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The Amiga version was converted by [[Revolution|Revolution Software]] and used a variant of their Virtual Theatre engine. This version is not supported by ScummVM. The engine used is similar to the Amiga version of [[Beneath a Steel Sky]], which is also not supported by ScummVM. | The Amiga version was converted by [[Revolution|Revolution Software]] and used a variant of their Virtual Theatre engine. This version is not supported by ScummVM. The engine used is similar to the Amiga version of [[Beneath a Steel Sky]], which is also not supported by ScummVM. | ||
==Simultaneous speech and subtitles== | |||
In ScummVM, it is possible to enjoy a combined mode, where both speech and text are shown at the same time. | |||
Speech and text can be toggled via the "Mode" button in the options dialog (with an extra "Dual" setting added in ScummVM), or via ScummVM's audio options. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King%27s_Quest_VI:_Heir_Today,_Gone_Tomorrow Wikipedia article on King's Quest VI] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King%27s_Quest_VI:_Heir_Today,_Gone_Tomorrow Wikipedia article on King's Quest VI] | ||
Revision as of 07:12, 24 January 2021
| King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow | ||
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| First release | 1992 | |
| Also known as | KQ6 | |
| Developed by | Sierra, Revolution Software | |
| Published by | Sierra | |
| Distributed by | Sierra | |
| Platforms | MS-DOS, Mac Microsoft Windows NES, Apple IIgs, Amiga | |
| Resolution | 320x200, 256 colors | |
| Engine | SCI, Virtual Theatre | |
| Support | SCI: Since ScummVM 1.2.0 Virtual Theatre: Not Supported | |
| Available for Purchase |
Yes | |
King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow was the sixth game in the King's Quest series. Prince Alexander is shown an image that reveals Princess Cassima is in the Land of the Green Isles. After arriving, he learns that Abdul Alhazred, the evil Vizier of the Green Isles, has murdered the King and Queen and plans to force Cassima to marry him so that he can rule the Land of the Green Isles as king. He now has to rescue the princess, defeat the vizier, and restore peace to the Land of the Green Isles.
Versions
The Amiga version was converted by Revolution Software and used a variant of their Virtual Theatre engine. This version is not supported by ScummVM. The engine used is similar to the Amiga version of Beneath a Steel Sky, which is also not supported by ScummVM.
Simultaneous speech and subtitles
In ScummVM, it is possible to enjoy a combined mode, where both speech and text are shown at the same time.
Speech and text can be toggled via the "Mode" button in the options dialog (with an extra "Dual" setting added in ScummVM), or via ScummVM's audio options.