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Game entry

King's Quest III: To Heir is Human

1986 · Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure · PC, Mac, DOS, Atari ST, Amiga, Apple II, Apple IIGS, TRS-80 · Sierra On-Line

After 52 duels settled by the community, King's Quest III: To Heir is Human stands no. 1,540 among the best video games of all time on GameForever, with 1,535 ELO points and 46% of wins. Where it fares best, it sits at no. 7 out of 19 (1986).

World rank

no. 1,540

ELO score

1,535

Wins

46%

Duels played

52

About King's Quest III: To Heir is Human

King's Quest III: To Heir is Human is an adventure game in the King's Quest series. Players control Gwydion, a young slave to the evil wizard Manannan in the land of Llewdor. The game follows Gwydion's journey as he learns magic, escapes his captor, and discovers his true identity as the lost prince of Daventry. Players must solve puzzles, avoid the wizard's watchful eye, and navigate various dangers to complete their quest. The game expands on the series' fantasy setting, introducing new locations and characters while maintaining the puzzle-solving and exploration elements that define the King's Quest franchise. As the third installment in the series, King's Quest III continues the story of the royal family of Daventry, connecting to the broader narrative of the King's Quest saga.

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,535 ELO points over the last 170 days.

Head-to-head

Direct record on the most played match-ups.

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Where King's Quest III: To Heir is Human ranks

The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where King's Quest III: To Heir is Human stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 7 out of 19 (1986).

Where King's Quest III: To Heir is Human ranks
Ranking Position Games competing
World ranking 1,540 5,035
Point-and-click 51 219
1980s 31 155
1986 7 19

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