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King's Quest - Quest for the Crown
King's Quest: Quest for the Crown is an RPG adaptation of Sierra's adventure series released in 1989 for the Sega Master System. The game follows King Graham exploring a fantasy realm filled with puzzles and dangers. Players control Graham using the SMS controller, navigating through different locations and interacting with characters and objects to advance the story. The gameplay combines exploration with puzzle-solving elements, requiring players to observe their surroundings and try different approaches to overcome challenges. Combat encounters test the player's preparation and inventory management. The game features a non-linear structure where areas can be explored in various orders, with different objectives available throughout the world. The SMS version adapts Sierra's classic adventure formula to work with the system's capabilities, presenting the story and challenges in an RPG-style format that emphasizes exploration, strategy, and narrative progression over twitch reflexes.
- Developer
- Sierra
- Released
- 1989
- Platform
- Master System
- Genre
- RPG
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (2.1K)
- Last updated
King's Quest - Quest for the Crown Controls — Master System Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for King's Quest - Quest for the Crown on our in-browser Master System emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Pause | Start / Pause |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
King's Quest - Quest for the Crown Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of King's Quest - Quest for the Crown on Master System before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"King's Quest - Quest for the Crown" Master System longplay 1989
King's Quest - Quest for the Crown Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for King's Quest - Quest for the Crown. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Maximum Score - 255
00D2-7CFF -
Invisibility
00D2-8201 -
Shrunken (Worn Off - Use Mushroom Code Below Instead)
00D2-8301 -
Spell (Protection From Monsters)
00D2-4A01 -
Dagger
00D2-4B01 -
Bucket
00D2-4C01 -
Water (Used On Dragon In Well)
00D2-4D01 -
Magic Shield
00D2-4E01 -
Magic Mirror
00D2-4F01 -
Magic Chest
00D2-5001 -
Beans (Plant For Beanstalk)
00D2-5101 -
Ring (Causes Invisibility)
00D2-5201
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Pouch
00D2-5301 -
Carrot (Lures Goat)
00D2-5401 -
Key (To Tower)
00D2-5501 -
Walnut
00D2-5601 -
Sceptre
00D2-5701 -
Golden Egg
00D2-5801 -
Clover
00D2-5901 -
Bowl (Give To Woodcutter)
00D2-5A01 -
Pebbles (For Slingshot)
00D2-5B01 -
Mushroom (Eat To Become Shrunken)
00D2-5C01 -
Cheese (Give To Giant Rat In Cavern)
00D2-5D01 -
Fiddle (Play For Leprechauns)
00D2-5E01 -
Note (Clue For Rumplestiltskin)
00D2-5F01 -
Slingshot
00D2-6001 -
4-Leafer (Protection From Leprechauns)
00D2-6101 -
Shrunken [Worn Off - Use Mushroom Code Below Inste
00D2-8301 -
Spell [Protection From Monsters]
00D2-4A01 -
Water [Used On Dragon In Well]
00D2-4D01
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was King's Quest - Quest for the Crown released?
King's Quest - Quest for the Crown was released in 1989 for the Master System.
Who developed King's Quest - Quest for the Crown?
King's Quest - Quest for the Crown was developed by Sierra, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does King's Quest - Quest for the Crown support?
King's Quest - Quest for the Crown is a single-player RPG game for the Master System.
What type of game is King's Quest - Quest for the Crown?
King's Quest - Quest for the Crown is a RPG game for the Master System, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play King's Quest - Quest for the Crown for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — King's Quest - Quest for the Crown runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play King's Quest - Quest for the Crown in the browser?
No. King's Quest - Quest for the Crown streams from a public archive into a browser-side Master System emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in King's Quest - Quest for the Crown?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Master System cartridge supported.
Does King's Quest - Quest for the Crown work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Master System emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play King's Quest - Quest for the Crown this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of King's Quest - Quest for the Crown. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
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