Adventure · 1990
King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder!
King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder is an adventure game in the long-running King's Quest series. Players control King Graham as he embarks on a quest to rescue the Royal Family of Daventry, who have mysteriously disappeared. The game takes place in a fantasy world filled with magic and peril, where…
Key facts
- Released
- 9 November 1990
- Genre
- Adventure · Puzzle
- Length
- ≈ 10 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC
- Studio
- Sierra On-Line
- Publisher
- Activision
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 1990 classic that aged well
- "Brainy" vibe
- ≈ 10h to see the end
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder!?
Expect about 10 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder! with friends?
No, King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder! is a single-player experience.
What platforms is King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder! on?
King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder! is available on PC.
What games are like King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder!?
In the same spirit: King's Quest III: To Heir is Human, King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow and Torin's Passage.
