Flight Of The Amazon Queen [Archive]

Kosta

03-11-2004, 03:57 PM

Feel free to comment and discuss this game here. Also, if you have any useful tips or tricks don't hesitate to share them with the others! Thanks!

Review and Download (if available) (http://www.abandonia.com/en/games/273)

Jumjalum

03-11-2004, 07:40 PM

Just a tip - you can download the CD version of this game with full speech from the ScummVM website.

Click here for Scumm goodness (http://scummvm.sourceforge.net/)

You have to use the ScummVM interpreter to get it to work, though.

Guest

03-11-2004, 07:54 PM

some trivia for this game..
before the amiga port was released, the magazing (amiga power) that reviewed it discovered a fatal bug in the play of the game, that had got through bug testing. bear in mind this was in the days before many people had the internet for patches

Guest

05-11-2004, 06:39 PM

What does it mean if I don't have enough conventional memory, and how do I fix it? :wall:

Guest

06-11-2004, 12:52 AM

I got the same msg come up about conventional memory, but if u download and run the game through SCUMMVM then it works fine! :)

UberDave

17-11-2004, 01:36 AM

scummVM is awesome! I love scummVM. scummVM is my hero!!!!! :ok:

evilded

17-11-2004, 01:41 AM

What does it mean if I don't have enough conventional memory, and how do I fix it?

right click on exe and go to memory. set them all to auto. if that doesnt work, i dunno :ok:

kroberts

12-03-2005, 03:46 PM

This is my first time posting, so I hope I'm diong it right.

Does anyone know how to save a game> I played Flight of the Amazon Queen for 2 hours, then I couldn't find where to save my game. :cry:

When I went to play it another day, I had to start from the beginning. Am I being stupid? :wall:

Any help will be GREATLY appreciated! :ok:

Kathy

Sebatianos

12-03-2005, 03:56 PM

In your inventory you have the jurnal. Use it. You'll se some options on the right side. Make an entry saves the game. I think you'll figure it out for your self now :ok:

BTW - please, next time don't change the color - black is just fine.

kroberts

14-03-2005, 04:00 PM

Thanks so much for the promp help!

Sorry about the color change...I just like purple. :blink:

Sebatianos

14-03-2005, 05:27 PM

Well purple is still OK, because you can read it normally, but we prefer everything in black, colors are for special occasions. Just make sure you don't write in yellow - it's really hard to read: Here's an example.

irrelevantjet

06-04-2005, 12:33 AM

i used to play a game i really enjoyed years ago at a friends house and i forgot the name... all i remembered was that at one point you'd stand on the back of a truck and throw crap at another car

http://www.abandonia.com/games/273/images/games/Flight%20of%20the%20Amazon%20Queen3.png

i found the game!!!! :w00t:

Sebatianos

06-04-2005, 11:21 AM

Heh, heh...
you're not the only one who loved this game. I guess most of us did, that's why we are a part of this great comunity dedicated to keep great games like this ALIVE!!!

Enjoy playing this game and don't forget to tell your friends about us!

Mad-E-Fact

06-04-2005, 12:34 PM

I bought this for Amiga in a time where adventures were scarce and I was starved for new material. It turned out to be a waste of money though, definitely not in the same league as classic Lucas Arts adventures.

DeathDude

06-04-2005, 01:52 PM

Yeah this is a great game, and I was so glad when scummvm were allowed to host the talkie version, I thought it was decent enough voices, and a fun adventure game, quite long too.

Spoonman

06-04-2005, 02:10 PM

It's still hard to believe they gave away the full talkie version away for free.. pretty cool though :)

DeathDude

06-04-2005, 03:00 PM

Yeah I know what you mean, I think they managed to get an agreement with Revolution the company that made the game to do it like that, so that's how it all came about, that's also how they were also able to distribute the cut scenes movies, although in mpeg format for the broken sword series.

Spoonman

07-04-2005, 07:20 PM

Revolution won't even bother to mention the game on their homepage anymore (http://www.revgames.com/).. unlike Beneath a Steel Sky

DeathDude

07-04-2005, 07:27 PM

That's odd, wasn't there also supposed to be a sequel to the game? I could've sworn I heard somewhere that they had one planned...

Spoonman

08-04-2005, 09:19 AM

Some walkthroughs have mentioned it, I don't know if there are any hints in the game itself (I still haven't completed it yet, just I stopped playing at some point at the time). I guess that if there's ever going to be one it won't be done by Revolution.

Lanesville

24-04-2005, 03:44 PM

"Flight of the Amazon Queen" is just perfect! It's as good as a classic LucasArts game, in my opinion.

I remember the first time I played it was the demo (just the hotel part). Then, after years looking for the game, I finally found it. That was a really happy day! :D

rgen1814

24-04-2005, 07:11 PM

Originally posted by Kosta@Nov 3 2004, 04:57 PM
Feel free to comment and discuss this game here. Also, if you have any useful tips or tricks don't hesitate to share them with the others! Thanks!

