by David Laprad.
mattgerald.net walkthrough
mattgerrald.net
Walkthrough of the game, with some Christian evangelism
Starship Titanic Emergency Message System
spangmonkey.com
Fan site focused on the Starlightlines online Employee Forum and Starship Titanic. Original articles, links and discussion area.
David Tanguay's Review: King's Quest IV
sentex.net
Rated -3 on -5 to +5 scale. "King's Quest IV is a good program, but the game side falls flat. The spare story doesn't even try to compensate for the haphazard design."
PIB Review
pibweb.com
"Plenty of game play, lovely graphics, well written dialogue are all to the plus side of this game. Extensive amounts of time spent listening to characters begins to go on the negative side."
GameSpot Review
gamespot.com
Rated 7.1/10 by Ron Dulin. "Starship Titanic is an enjoyable tribute to an older era of adventure gaming." Reader reviews.
Laura Land
members.tripod.com
Ultimate online resource for fans of the Laura Bow Series by Sierra OnLine. The Colonel's Bequest (1989) The Dagger of Amon Ra (1991)
UHS: King's Quest IV Hints
uhs-hints.com
Universal Hint System hints by Robert Norton.
Just Adventure Review: Kings Quest 5
justadventure.com
Rated B+ by Adam Rodman. "Kings Quest 5 is, overall, a good game. It was groundbreaking when it was initially released, but it has lost its state-of-the-art appeal over nine years."
Starship Titanic SGT Class Forum
network54.com
Installation and start-up help for the Douglas Adams PC/Mac game, with patches and technical support.
David Tanguay's Review
sentex.net
Rated -4 of -5 to +5 scale. "King's Quest II is nothing more than a sequel: an uninspired clone of the original, another spin around the block for the game engine."
Just Adventure: Look What They've Done to My Game, Ma
justadventure.com
Article about Royal Quest and the King's Quest I remake by Audrey Wells.
Just Adventure Review: Kings Quest 2
justadventure.com
Rated C by Adam Rodman. "This boring and mediocre game left me disappointed."
Douglas Adams's Starship Titanic
starshiptitanic.com
Official web site for Douglas Adams' Starship Titanic
Review by Andrew "Zarf" Plotkin
eblong.com
"Starship Titanic is full of puzzles that are entirely impossible to solve, unless you're Douglas Adams."
UHS: King's Quest III Hints
uhs-hints.com
Universal Hint System hints by Robert Norton.
Quandary Review
quandaryland.com
"The Dagger of Amon Ra is an excellent game for murder mystery fans. Though the graphics seem a little pixilated now, this is no problem as the gameplay easily rivals many games that are published today." By Rosemary Young.
GameZone
gamezone.com
Review by Anise Hollingshead, with screen shots. Score: 8.4/10
3D Avenue
3davenue.com
Review of PlayStation 2 version by Simon Hutchinson, with screen shots. Score: 85 out of 100.
Broken Sword - The Sleeping Dragon
brokenswordgame.com
Official site. Includes backstory, news, and image gallery.
Wicked Toast
wickedtoast.com
Review by Michael Butt, with screen shots. Score 5/5
GameSpy
xbox.gamespy.com
Preview by Bryn Williams, with screen shots.
Quandary Review
quandaryland.com
"The Last Express is a quality production, but it's not for everyone -- the timed sequences and fighting sequences may turn off some adventurers, which is a shame because there is much here to enjoy." By Gordon Aplin.
Adventure Collective
adventurecollective.com
"I really like Broken Sword II and that it's one of the best games on the market." Review by Eric Gos and Philip Jong
Quandary Review
quandaryland.com
"Some players will handle the keyboard interface; some won't, so this is for you to decide. It's definitely well worth playing if you are a keyboard friendly Broken Sword fan and don't mind the change of emphasis." By Steve Ramsey and Gordon Aplin.
IGN Preview
pc.ign.com
"Sean Penn cracks knuckles in anticipation of a new game from Philos Labs."
Broken Sword 2.5: Return of the Templars
baphometsfluch25.de
Unofficial fangame sequel to Broken Sword 2.
Starship Titanic
starshiptitanic.com
A chat forum for help, hints, technical support and freebie downloads from a team of skilled helpers.
SimpleBrokenSword
simplebrokensword.free.fr
Articles and downloads related to the Broken Sword games.
Adventure Collective Review: Identity Crisis
adventureclassicgaming.com
Rated 4/5 by Joppe Bos. "What attracts me the most is that this is the first King's Quest game where magic is used extensively in the gameplay."
A for Adventure - Review
a-for-adventure.com
Brief summary of the game with screenshots.
UHS: King's Quest II Hints
uhs-hints.com
Universal Hint System hints by Robert Norton.
Adventure Collective Review: Murder She Wrote
adventurecollective.com
Rated 3/5 by Robert Perrett. "While the graphics may appear dated, the Dagger of Amon Ra is a nicely done adventure title suitable for all mystery lovers."
PIB Review
pibweb.com
"This game is best suited to either real adventure game addicts or those who don't mind resorting to the walkthroughs occasionally."
MobyGames: The Colonel's Bequest
mobygames.com
Credits, cover art, screenshots, user reviews, technical specifications, trivia.
The Last Express - The Best Game Ever
members.lycos.co.uk
Fan webpage with review, blurbs, screenshots, and links to demos, trailers & videos.
David Tanguay's Review: King's Quest III
sentex.net
Rated -4 on -5 to +5 scale. "There's little to like in King's Quest III."
Revolution: In Cold Blood
revolution.co.uk
Developer's official page includes 6 screenshots.
UHS: King's Quest I Hints
uhs-hints.com
Universal Hint System hints by Greg Edwards.
Review by Andrew "Zarf" Plotkin
eblong.com
"If you have any interest in graphical IF, you should play The Last Express. For the sheer chutzpah of it all, if nothing else."
GameSpot
gamespot.com
Screen shots and announcement.
David Tanguay's Review
sentex.net
Rated -1 on -5 to +5 scale. "King's Quest has a charming feel to it. The overall game has a good architecture, but there are lapses in reason in some specifics."
GameTown
members.aol.com
Hints for solving the puzzles.
UHS: The Colonel's Bequest Hints
uhs-hints.com
Gradual hints by Robert Norton.
Adventureland: Laura Bow
if-legends.org
Describes the games in the series.