Kings Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder

The fifth in the epic Kings Quest series of games by Sierra, this game was released in November of 1990.

This game is available on Good Old Games as part of the Kings Quest 4-6 pack, and utilizes DOSBox to play on modern systems. In addition to the games, the buyer also gets the game manuals in PDF format, and avatars and wallpapers in JPG format.

This game dropped the copy protection from the previous game, and is the first in the series with a point and click interface.

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Support summary

Grades:-

Widescreen: Unsupported
Multi-Monitor: Unsupported

Tested Version:

GOG.com (version 1.000.052)

Screen change:

None

Widescreen Method:

None

Hud Stretch:

None

Multi-monitor Method:

None

Multi-monitor HUD:

Rendered cut-scenes:

Blemishes (other)

FMV cut-scenes:

Additional WSGF Links:

Game information

Release Date:

Friday, 9 November, 1990

Game status:

Released

Setting:

Historical Fantasy

Genre:

Conventional Adventure

Play styles:

Single player

Developer:

Sierra

Developer feedback:

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Forum Thread: Detailed Report: Kings Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder

Solutions & Anomalies

Solution

The game runs in a set 4:3 resolution of 640x480. Widescreen is not supported.

The game can be run in a variety of graphics modes. Refer to additional screenshots.
- Surface and Direct3D modes work with even black bars at top and bottom.
- DDraw and Overlay modes have a thick black bar at the bottom.
- OpenGL mode has a thick black bar at the top.

Eyefinity / Surround Specific Solution

3D Solution

Single player anomalies

Multiplayer anomalies

No MP mode

3D anomalies

Comparison Screenshots