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The King of Dragons hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1991 on the Arcade, this retro classic from Capcom is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
It features a level advancement system, allowing character attributes to be upgraded as players progress through the game. The King of Dragons 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) |
| Button 1 | · | Button 1 |
| Button 2 | · | Button 2 |
| Start | · | Start |
| Insert Coin | · | Select |
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The Story Behind The King of Dragons
The Super NES version garnered mixed reception from critics. It is also part of two compilations for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Windows: Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle (2018) and Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium (2022). It follows players as they control characters through the kingdom of Malus to defeat monsters led by the dragon Gildiss.
According to Famitsu, The King of Dragons sold 8,979 copies in its first week on the market and 11,544 copies during its lifetime in Japan. It features a level advancement system, allowing character attributes to be upgraded as players progress through the game. The game's music was composed by Yoko Shimomura.
How The King of Dragons Plays
The King of Dragons features a role-playing video game-like level advancement system. Along the way, different weapon and armor upgrades for each character may also be picked up. By pressing both buttons, the character unleashes a magical attack that strikes all enemies in screen (its strength varies according to the character used) at the expense of losing energy.
This is one of the many Capcom games to feature the yashichi power-up item (a "boost power-up" icon resembling a shuriken). The Cleric has great defense, decent magic (with the ability to heal his comrades) and melee attacks but bad agility. The game has 16 levels, though many are short.
Why Players Still Load It Up
The King of Dragons was ported to the Super NES in 1994. An emulated version of the game has been released in multiple Capcom compilations. The Japanese publication Micom BASIC Magazine ranked the game twenty-fifth in popularity in its November 1991 issue.
According to Famitsu, The King of Dragons sold 8,979 copies in its first week on the market and 11,544 copies during its lifetime in Japan. Micom BASIC Magazine also gave the game several awards at the 1991 "Video Game Grand Prize", placing 5th in "Overall Grand Prize", 6th in "Player Division", 3rd in "Best Action", and 9th in "Game Center Department". It features a level advancement system, allowing character attributes to be upgraded as players progress through the game.
The King of Dragons — Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed The King of Dragons?
The King of Dragons was developed by Capcom and published by Capcom.
Where can I buy the original The King of Dragons?
Scroll to "Other Places You Can Get This Game" beneath the write-up — it lists trusted stores selling official copies.
What console was The King of Dragons released on?
The King of Dragons was released for the Arcade in 1991.
Can I save my progress in The King of Dragons?
It does — with a free account you can snapshot the game at any point using save states, then pick it up later from exactly that spot.