Knights of Valour (also known as Sangoku Senki) is a classic side-scrolling beat ’em up developed by IGS and released for Arcades in 1999. Set during the Romance of the Three Kingdoms era, this specific version (V114 Hong Kong) features the same deep, item-based combat and branching paths that made the game a standout arcade title. Players choose from legendary generals like Zhao Yun, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei, each equipped with unique combo strings and special moves.
How to Play
The objective is to fight through armies of enemy soldiers, defeat challenging stage bosses, and conquer the land. Since this is an arcade title, you will first need to insert coins (usually mapped to Shift or Select) and press Start (Enter). Move your character using the directional keys or D-pad. Use the primary action buttons (typically Z, X, C, V) to attack, jump, select items in your inventory, and use them. The game features a unique inventory system, allowing you to pick up and store magical scrolls, throwables, and healing food to use later.
Tips
- Manage your inventory: Save your powerful magic scrolls and elemental items for difficult boss encounters, as standard enemies are better dealt with using melee combos.
- Explore branching paths: Knights of Valour is full of secret rooms and alternate routes. Exploring these can reward you with powerful hidden weapons, such as the elemental swords.
- Learn your character: Each general plays differently. Practice their specific dash attacks and special inputs to maximize your damage output and keep enemies stun-locked.
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