Review and Download (if available) (http://www.abandonia.com/game.php?ID=273)
FLIGHT OF THE AMAZON QUEEN - DEAD END - HELP

DURING THE END GAME AFTER AQUIRING THE ROCKET PACK:
WALKTHROUGHS SAY TO PICK UP ALCHOHOL AT TRADER BOBS.
WHEN TRYING TO PICK UP THE ALCHOHOL AND ASKING TRADER BOB THE COST, HE REPLIES THAT i DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH MONEY.ACCORDING TO ALL THE WALTHROUGHS i HAVE LOOKED AT, TRADER BOB SHOULD ONLY ASK FOR I.D. CARD. I AM STUMPED.
CAN ANYONE HELP?

THANKS, RGEN1814

Look! A three-headed monkey&

06-05-2005, 12:43 PM

What does this 'queen.exe' file do it juss comes up with some time then it shows Joe and the other person (I forget her name) tied to a rope. Confusing eh? :apple: like this random critter.

The Fifth Horseman

06-05-2005, 12:57 PM

It's called "game intro". :bleh:

Muad'Dib

29-05-2005, 12:06 PM

I really liked the game, though I have to say that, too much interaction with the objects, like "move" thing caused me to get lost sometimes. I found the safe in the underground base "accidentally"... Though I wasn't so lucky to find the secret passage behind the long gone Prince... So I used the walkthrough. I also used the walkthrough to learn that using the machinery had effects in another room.Though you're not aware of it.Why should I think that lifting up the stone, would lower the stone in the other room? A clue would be nice...Though I think this game deserves a 5. As it didn't dissapoint me.

Sebatianos

29-05-2005, 05:05 PM

Well isn't the fact that you can move a stone which appearently does nothing a big enough clue?
You just have to get used to a certain way of thinking while playing these games. Most actions you make are quite complex and you won't understand the final resoult of it until much later.
That's why these games actually increase the IQ! It's sometimes illogical, but then again it does wonders for the creative thought. There's a great article about this somewhere on the boards.
I'm glad you liked the game, you should try some other similar stuff! :ok:

Guest_chris

11-08-2005, 03:09 PM

This is a goood game, think lucasarts style but free!! The only problem is that it ends and you have to find another game as good.

A. J. Raffles

11-08-2005, 03:51 PM

Originally posted by rgen1814@Apr 24 2005, 07:11 PM
FLIGHT OF THE AMAZON QUEEN - DEAD END - HELP

DURING THE END GAME AFTER AQUIRING THE ROCKET PACK:
WALKTHROUGHS SAY TO PICK UP ALCHOHOL AT TRADER BOBS.
WHEN TRYING TO PICK UP THE ALCHOHOL AND ASKING TRADER BOB THE COST, HE REPLIES THAT i DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH MONEY.ACCORDING TO ALL THE WALTHROUGHS i HAVE LOOKED AT, TRADER BOB SHOULD ONLY ASK FOR I.D. CARD. I AM STUMPED.
CAN ANYONE HELP?

THANKS, RGEN1814
Oh, I only just noticed that I actually know the answer to this one: you need to have found the money hidden behind the cushions at Floda. If you forgot to get it before taking the lift down to the secret passage, that's not a problem; you can just go back and pick it up later in the game.

Kiran

15-09-2005, 05:59 PM

Hey..
I just downloaded this game and i'm using Dosbox to play it, but i can't save the games, i go to the journal option and when i type something, the game closes and i'm back at the dos screen with the error game cannot be saved..and i can't play the game without saving it..so could some one please help me out..
thanks in advance..
Bye..

Frodo

15-09-2005, 11:45 PM

Hi Kiran

When you see the journal screen, there should be options down the left side. One of them should be something like 'Make Journal Entry'. Click on that, then you should be able to type in a title for your saved game.

If you're still having problems with DosBox, try playing it through SCUMM.

:ok:

Tom Henrik

21-10-2005, 01:32 AM

Added some extremelly nice scans for the game - submitted by Chartreuse. :kosta:

Baron

12-11-2005, 08:51 AM

Im sorry pals! But I have to say I dont like this game much. Its because
it lacks originality. I has many things that reminds me of monkey island series. And
I dont like the storyline of the game. The connections between the adventures dont seem fluent and realistic. After all you rescue the queen and this bookworm guy appears and the story has a chance to go on... And I also dont like the characters talking sooo slowly that makes me sleep. After playing a game like Discworld the conversations are boring.

A. J. Raffles

12-11-2005, 09:17 AM

I agree that the voice acting isn't exactly brilliant. Actually I switched off my speakers after the intro. But unrealistic connections between the puzzles?:huh: Obviously the entire game is highly unrealistic, but then again, so are Monkey Island and Discworld, so you can hardly regard that as a negative point in itself...

Red XIII

07-06-2006, 05:14 PM

I just downloaded it yesterday but I'm loving it! Really, I do! I've always enjoyed adventures and this one is even a very good one, it seems to me.

Dino

07-06-2006, 06:52 PM

Yeah, this is one great adventure! I remember spending many hours with my friend trying to solve the puzzles.

