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Based loosely on the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, the game features an action role-playing-like level advancement system, with fighters automatically being upgraded to new weapons and armor as they advance through the game. Knights of the Round is a 1991 beat 'em up game developed and published by Capcom for arcades.
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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) |
| Attack | · | Button 1 |
| Jump | · | Button 2 |
| Start | · | Start |
| Insert Coin | · | Select |
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The Story Behind Knights of the Round
The game received a 20.8/30 score in a readers' poll conducted by Super Famicom Magazine. Based loosely on the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, the game features an action role-playing-like level advancement system, with fighters automatically being upgraded to new weapons and armor as they advance through the game. is a 1991 beat 'em up game developed and published by Capcom for arcades.
Merlin then sends Arthur and his two closest companions, Lancelot and Perceval, to overthrow the evil king Garibaldi and to unite Britain. The Super NES version garnered mixed reception from critics. 2 for PlayStation 2 and Xbox and in 2018, in Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle for the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Microsoft Windows.
How Knights of the Round Plays
Arthur, who had been training himself to be a great knight, pulled out the sacred sword Excalibur from the rock. Blocking is vital in certain cases, since some bosses will be vulnerable only after their attack has been blocked by the player. is a 1991 beat 'em up game developed and published by Capcom for arcades.
On occasion, bosses and certain enemy characters can ride horses as well. The gameplay is similar to other Capcom beat 'em ups, such as Final Fight and Capcom's previous hack-and-slash fantasy title The King of Dragons. After pulling it out, Arthur realized his destiny was to become the first King of the Britons.
Why Players Still Load It Up
The Japanese publication Micom BASIC Magazine ranked the game seventh in popularity in its April 1992 issue. Based loosely on the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, the game features an action role-playing-like level advancement system, with fighters automatically being upgraded to new weapons and armor as they advance through the game. Gamest gave Knights of the Round two awards at the sixth annual "Gamest Awards", placing 6th in the "Annual Hit Game", and 6th in the "Player Popularity".
Merlin then sends Arthur and his two closest companions, Lancelot and Perceval, to overthrow the evil king Garibaldi and to unite Britain. The Super NES version garnered mixed reception from critics. In 2013, Heavy ranked the game as one of the top twenty five beat 'em up video games of all time.
Knights of the Round — Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Knights of the Round?
Development was handled by Capcom, with Capcom publishing the release.
Where can I buy the original Knights of the Round?
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 the Round released on?
Capcom shipped Knights of the Round for the Arcade back in 1991, and this page runs that release.
Can I save my progress in Knights of the Round?
Yes. Create a free account and the player unlocks save states — snapshot your progress at any moment and resume later on any device.