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

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Score Breakdown Based on 339 ratings

1. 10 (48)
2. 9 (101)
3. 8 (125)
4. 7 (45)
5. 6 (14)
6. 5 (1)
7. 4 (0)
8. 3 (1)
9. 2 (0)
10. 1 (4)

What Gamespot Users have to say about King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder

• Rating:7

  Odd and frustrating development decisions prevent this game from being as fun and enjoyable as it should have been.

  By mhaed | Review Date: Dec 07, 2010 | PC

  King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder was a huge step forward for Roberta Williams and the franchise. It was more colorful, the graphics were better, and there were many more sounds including voice acting. Vi... Read Full Review

  1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
• Rating:8.9

  The King's Quest series is well worth your time. These games actually require thought! Continue the adventure with KQ5.

  By RainbowBrite | Review Date: Oct 13, 2005 | NES

  King’s Quest 5: Absence Makes The Heart Go Yonder was, like its predecessors, a revolutionary game at its release in 1990. It was one of the first games to be released on a CD-ROM, it was Sierra’s first game that cost o... Read Full Review

  0 of 0 users found the following review helpful