Knights of the Round is a classic side-scrolling beat ’em up released for the Arcade in 1991 by Capcom. Loosely based on the legend of King Arthur, the game allows players to take on the roles of Arthur, Lancelot, and Perceval as they battle through hordes of enemies to overthrow the evil King Garibaldi. The game stands out from other brawlers of its era with an RPG-like progression system, where characters upgrade their weapons and armor as they accumulate score, visually changing their appearance and increasing their power.
How to Play
The objective is to fight your way through seven stages and defeat the boss at the end of each level. In this browser emulator, the default Arcade controls are mapped to your keyboard: use the Arrow Keys to move, Z to attack, and X to jump. Insert coins with Shift and press Enter to start. You can perform a screen-clearing special attack at the cost of a small amount of health by pressing jump and attack simultaneously.
Tips
- Master the block: Blocking is a crucial mechanic. Press the attack button and then immediately press the directional key moving away from the enemy to block. A successful block grants brief invincibility, allowing you to counterattack safely.
- Maximize your score: Points dictate your level-ups. Before picking up large treasure chests or food items, strike them with your weapon to break them into smaller pieces, which yield a higher total score.
- Play to your strengths: Arthur offers a balanced playstyle, Lancelot is fast but deals less damage, and Perceval is slow but boasts high attack power and a unique dash move.
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