After a legal dispute with Activision, Phoenix Online Studios’ has announced that the first episode of its fan-created King’s Quest game, The Silver Lining, is now available as a free download.
“What Is Decreed Must Be,” picking up where Sierra’s original King’s Quest series left off, begins with the arrival of a black-cloaked stranger to the Land of the Green Isles. The royal twins, Alexander and Rosella, fall under a curse and it’s up to their father, King Graham, to once again don his adventurer’s cap and set off on a quest to save his family.
The ambitious fan game features polished 3D artwork, high-quality animation, an original soundtrack, and a voice cast that includes professional off-Broadway actors. At one point during The Silver Lining’s long development, the team topped out at 70 volunteers. Through it all, the project has been met with overwhelming community and media support.
“I am deeply honored that a group of devoted fans have dedicated themselves to reviving the characters, lands, and quests of my adventure game series,” says King’s Quest creator and Sierra On-Line co-founder Roberta Williams. “Without the bravery and persistence of these volunteers, it is almost certain that King’s Quest would have been relegated to a forgotten obscurity – its story left untold. Now, there is a chance to truly find out what happens to the royal family of the Kingdom of Daventry. I, like many other fans, would like to see how this story unfolds!”
More episodes of The Silver Lining are set to release throughout 2010. To download the first episode, visit http://www.tsl-game.com.
