How long is Quest for Glory 1-5?

Players who enjoy it spent a median of 28 h; those who don't, 6.2 h.

How much does Quest for Glory 1-5 cost?

Quest for Glory 1-5 is currently 6,49€ (35% off) on Steam.

Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 Processeur : 1.8 GHz Mémoire vive : 512 MB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX 7 Compatible 3D Card DirectX : Version 7.0 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX Compatible

Recommended: Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX 9 Compatible 3D Card DirectX : Version 9.0

Quest for Glory 1-5

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Released August 29, 2016

Adventure

sample: 401 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)

94/100

Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 503 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)

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Veterans are logging more than 25 hours per session to relive their childhood, driving an overwhelming 96 percent positive response across 401 post-release reviews. This legendary hybrid of command-line adventuring and stat-building secures an exceptional 95 percent global approval rating across 503 total reviews.

What it's about: The world of Gloriana, with all its wonderful diversity, awaits you.

In-game

« I just absolutely love these games. I first started playing them with my grandmother and she is no longer here with us but every time I play them I feel like she is right next to me. I still randomly play just to get that feeling. »

👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 53 h played11

« I beat EGA Version "Hero's Quest" on a Monochrome monitor. You will never know such glory. »

👍 anonymous review · Jun 2022 · 0 h played111

« Get amongst it it's good. There is also a remake of #2 if you look it up if the original 2 is a bit rough for you. Worth it and do more »

👍 anonymous review · Oct 2023 · 34 h played1

« Played these when I was a kid and it's still fun remembering these games. Although the saving my game on QFG2 at the end for import into QFG3 doesn't work. It says that it creates the saved game, but I can never find the file. »

👍 anonymous review · Sep 2022 · 487 h played1

« Seamlessly combines fantasy role-playing and adventure gaming. Each of the five games is in a unique setting where the culture is part of the story and game. You can keep the same hero through all five, gaining skill in each game. »

👍 anonymous review · Jan 2020 · 130 h played11

« Dazzling modern graphics, complex and nuanced gameplay, progressive character development, licking blue frogs. What more do you want? Nothing. Exactly. »

👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 64 h played1

« The first game is the only one that has been remastered. The rest are old skool...almost painfully so. I had forgotten what a complete pain in the neck it is to get around in the 2nd game. Retro enthusiasts only! »

👎 anonymous review · Jun 2021 · 9 h played

« The Quest for Glory Collection has reached it's expiration date. »

👎 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 11 h played

« Just too old and too clunky to ply in 2022. I love old school games and yes Indeed I did play this when it was brand new. However, it needs to be totally revamped with a new UI among other things and that's just not going to happen. »

👎 anonymous review · Aug 2022 · 5 h played

« Worse than pirate's version. They didn't even care to match Dosbox parameters. All animations are hosed. »

👎 anonymous review · Aug 2022 · 0 h played

« qfg will not start it was the whole reason i bought the bundle »

👎 anonymous review · Mar 2023 · 59 h played

« jaimerais lavoir en francais es ce possible? »

👍 anonymous review · Oct 2017 · 32 h played

In players' words

👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 53 h played11

👎 anonymous review · Jun 2021 · 9 h played

« I beat EGA Version "Hero's Quest" on a Monochrome monitor. You will never know such glory. »

👍 anonymous review · Jun 2022 · 0 h played111

« The Quest for Glory Collection has reached it's expiration date. »

👎 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 11 h played

« Get amongst it it's good. There is also a remake of #2 if you look it up if the original 2 is a bit rough for you. Worth it and do more »

👍 anonymous review · Oct 2023 · 34 h played1

👎 anonymous review · Aug 2022 · 5 h played

👍 anonymous review · Sep 2022 · 487 h played1

« Worse than pirate's version. They didn't even care to match Dosbox parameters. All animations are hosed. »

👎 anonymous review · Aug 2022 · 0 h played

👍 anonymous review · Jan 2020 · 130 h played11

« qfg will not start it was the whole reason i bought the bundle »

👎 anonymous review · Mar 2023 · 59 h played

« Dazzling modern graphics, complex and nuanced gameplay, progressive character development, licking blue frogs. What more do you want? Nothing. Exactly. »

👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 64 h played1

« jaimerais lavoir en francais es ce possible? »

👍 anonymous review · Oct 2017 · 32 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative

Gameplay

88 % pos · n=116

Story / writing

94 % pos · n=65

Content / longevity

100 % pos · n=45

Performance

26 % pos · n=23

Audio / music

100 % pos · n=16

Graphics / art

50 % pos · n=14

Stability / bugs

7 % pos · n=14

Value for money

60 % pos · n=5

Interface / UX

25 % pos · n=4

Multiplayer

100 % pos · n=4

Detailed data (table)

Aspect	Mentions	Positive	Mixed	Negative
Gameplay	116	102	6	8
Story / writing	65	61	1	3
Content / longevity	45	45	0	0
Performance	23	6	0	17
Audio / music	16	16	0	0
Graphics / art	14	7	0	7
Stability / bugs	14	1	0	13
Value for money	5	3	0	2
Interface / UX	4	1	0	3
Multiplayer	4	4	0	0

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 28 h on median; those who dislike it: 6.2 h.

<2h

93 % (n=45)

2-10h

89 % (n=62)

10-25h

98 % (n=87)

>25h

99 % (n=207)

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Strengths

The hybrid gameplay loop dominates praise with 102 positive mentions out of 116 total references.
The narrative and world-building captivate players, backed by 61 positive mentions out of 65.
Massive volume and overall content charm the community entirely, registering 45 positive mentions out of 45.
The soundtrack hits all the right notes, earning a flawless 16 positive mentions out of 16.

Weaknesses

Technical hurdles and crashes plague some modern setups, evident in 17 negative mentions out of 23 for performance.
Legacy bugs frustrate players attempting smooth progression, cited in 13 negative mentions out of 14.
Outdated visual assets divide users, splitting opinion evenly with 7 positive and 7 negative mentions out of 14.

Who is it for?

Retro RPG enthusiasts and point-and-click veterans looking for a deeply nostalgic, character-driven hybrid adventure will find endless satisfaction here.

Is Quest for Glory 1-5 worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 95% of 503 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: The hybrid gameplay loop dominates praise. Current price: 6,49€ (35% off).

Verdict

Quest for Glory 1-5 triumphantly bridges the gap between classic design and enduring affection, proving that great storytelling transcends technical quirks. With 385 positive reviews out of 401 sampled post-launch, it remains an essential crown jewel of retro adventure gaming.

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