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Romset and name:
knightsja Knights of the Round (Japan 911127, B-Board 89625B-1)
Short name:
Knights of the Round
Manufacturer:
Capcom
Year:
Genre:
Fighter
Category:
Fighter / 2.5D
Serie:
-
Driver source:
capcom/cps1.cpp
Language:
Japanese
Similar games:
Input / Controls
Players:
Up to 3 players (solo, 2-3 concurrents)
Input:
Joystick 8 ways
Buttons / keys:
Coins:
Cabinet:
-
Free-play:
Supported
Rankings
Average user rating:
AntoPISA BestGame:
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-
Video
Display:
384x224@59.637405 Hz, CRT 15kHz
Orientation:
Horizontal
Scrolling:
Unknown
Colors:
-
CPU:
Motorola MC68000, Zilog Z80
Audio
Sound:
Audio chips:
OKI MSM6295 ADPCM, Speaker, YM2151 OPM
Romset
First release:
Mame 0.139u2 released on aug-30 2010
Last release:
Mame 0.264 released on mar-26 2024
Clone of:
knights Knights of the Round (World 911127)
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Not required
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GOOD
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Status
OVERALL:
GOOD
Emulation:
Good
Graphic:
Good
Color:
Good
Sound:
Good
Cocktail:
Good
Protection:
Good
Save state:
Supported
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  • Arcade Video game published 33 years ago:

    Knights of the Round © 1991 Capcom Company, Limited.

    Knights of the Round is a horizontally-scrolling beat-em-up based loosely on the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Arthur, after training to become a knight, pulled the sacred sword of Excalibur from the rock. He then new that his destiny was to become the first King of the Britons and Merlin sends Arthur and his two closest companions, Lancelot and Perceval, to overthrow the evil king Garibaldi and to unite England.

    Knights of the Round features role-playing elements in the form of its level advancement system, with fighters automatically being upgraded to new weapons and armour as they advance through the game. There are seven stages, each with its own boss and a variety of generic enemies that try to stop the players' progress.

    Success in combat relies strongly on players' blocking ability, which is triggered by pressing the ATTACK button then pressing the joystick BACK as the opponent strikes. If successful, the player gains a few seconds of invincibility in which to counter-attack. However, if no enemy strikes the player-character while they're blocking, they will tire and drop their guard, making them vulnerable to attack. Blocking is vital in certain cases, since some bosses will only be vulnerable after their attack has been blocked by the player.

    Players can perform a desperation attack by pressing both the ATTACK and JUMP buttons simultaneously. This strikes multiple enemies but player-characters lose some health every time they use it. At various points in the game the players get to ride a horse, enabling them to attack enemies from horseback. Horses can stamp on enemies by pressing the joystick FORWARDS twice. On occasion, enemy characters and bosses also ride horses.

    HEROES

    • Arthur - The main protagonist, Arthur is a well-balanced character in both speed and power. His weapon is Excalibur. He can perform a special attack - a powerful slashing blow - by pressing ATTACK then holding the joystick TOWARDS the enemy. Initially, Arthur wears chain-mail and leather armour. After levelling-up, Excalibur becomes stronger and he eventually gets better armour. Arthur is also the most powerful character when on horseback.

    • Lancelot - A talented swordsman, Lancelot is the fastest character but lacks strength. His special attack is the jumping kick, achieved by pressing ATTACK then holding the joystick UP. Lancelot's weapon is a sabre. Lancelot starts out wearing a blue tabard with a yellow cross. After levelling-up, he gains plate armour and a broader sabre.

    • Perceval - The son of a blacksmith, Perceval is the strongest character but lacks agility. He is the only character who can dash by tapping the joystick forward twice, cancelled into a "Giant Swing" by pressing the ATTACK button while dashing. At first, Perceval has blond hair and light armour. After levelling-up, Perceval eventually becomes bald with a beard and gains heavier armour.

    TECHNICAL
    Runs on the "CP System" hardware.
    B-Board #: 89625B-1

    Players: Up to 3 simultaneous
    Control per player: 8-Way Joystick
    Buttons per player: 2
    → [1] Attack, [2] Jump

    TRIVIA
    Knights of the Round was released in November 1991 in the Japanese arcades. It was known there as the 18th video game made for the CP-S system.

    Knights of the Round is based on the story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.

    Len Hanley holds the official record for this game with 431,450 points.

    Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (Varth: G.S.M Capcom 6 - PCCB-00110) on February 19, 1993.

    Known re-release: "Knights of the Round [B-Board 91634B-2]"
    Known Export release: "Knights of the Round [B-Board 91635B-2]"

    TIPS AND TRICKS
    Earning Extra Lives: In Stage 2, lose 1 life against boss. Beat him. When you come to the 3rd stage, don't break the barricades, just wait. First kill the Fat-Man and the Soldier.
    Warning: If you launch a desperation attack (attack+jump), all the effort will be lost.
    Then wait until the Bird Man comes run against you. Hit him with a strong strike (Push front+punch). Don't hit him while is recovering. Wait until he runs to you again and make the same. you can kill him after 3 strikes (unless with Lancelot).
    If you're done correctly, hit the barricade of the above, don't pick the food, try to turn apart it, and you'll get a surprise... a chess piece with 2 lives (2Up) waiting for you.
    If you kill the second Bird-Man in the same way, the second item in the barricade will give you 1 more level (green sceptre).
    If you remember, a 3rd Bird-Man gets into the castle when you break the bridge's barricade. Do the same trick with him inside, break the down barricade, break the item and you'll get one more life (1Up).

    STAFF
    Game Designers: Boyoyon, Hachi, K. Suke, Nis 7
    Music Sound: Isao Abe (Oyaji)
    Programmers: Ayrton Tsuna !!, Hero Hero, Cky
    Object Designers: Ikusan Z, Tanuki, Imomushi, Jun Matsumura (Jun), Sho
    Scroll Designers: Fukumoyan, Pooh!, Kyochan, Marchan

    PORTS
    Here is a list of Japanese ports. For ports released in other regions, please see the Export version entry; "Knights of the Round [B-Board 91635B-2]"

    • CONSOLES:
    [JP] Nintendo Super Famicom (june.10, 1994) "Knights of the Round [Model SHVC-LO]"

    • HANDHELDS:
    [JP] Sony PSP (sept.7, 2006) "Capcom Classics Collection [Model ULJM-05104]"

    CONTRIBUTE
    Edit this entry: https://www.arcade-history.com/?&page=detail&id=1301&o=2
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