Dilandau3000 plays King's Quest 1: Quest For The Crown - Part 1 of 12

(Note: this is the SCI remake from 1990. Even though stuff looks much better compared to the original 1984 version, the game is basically almost the same.)

Before you do anything, watch this. It explains the game's story in detail (this is the expanded version, by the way), because the game ain't gonna do it!

You done yet? Now go ahead and watch this.

Map (by Will Mallia)

Unlike the original version, in which you had to go into the castle yourself and talk to the king on your own (if you're playing the original version, be sure to "bow to the king." No, seriously, type that in. It helps.) you start out at the castle here...and you can't come back.

Also, enjoy the differences between a few of the numerous releases of the first King's Quest game. Even though the game is identical in terms of place and item locations, the graphical differences are quite noticeable.

Anyway, we finally start our journey ten minutes into the video. (Be sure to see the death that happens before that point, it's got that good King's Quest-style sense of humor.) Yes, you'll still have to type in commands.

Move west of the castle and you'll come across the rock. Push the rock. Be careful not to be in the rock's way, or the rock will crush you. Pushing it from the north is the safest bet. Reach inside the hole to get the dagger.

When you get a new item, be sure to make a habit out of examining it in the inventory. You may get points for it!