Kingsley's Adventure

Overview

Kingsley's Adventure is a fantasy third-person 3D action-adventure platformer developed by Psygnosis Camden Studio and published for the Sony PlayStation in North America by Psygnosis on September 28, 1999 and in Europe by SCE Europe on October 22, 1999.

Set in a fantasy world of anthropomorphic animals, Kingsley's Adventure follows the young fox Kingsley, who ventures to become a True Knight of the Fruit Kingdom after the other True Knights of the kingdom has been transformed into the dark minions of the evil wizard chef Bad Custard.

Much of the game is similar to other cartoon platformers of the time.

Locations

Castle

The castle is the inital location where you begin the game. It is where the King and Queen of the Fruit Kingdom Reside as well as Kingsley and various other major characters in the game. This castle becomes the hub world and is the central location connected to the various other worlds in the Fruit Kingdom.

Sea Town

Located within the castle library is the first fox hole used for transportation to Sea Town. Sea Town is a coastal town which is being terrorised by Captain Gallagher and Rex. The town contains the first dungeon of which Gallagher is the boss as well as a tavern owned by Briney Jim and other colourful fishfolk. As a reward Kingsley gains the axe and armour.

Poorluck Village

This next foxhole is the first of many foxholes located within the Carrot Gardens. Poorluck village is a village which is under threat from the mighty dragon Snuff who has stolen all of the villages food supplies for himself. As well as the dragon's lair on the village outskirts there is a blacksmith which later crafts Kingsley a sword and magic gloves.

Rosary Village

This foxhole is also located within the Carrot Gardens and is only accessible after the completion of Poorluck Village. The story of Rorsary village is that the Root Beer Monks have been producing their Root Beer as normal however it has been poisoned by someone and all of the villagers have become sick. An antidote can be collected from the catacombs under the abbey. For this deed Kingsley recieves magic boots and a crossbow.

Aphasia

The third foxhole in the Carrot Gardens leads to the snowy world of Aphasia. Aphasia is the home of the wizard known as Cornflour who has had his magical robe stolen. Kingsley must enter the castle dungeon nearby and traverse its deep innards to find the thief. Upon completion Kingsley recieves a shiny gem which is attached to his shield.

Bad Custard's Castle

The final world is Bad Custard's Castle. It is here that Kingsley must confront his foe and claim back the book which has been stolen from the Queen. There is only one place to go here and it is directly into Bad Custard's Lair for the final boss fight.