Knights of Valour hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1999 on the Arcade, this retro classic from International Games System is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
The plot is loosely adapted from the 14th century Chinese historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong, and features the Five Tiger Generals, Zhuge Liang, Diaochan and others as playable characters. Knights of Valour is a side-scrolling beat 'em up video game series released by International Games System (IGS).
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Insert Coin | V | Select |
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| Action | Keyboard | Arcade input |
|---|---|---|
| Move | · · · · | Joystick (8-way) |
| Button 1 | · | Button 1 |
| Button 2 | · | Button 2 |
| Button 3 | · | Button 3 |
| Button 4 | · | Button 4 |
| Start | · | Start |
| Insert Coin | · | Select |
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The Story Behind Knights of Valour
The original games were developed for arcades and released in Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean and English. Knights of Valour () is a side-scrolling beat 'em up video game series released by International Games System (IGS). The series includes eleven games, including five main titles: Knights of Valour (1999), Knights of Valour 2 (2000), Knights of Valour: The Seven Spirits (2003), Knights of Valour 3 (2011), and the remade Knights of Valour (2015).
A 3D installment of Knights of Valour for the PlayStation 4, as a free-to-play game, was originally slated for release in Spring 2015 in Asia and Japan, but was delayed to a summer release. The plot is loosely adapted from the 14th century Chinese historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong, and features the Five Tiger Generals, Zhuge Liang, Diaochan and others as playable characters. The game is monetized by selling the ability to continue after being defeated and supports up to four players online.
How Knights of Valour Plays
Knights of Valour () is a side-scrolling beat 'em up video game series released by International Games System (IGS). The game is monetized by selling the ability to continue after being defeated and supports up to four players online. A 3D installment of Knights of Valour for the PlayStation 4, as a free-to-play game, was originally slated for release in Spring 2015 in Asia and Japan, but was delayed to a summer release.
The plot is loosely adapted from the 14th century Chinese historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong, and features the Five Tiger Generals, Zhuge Liang, Diaochan and others as playable characters. The original games were developed for arcades and released in Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean and English. The gameplay involves the use of magical powers that are not featured in other games also based on the novel.
Why Players Still Load It Up
In April 2023, IGS released the IGS Classic Arcade Collection on the Nintendo Switch, a compilation of eight games originally created for the IGS PolyGame Master. A beta version was released for trial for PlayStation Plus subscribers on the PS4. The plot is loosely adapted from the 14th century Chinese historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong, and features the Five Tiger Generals, Zhuge Liang, Diaochan and others as playable characters.
Knights of Valour () is a side-scrolling beat 'em up video game series released by International Games System (IGS). Included in the collection are Knights of Valour Plus, Knights of Valour Superheroes and Knights of Valour 2 - Nine Dragons. The series includes eleven games, including five main titles: Knights of Valour (1999), Knights of Valour 2 (2000), Knights of Valour: The Seven Spirits (2003), Knights of Valour 3 (2011), and the remade Knights of Valour (2015).
Knights of Valour — Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a controller to play Knights of Valour?
No. Keyboard controls work out of the box (see the controls panel), and any USB or Bluetooth gamepad is detected automatically.
Who developed Knights of Valour?
Development was handled by International Games System, with International Games System publishing the release.
Where can I buy the original Knights of Valour?
See the "Other Places You Can Get This Game" section below the article for legitimate places to buy real-world versions.
What console was Knights of Valour released on?
International Games System shipped Knights of Valour for the Arcade back in 1999, and this page runs that release.