Knights of the Round (video game)
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| Developer(s) | Capcom |
| Publisher(s) | Capcom |
| Designer(s) | Boyoyon, Hachi, K Suke, Nis 7 |
| Release date(s) | Arcade version: Japan: April 1992 |
| Genre(s) | Beat 'em up |
| Mode(s) | Up to 3 players simultaneously |
| Platform(s) | Arcade, Super NES |
| Input | 8-way joystick; 2 buttons |
| Arcade cabinet | Upright |
| Arcade system(s) | CPS-1 |
| Arcade display | Raster, horizontal orientation, 384 x 224 pixels, 4096 colors, 60 Hz refresh rate |
Knights of the Round is an arcade game released by Capcom in 1992. A side-scrolling beat 'em up based loosely on the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, the game features an RPG-like level advancement system, with fighters getting new weapons and armour as they advance through the game.
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[edit] Story
Arthur, who had been training himself to be a great knight, pulled out the sacred sword Excalibur from the rock. After pulling it out, Arthur realized his destiny was to become the first King of the Britons. Merlin then sends Arthur and his two closest companions, Lancelot and Perceval, to overthrow the evil king Garibaldi and to unite England.
[edit] Characters
Arthur, the main character, is a well-balanced character, and is excellent for beginners. His weapon of choice is the sword Excalibur. Upon first selecting him, Arthur wears chain mail, wears leather armor on his shoulders and chest, and has white pants and a red tunic. When he gets new level-ups, Excalibur becomes stronger, and he eventually gets more armor, (later a gold color).
Lancelot is a talented swordsman and has been traveling all over the world to find a worthy king he should serve. Lancelot is the quickest character, but he lacks in strength, making him good for experts players. His special attack is the jumping kick, done by pressing attack then holding the joystick up. Lancelot's weapon of choice is a saber. Lancelot starts out wearing a blue robe with a yellow cross and no armor. In eventual level-ups, Lancelot gains armor and a larger sword.
The son of a blacksmith, Perceval is a strong warrior with a gentle heart. Unlike his sword-wielding friends Arthur and Lancelot, Perceval prefers to use a battle-axe. He has never been defeated thanks to his well-built body. Perceval is the strongest character, but lacks in agility, making him good for intermediate players. He is the only character who can dash by tapping the joystick forward two times quick. He can turn it into a "Giant Swing" by pressing the attack button while dashing. At first, Perceval has blond hair, wears armor on his left shoulder, is barechested, and wears green pants. In eventual level-ups, Perceval becomes bald with a beard, and gains more armor, though most of his chest is bare.
[edit] Gameplay
The gameplay is very similar to other Capcom beat 'em ups, such as Final Fight. There are 7 stages, each with its own boss. There are a variety of generic enemies that try to stop the players' progress. Blocking an attack is executed by pressing the attack button, then pressing the joystick away. As in most beat 'em ups, a desperation attack is performed by pressing both the attack and jump buttons simultaneously. This knocks out most enemies on the screen, but the player loses a little bit of health every time he uses it.
At various points in the game, the players get to ride a horse, where they can attack enemies on horseback. The horses can stomp on enemies by pressing the joystick two times forward.
[edit] Stages
- Stage 1- Village On Fire - boss: Scorn
- Stage 2- Confused Fight - boss: Braford
- Stage 3- Battle at the Castle Fort - boss: Arlon
- Stage 4- Knights Festival - boss: Phantom
- Stage 5- Expedition - boss: Balbars
- Stage 6- Knights in the Strange Land - boss: Muramasa
- Stage 7- Decisive Battle at the King's Castle - boss: Garibaldi
[edit] Ports
The game was ported to the Super NES in 1994 and in Capcom Classics Collection: Reloaded for the PSP in 2006, as well as Capcom Classics Collection Vol. 2 for PlayStation 2 and Xbox.
