The Realm of Sun is a magical world situated above the Kingdom of Daventry. Powerful beings known as Archons dwell there, guarding the Mask of Eternity, which preserves balance in the world. But on an ominous day, Lucreto, the leader of the Archons, turns evil and shatters the Mask into pieces. One of such pieces falls down, right under the feet of a simple peasant and fighter named Connor. As he picks up the fragment, he finds out that all the inhabitants of the land have been turned into stone. He must now search for the other pieces of the Mask, repair it, and face Lucreto in the Realm of Sun.

King's Quest: Mask of Eternity is the eighth installment in the King's Quest series, and the first one done completely in 3D. Gameplay-wise, it differs from its predecessors by introducing considerable action and role-playing elements. It doesn't entirely depart from its adventure roots, however, featuring commands for looking, talking to people, picking up objects, and using them to solve inventory-based puzzles.

Connor may encounter hostile creatures and can fight them using his melee weapons or bow. Some portions of the game also include environmental hazards the protagonist has to avoid, or jumping puzzles reminiscent of platform games. RPG elements are present in character development: Connor gains experience points from vanquishing enemies and completing tasks, and eventually levels up, increasing his hit points and combat parameters. Weapons and armor can be found or bought for money obtained from defeated foes.

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Alternate Titles

"國王密使 8：永恆面具" -- Chinese spelling (traditional)
"KQ8" -- Common abbreviation
"King's Quest: מסכת הנצח" -- Hebrew spelling
"King's Quest: Masque d'Eternité" -- French title
"King's Quest: Máscara da Eternidade" -- Brazilian title
"King's Quest 8: Maske der Ewigkeit" -- German title
"King's Quest 8: Mascara de Eternidad" -- Spanish title
"King's Quest 8" -- Informal title

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User Reviews

A very good 3d action/adventure. Ignore the letters 'Kings Quest' and you will love it!	frank rieter (142)
Kings Quest laid to rest...the final saga...	Thekwane Black (34)
Disgusting. Are you sure that Sierra did this game?	esural (14)
Let's get into action!	Pat White (5)
King's Quest Series: Rest in Peace	Game22 (42)	unrated
Attrocious, this should be hidden in the depths of gaming history.	sultan12 (6)	unrated

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The Press Says

GameGenie	1999		100
Gamesmania	1998	85 out of 100	85
Computer Games Magazine	Jan 19, 1999		80
Computer Gaming World (CGW)	Apr, 1999		80
Adrenaline Vault, The (AVault)	Dec 14, 1998		80
GameSpot	Dec 29, 1998	7.6 out of 10	76
GameStar (Germany)	Dec, 1998	67 out of 100	67
PC Gamer	Mar, 1999	66 out of 100	66
Adventure Gamers	Mar 19, 2003		50
Game Over Online	Dec 02, 1998	38 out of 100	38