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Actions

King's Quest II: Romancing the Throne action controls
Arrow Up
Move north
Arrow Down
Move south
Arrow Left
Move west
Arrow Right
Move east
Enter
Submit a typed command

Control notes

  • Most interaction is performed by typing English commands in the parser.

  • The supplied controls describe the DOS version, not emulator key mappings.

How it plays

How does King's Quest II: Romancing the Throne play?

The game uses a first-person illustrated view with Graham represented on the screen. Players move through Kolyma, examine scenery, collect objects, talk to characters, and type commands such as LOOK, TAKE, or USE to solve puzzles.

Kolyma is divided into several connected regions with multiple routes and optional discoveries. Progress depends on finding the right items and satisfying characters' requests. Points are awarded for important solutions, while incorrect actions can cause death and require a restore or restart.

Plan your run

What is the best way to play King's Quest II: Romancing the Throne?

Explore each region carefully and record locations that seem inaccessible; several paths open only after an earlier task is completed.

Save frequently before entering dangerous areas. Try non-destructive actions first, keep useful objects rather than discarding them, and use LOOK and TALK commands whenever a scene or character changes.

Meet the cast

Who are the key characters?

1

King Graham

The player character and king of Daventry, who travels to Kolyma in search of the woman from his vision.

2

Valanice

The young woman Graham seeks and a central figure in the game's final objective.

3

Lolotte

A powerful witch who rules a kingdom in Kolyma and gives Graham a series of dangerous tasks.

4

Hagatha

A witch living in a cave who becomes involved in Graham's search.

5

Genesta

A benevolent fairy who helps oppose Lolotte and provides important story context.

Before you begin

What should you know before playing?

  1. 1

    Save before experimenting with unfamiliar objects or entering hazardous areas.

  2. 2

    Search thoroughly; important items may be hidden in scenery or behind apparently minor interactions.

  3. 3

    The game contains dead ends and sudden deaths, so maintain several rotating save files.

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