King Arthur's legend gets the Capcom brawler treatment here. Knights of the Round hit arcades in 1991, and this 1994 Super NES conversion lets one or two players choose Arthur, Lancelot or Perceval and hack through armies of soldiers and monsters on the quest for the Holy Grail.
What sets it apart from Final Fight and its peers is a light leveling system: points earned from defeating enemies and collecting treasure raise your knight's level, and as he levels up, his armor and weapon visibly upgrade and his attacks get stronger. The three knights play differently, with Arthur balanced, Lancelot fast, and Perceval slow but heavy-hitting with his axe. Horses appear in some stages and can be ridden into battle. The SNES version supports two players rather than the arcade's three, but it keeps the medieval setting and the sense of growing stronger as the quest goes on.
Tips for Knights of the Round
Pick up treasure and food quickly; points feed your level, and leveling up is the main way to get stronger.
Mount any horse you find, since a rider can trample groups of foot soldiers.
Perceval's reach makes him good at crowd control, while Lancelot is better at getting in and out of fights quickly.
How to Play Knights of the Round
Click Play Now to launch Knights of the Round directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. Arrows move your knight, and the face buttons attack, jump and perform a special attack. Enter pauses the game. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
To play Knights of the Round, simply hit the "Play Now" button on this page. The game loads instantly in your browser using an embedded emulator — no plugins, downloads, or setup required.
Is Knights of the Round free to play?
Yes, Knights of the Round is completely free to play on RetroVault.GG. Just visit the game page and start playing in your browser.
What console is Knights of the Round for?
Originally a SNES game, Knights of the Round can now be played directly in your browser here on RetroVault.GG with no setup needed.
What genre is Knights of the Round?
Knights of the Round is a action, fighting game. It was made for the SNES.
Can I play Knights of the Round on my phone?
Knights of the Round is fully playable on mobile devices. Open this page in your phone's browser and tap Play Now — touch controls appear automatically.