This one is worth having in your collection! :ok:

YEMAN

20-12-2006, 11:42 PM

hello! i have a little problem with the game!!!!
i want to save it so i make "made an entry" then "yes" then i put something
but if i want to read the entry to load tthe game where i have finish it
there is nothing!!!!! and i play it with scummV!!
help me

Guest

20-12-2006, 11:45 PM

i mean i play it with scummVM

Guest_Sebatianos_*

21-12-2006, 01:08 PM

Check what folder on your computer the saved game is in. The game might not save in the same folder that SCUMM upens as default.

kamiko

15-04-2008, 09:59 PM

Great game! I love it!

I wish I could play more games like this one :nuts: (and like Blue Force, for the matter of fact)

Sebatianos

16-04-2008, 02:54 AM

Then I suggest you try Death Gate (http://www.abandonia.com/en/games/525/Death+Gate.html). The gameplay is a bit different, but the game is absolutely brilliant!

kamiko

16-04-2008, 03:07 PM

Then I suggest you try Death Gate (http://www.abandonia.com/en/games/525/Death+Gate.html). The gameplay is a bit different, but the game is absolutely brilliant!

I must have a look then!

Thankies :D

red_avatar

18-04-2008, 09:13 PM

Great game! I love it!

I wish I could play more games like this one :nuts: (and like Blue Force, for the matter of fact)

You should try the recently released Jack Keane.

Otherwise, Flight of the Amazon Queen was heavily inspired by Monkey Island. Also, try Touché - they all have a similar kind of comedy.

Sebatianos

23-04-2008, 07:53 AM

Well so do Simon the Sorcerer, Zac McCracken,... what can I say, it's a typical non-Sierra adventure with lots of comedy!

Sal

10-09-2008, 10:05 PM

hello..I am playing FOTAQ and I love it as I did when I first played it years ago...I have a problem though..I am playing in Dos Box 72 and everything is fine except for when I save games..I go to the journal and save etc. but when I come back the next day to resume..No saved games...However they are in a saved games folder I just can't seem to access them..Can anyone help..I am half way through the game and have had to go through twice now because of this saved game glitch..Many Thanks SAL

Redface5x

10-09-2008, 11:28 PM

I played through that game and didn't have any save game problems. I notice that I have a file called QUEEN.SAV where all of my saved game files were kept. See if you have one, and if not try creating one.

Frodo

11-09-2008, 01:32 AM

Sal

11-09-2008, 06:03 AM

HEY FRODO:) Thanks for your suggestion I am going to download scumm and try it...Sal

Tomekk

11-09-2008, 06:31 AM

Yayks, a version for da PSP?!

The Fifth Horseman

11-09-2008, 07:09 AM

There's one for NDS as well. :)

Sal

17-09-2008, 10:04 PM

:) Frodo...thanks a million for your suggestion. I downloaded and installed ScummVM and now FOTAQ plays and saves..no problems..SAL

Frodo

18-09-2008, 01:00 AM

No problem Sal. I'm glad the Saved games bit is working better for you now. :thumbs:

gumpy

17-06-2009, 05:29 PM

Monkey Island meets Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis! A fun game in the mold of Lucas Art's Scumm games. (BTW, Ron Gilbert, who did Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion along with George Lucas are mentioned in the Special Thanks section in the game's end credits.)

Laukku

04-10-2009, 05:49 PM

The link to AR redirects to the official site, which only offers a queen.1 file. :wall: Apparently the file is used by ScummVM, which is thus required to run the game. But the review page here on Abandonia claims that it can ve run on DOSBox! :whistling:

Is there any way I can get the original, unmodified floppy files? :( I don't want to install more than one emulator for DOS games, and dislike ScummVM (for example, it uses its own annoying GUI instead of the games' own).

Luchsen

04-10-2009, 06:59 PM

Ask at AR. They are responsible for the freeware downloads.

Laukku

04-10-2009, 07:23 PM

Ask at AR. They are responsible for the freeware downloads.

OK... went, created account and posted. Hopefully they will do something.

_r.u.s.s.

04-10-2009, 08:31 PM

even though you find scummvm "annoying", because of GUI? it does a much better job with emulating the games that it can emulate than dosbox

Laukku

05-10-2009, 07:22 AM

Well, the people at AR did something, which unfortunately was just another mirror for the files without executables. But nevermind, I did some Googling (why didn't I do this earlier? :tomato:) and found what I wanted. :thumbs:

even though you find scummvm "annoying", because of GUI? it does a much better job with emulating the games that it can emulate than dosbox

It's not very faithful to how the games were supposed to run... in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, you can save/load when you are not supposed to, and ScummVM's GUI won't show the IQ points. Plus, the GUI is a big "YOU ARE PLAYING THIS THROUGH SCUMMVM" self-reference. And the original GUIs enhance the retro atmosphere. :)

chaiavi

01-06-2011, 01:46 PM

It is a great game.

And I recommend using ScummVM's emulator to run it.

If you want to play it on your android phone or tablet use the following article to install it:
Flight of The Amazon Queen on my android (http://myblog.chaiware.org/2011/05/scummvm-for-android.html)