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The Legend of Kyrandia (Book One)

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The Legend of Kyrandia (Book One)
Description
Kyrandia is a land of dark, mysterious forests, and sleeping dragons. A fantastic land where rubies grow on trees and magic abounds. Who would imagine that a land so idyllic would spawn a murderer so demented? Some say that the court jester, Malcolm, was mad to begin with. Others whisper in sly, con...
Genre:
Adventure - Point-and-click - Fantasy
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Adventure, Fantasy, Classic, Point&Click, Only On GOG
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4.3/5

( 131 Reviews )

4.3

131 Reviews

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1992, Westwood Studios, ESRB Rating: Everyone...
System requirements
Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11, 1.8 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (compatible...
Time to beat
3.5 hMain
5.5 h Main + Sides
6.5 h Completionist
4 h All Styles

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Description
Kyrandia is a land of dark, mysterious forests, and sleeping dragons. A fantastic land where rubies grow on trees and magic abounds. Who would imagine that a land so idyllic would spawn a murderer so demented? Some say that the court jester, Malcolm, was mad to begin with. Others whisper in sly, conspiratorial tones that it was his burning desire to possess the precious Kyragem that slowly drove him to slay the peaceful King William.

As the rightful prince of Kyrandia, you must pursue the elusive Malcolm to recover the powerful gemstone. Only then will you be able to reclaim the throne and restore harmony to the land of Kyrandia. The Legend of Kyrandia awaits you!
  • A true classic - this forgotten gem from the early 90s is a must-have for every adventure game fan!
  • Four chapters of progressively more challenging quests that will have you casting spells, searching strangely-lit caverns, collecting gemstones, and chasing down leprechauns.
  • Bewitching scenery, smartly written dialogues, and atmospheric music will make your visit to Kyrandia unforgettable.

© 1992, 2013 Electronic Arts Inc.

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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
3.5 hMain
5.5 h Main + Sides
6.5 h Completionist
4 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Game details
Genre:
Adventure - Point-and-click - Fantasy
Tags:
Adventure, Fantasy, Classic, Point&Click, Only On GOG
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11), Mac OS X (10.11+)
Release date:
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Company:
Westwood Studios / Electronic Arts
Size:
51 MB
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Rating:
ESRB Rating: Everyone
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Single-player
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Posted on: October 9, 2016

RonAFGreve

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Games: 405 Reviews: 24

Dated but charming

I have all three Kyrandia adventures and this is the most dated (I would recommend Kyrandia 2 HOF which I still go back to and play even to this very date). This one has got a maze, impossible puzzle (try to find that gem on one of the screens that is hidden in the grass to name one). But also a lot of humor (even though I played it many years ago 'another big sign but no front door') and the absolutely lovely music that all three have. This is a charming fairy tale from an age when adventures where right at the top of most beautiful and expensive games. If you like those and don't mind looking in a helpthrough from time to time and can overcome one maze then I can really recommend it (and if you like this one you probably want to play the other two also).

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Posted on: August 28, 2018

phagras

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Games: 197 Reviews: 4

Flawed classic

One of the first games I ever bought. Beautiful artwork, interesting story and infuriating gameplay. There are several illogical puzzles which involve "try every combination" and there are many ways to die so you need to remember to save often. Still worth a go if you enjoy this type of game though and the others in the series are better.

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Posted on: May 26, 2025

ajatem

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Games: 69 Reviews: 2

Weird Puzzles

Lot of weird puzzels with no hints and a lot of useless junk

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Posted on: September 16, 2013

SmashManiac

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Games: 505 Reviews: 19

Terrible, but you should play it anyway

Kyrandia 1 wasn't trying to do much more than being a King's Quest clone, and at that it was highly successful, and even superior to the King's Quest series in my opinion thanks to gorgeous graphics, mystical setting, a good dose of humor and the verbless user-friendly interface. However, the game is riddled with flaws, including unforgiving deaths, frustrating trial & error puzzles, and mazes. Or worse, all three at the same time. Also, the main character is a complete idiot, which doesn't help. Those flaws are so huge in my opinion that if it was a standalone game, I would never recommend it. Still, if you plan to play the entire trilogy, I highly recommend checking it out. While the later games are immensely better, the first game sets the setting very well and is referenced multiple times in the later episodes, especially the 3rd one. It does have some memorable moments and characters too, so all those elements combined makes Kyrandia 1 a redeemable experience. Play it if you have the chance, and don't let it stop you from playing the sequels.

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Posted on: September 12, 2013

IceWolf75

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Games: 1002 Reviews: 4

Excellent

Beautiful adventure from ancient times. I can't wait for the complete trilogy.

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