Good wedding story in a King's Quest style.

10/10 graham is a beefcake

Score – 8/10 (Excellent)

Once Upon a Climb is a contemporary revision of the events in King's Quest II and I must say, I prefer this version better: Valanice isn't two-dimensional like she was in King's Quest II, Hagatha is portrayed in a sympathetic light and how can you beat the addition of GIRL IN THE TooOOOWER as part of the soundtrack? The chapter does feel a bit rushed though and like Rubble Without a Cause, is shorter than the first chapter.

http://www.choicestgames.com/2016/06/kings-quest-chapter-3-once-upon-climb.html

Okay, done with another chapter. To start a huge fan of the old games and allready fell in love with this one as well.

The chapter was one of the best gamingexperiences in feelgood-gaming history. Beautiful nature, graphics, funny dialogs and great story.

The only cons is that it's a bit linear, leaving our gameplay a bit short. Some puzzles that were good but I'd liked a bit longer episode and a bit more open world action like in Chapter 1.

Still 8/10. Buy it and share it!

Better than episode 2, but not by much, This whole episode is basically a point and click story without any/much gameplay. There's hardly any puzzles at all in this episode which is about an hour and a half long. Definitely not worth its full standalone price of 6.99 and it now looks like episode's 4 and 5 will be just as lacklustre as 2 and 3, making the season pass or full package rather bad value for money.
Only reccomended heavily discounted and if you MUST experience every chapter.

I loved this chapter so much!

Chapter 3 was an absolute delight! Especially enjoyable when Chapters 1 was played immediately before. A romantic comedy where every decisions makes a difference. It made me think-fast but nervous... kinda like real-life dating. Haha!

I loved this chapter.
Couldnt put it down until it was finished. I laughed the whole way through and couldnt wipe the smile off my face. I haven't been so invested in a story from a game in so long.
If you go in expecting a narrative-driven game with some choices then you won't mind the linearality so much.
Cant recommend this enough.

I have had so much fun with this game. It is light and airy, funny but poignant with crisp writing, stellar voicing, and engaging puzzles. I loved the originals, and I feel like this game is a love letter to my childhood. Watching the tone change from Chapter to Chapter has been a real treat.

HOWEVER, I HAVE to finally express my frustration with the GAME SAVES! Holy cow, I could not be more annoyed. I get what they were trying to do, I really do, but it's just not working out in practice. Forcing an organic first-run narrative on people is not the worst of it; I'm kind of okay with that. But only four save slots and no way to replay chapters individually? That's maddening. Four save slots seemed to be plenty with only 3 primary paths to follow, but it really isn't. It is a credit to the game that I want to see all-or at least MORE- of the game's content (besides, I paid for it) but aside from playing THE ENTIRE GAME thru, like, 16 times, you just can't. I can't even show my husband the touching ending without another playthru! My small niece loved the tower-scale segment and wanted to do it agian; too bad.

I would like-I NEED-to see a different save system patched in. A Gears of War style save system would suit perfectly; after you play thru the campaign once you unlock the option to resume play from any previous checkpoint. The chapters are fun little jaunts with high replayability (to a point) and I played the first two chapters several times each. I have played Chapter 3 thru twice and started it twice more (filling my save slots). I would play it thru more if I could replay the chapter individually-but I can't. With successive chapters, this issue will just get worse.

TLDR: I adore this well done adventure game and recommend it, but be prepared for frustration concerning saves.

Pros:
-Enjoyable storyline that's entertaing & fun
-Beautiful music & graphics
-It has Whisper!
-Interesting references to the old kings quest games: they have a song from King's Quest Six in the game (Girl in the Tower) & you come across an owl that strikes a resemblance to Cedric from King's Quest Five
-Graham's biceps (inspires me to go to the gym & do more arm days)

Cons:
-I liked what puzzles were in the game but felt for an adventure game there weren't nearly enough puzzles. I also would have liked to have been able to use items more to solve puzzles & to have the ability to combine two items in the inventory.

Overall great game & I look forward to the next episode. It's nice to see King Graham don on his feathered cap & go on adventures once again.