Summary
- Release Year: 1991
- Genres: Adventure, Arcade, Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: Arcade, Super Nintendo Entertainment System
- Developers: Capcom
- Publishers: Capcom, Playtronic
Knights of the Round (1991)
Knights of the Round is a side-scrolling beat ’em up arcade game developed and released by Capcom in 1991. It is the sequel to Capcom’s previous beat ’em up, The King of Dragons, and features many of the same gameplay elements, including seven stages, each with its own boss and a variety of generic enemies.
The game is set in a fantasy world where the player takes control of one of three knights: Arthur, Lancelot, or Perceval. The knights must battle their way through hordes of enemies to rescue the kidnapped Princess Guinevere.
Knights of the Round is known for its fast-paced gameplay and challenging difficulty. The game also features a number of innovative features for its time, such as the ability to block attacks and perform desperation attacks.
Gameplay
Knights of the Round is a side-scrolling beat ’em up in which the player controls one of three knights: Arthur, Lancelot, or Perceval. The knights must battle their way through seven stages, each with its own boss and a variety of generic enemies.
The game’s controls are simple and easy to learn. The player uses the joystick to move the knight and the attack button to attack. The player can also press the jump button to jump and the block button to block attacks.
Knights of the Round is a challenging game, but it is also fair. The player’s knights are powerful, but they can be defeated if they are not careful. The game’s enemies are varied and challenging, and the bosses are particularly difficult to defeat.
Characters
There are three playable characters in Knights of the Round: Arthur, Lancelot, and Perceval. Each character has their own unique strengths and weaknesses.
- Arthur is the well-rounded character. He is strong, fast, and has a good reach.
- Lancelot is the fastest character. He is also the weakest character, but he can make up for it with his speed and agility.
- Perceval is the strongest character. He is also the slowest character, but he can deal a lot of damage with his powerful attacks.
Items
There are a variety of items that can be found in Knights of the Round. These items can help the player’s knights to defeat their enemies.
- Health potions: These potions restore the player’s health.
- Attack potions: These potions increase the player’s attack power.
- Defense potions: These potions increase the player’s defense.
- Speed potions: These potions increase the player’s speed.
Stages
There are seven stages in Knights of the Round. Each stage has its own unique boss and a variety of generic enemies.
- Stage 1: The Forest of Broceliande
- Stage 2: The Castle of Shadows
- Stage 3: The Caverns of Doom
- Stage 4: The Volcano of Fire
- Stage 5: The Ice Palace
- Stage 6: The Floating Castle
- Stage 7: The Throne Room
Bosses
There are seven bosses in Knights of the Round. Each boss is unique and has its own strengths and weaknesses.
- Stage 1: The Green Knight
- Stage 2: The Black Knight
- Stage 3: The Red Knight
- Stage 4: The Blue Knight
- Stage 5: The White Knight
- Stage 6: The Gold Knight
- Stage 7: The Silver Knight
Legacy
Knights of the Round is a classic beat ’em up that is still enjoyed by many gamers today. The game’s fast-paced gameplay, challenging difficulty, and innovative features make it a must-play for fans of the genre.
The game has been ported to a number of platforms, including the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, the Sega Genesis, and the PlayStation Portable. It has also been released on a number of compilation discs, including Capcom Classics Collection and Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle.
Knights of the Round is a timeless classic that is still enjoyed by many gamers today. The game’s fast-paced gameplay, challenging difficulty, and innovative features make it a must-play for fans of the beat ’em up genre.
Review Score
8.5/10
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