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Collections & Anthologies Guide

This guide tracks the official collections, anthology boxes, and modern digital bundles that gather multiple Sierra (or Sierra-adjacent) games into one release. Use it to see which packages include a full series, which versions are shipped, and any quirks—such as missing Mac installers or bonus documentaries.

Classic Boxed Anthologies

  • King’s Quest Collector’s Edition (1994) – MS-DOS/Windows versions of KQ1–KQ6 plus a Roberta Williams interview disc; requires manual patching for sound in modern DOSBox installs.
  • King’s Quest 15th Anniversary (1998) – Adds KQ7, a Mask of Eternity demo, and “King’s Domain,” a printed series timeline.
  • Space Quest Collection (1994 / 1997) – SQ1–SQ5 with the VGA remake. The 1997 update adds SQ6, Windows installers, and a Roger Wilco timeline booklet.
  • Leisure Suit Larry Collection Series (1997) – Larry 1–7 with both AGI and SCI variants plus Al Lowe commentary; paired earlier with the “Greatest Hits and Misses” (1994) box that covered Larry 1–5 and the Softporn Easter egg disk.
  • Police Quest Collection (1997) – PQ1–PQ4 and SWAT 1.0. Includes Daryl F. Gates featurettes but omits the Sega CD-exclusive footage.
  • Quest for Glory Anthology (1996) – QFG1 VGA through QFG4, import utilities, and a music CD; QFG5 remained a standalone release.
  • Roberta Williams Anthology (1996) – Fifteen-disc omnibus covering Mystery House, Hi-Res Adventures, both Laura Bow games, and KQ1–KQ7 with a retrospective booklet.
  • Gabriel Knight Mysteries (1997) – GK1 CD, GK2, GK3 demo, and “Making of” documentaries.
  • Phantasmagoria Collector’s Edition (1997) – Phantasmagoria 1–2, soundtrack, Roberta interview, and a behind-the-scenes VHS.
  • Dynamix CyberPack (1995) – Rise of the Dragon, Heart of China, and Willy Beamish DOS remasters.
  • Front Page Sports: Football Pro Collection (1996) – Football Pro ’95/’96 plus stat disks and coaching guides.
  • After Dark Screensaver + Games bundle (1998) – Combines Berkeley Systems’ screensavers with the After Dark Games compilation.
  • Sierra Discovery Series bundles (1992–1993) – Classroom-focused packages such as EcoQuest + Mixed-Up Mother Goose or Castle of Dr. Brain + Pepper’s Adventures sold to schools with activity sheets.
  • Sierra Aces Collection (1995) – Aces of the Pacific plus the WWII Expansion, Aces Over Europe, and the strategy guide.
  • 3-D Ultra Pinball Value Pack (1998) – First two 3-D Ultra pinball titles plus Desktop Minigolf on a single CD.
  • Japanese “Super Value” twin packs (1999) – Region-specific bundles pairing Gabriel Knight or Phantasmagoria with local-language manuals.

DVD / Early Digital Compilations

  • Sierra Originals & GOLD budget line (1997–1999) – Jewel-case two packs (e.g., GK1 + KQ6, SQ4 + SQ5) sold under the “Sierra Originals” imprint; usually DOS-only executables with a shared launcher.
  • Sierra Classics Collection DVD (2006) – Retail DVD from Vivendi bundling the then-current Windows installers for KQ, SQ, PQ, LSL, GK, QFG, and Phantasmagoria; essentially the same builds later sold on digital stores.
  • Best of Sierra (2007) – Focused on post-1995 titles like Caesar IV, Civilization: Call to Power, Homeworld, and SWAT 4 for strategy audiences.

Modern Digital Bundles

  • GOG.com Series Packs – GOG sells curated bundles for King’s Quest, Space Quest, Police Quest, Quest for Glory, Gabriel Knight, and SWAT. These typically include DOS/Windows versions preconfigured with DOSBox or ScummVM plus manuals and hint books.
  • Steam Sierra Classics Packs – Similar to GOG but sometimes split into “Volume 1/2” SKUs. Steam versions of Phantasmagoria and Gabriel Knight use Windows-compatible installers with minor fan patches applied.
  • Activision’s “Sierra Bundle” (2016) – Limited-time Humble/Steam bundle featuring King’s Quest Collection, Space Quest Collection, Phantasmagoria 1–2, Gabriel Knight 1–3, and Police Quest Collection.
  • Pinkerton Road Humble Bundle (2014) – Included Gabriel Knight 1 (20th Anniversary), Moebius, and Cognition episodes.
  • Humble “Sierra the Classics Return” (2020) – Charity bundle mixing the 2015 King’s Quest episodic reboot with legacy DOS collections for KQ, SQ, PQ, and LSL, plus Gabriel Knight trilogy keys.
  • Console Store promos (2017–present) – Occasional PlayStation and Xbox “Activision Hits” sales that package King’s Quest (2015), Geometry Wars 3, and Gabriel Knight Anniversary for console players.

Fan & Community Collections

  • The AGDI Remake Bundle – Unofficial download that pairs King’s Quest I VGA, KQ2+, and Quest for Glory II VGA installers with linked documentation.
  • Space Quest Historians “Ultimate Collection” (curated list) – Community spreadsheet cataloging exact DOS/Windows files plus fan remakes like Vohaul Strikes Back.
  • Sierra Help Pages Installer Packs – Fan-made installers that combine anthology files with preconfigured DOSBox/ScummVM profiles and fan patches.
  • SCI Companion Preservation Sets – Community archives focused on collecting every SCI interpreter build with matching resources; helpful when anthologies omit specific language versions.

Tips for Using Collections

  1. Check installers: DOSBox-based bundles sometimes omit Mac scripts; copy DOS folders into ScummVM or a fresh DOSBox profile if needed.
  2. Mind versions: Anthologies often favor the latest SCI builds (e.g., SCI Larry 1). If you need the AGI originals, verify they’re included before purchase.
  3. Patches: Apply community updates (e.g., QFG4 bug fixes, GK2 speed patch) immediately after installing from a collection.
  4. Manuals & codes: Collections usually include PDFs of copy-protection charts; keep them handy for games that still prompt for page/word lookups.
  5. Console omissions: Console-exclusive versions (Sega CD PQ1, PlayStation QFG5) rarely appear in PC collections; reference individual game pages for those releases.

Use this guide alongside the Site Index and Platform Guide to decide which anthology meets your needs, especially if you’re curating an Obsidian Publish showcase or preparing captures for preservation.

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