The King of Kings: The Early Years is an unlicensed educational platformer released by Wisdom Tree for the NES in 1991. The cartridge features three distinct games centered around the early life of Jesus Christ: The Wise Men, Flight to Egypt, and Jesus and the Temple.
Each of the three games offers its own objective, but they generally follow side-scrolling platforming mechanics. You must navigate levels while dodging environmental hazards and enemies, collecting biblical trivia items along the way. In the browser, the standard NES controls apply: use the Arrow keys to move, Z to jump, and X to interact or attack. Press Enter for Start and Shift for Select.
Because of the game’s stiff controls, precision jumping can be difficult; take your time navigating platforms and memorize enemy placement rather than rushing through the levels. Be sure to answer the biblical trivia questions scattered throughout the stages, as getting them right replenishes your health.
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