Knights of the Round

Knights of the Round

Knights of the Round is a classic beat 'em up action game developed and published by Capcom for the SNES, released in 1994, and it is a port of the 1991 arcade game of the same name. You play as one of several knights, including King Arthur and Lancelot, who must travel through levels, fighting enemies and defeating bosses, with a focus on side-scrolling brawling, action, and cooperative gameplay.

The gameplay involves fighting waves of enemies using a variety of sword attacks and special moves, and you can also use weapons and items to defeat enemies, and you can also perform "team" attacks with your partner. A unique feature is the "medieval" theme – the game is set in a medieval fantasy world, with levels featuring castles, forests, and dungeons, and the combat is focused on swordplay and knightly combat. The levels include various medieval environments, each with unique enemies, obstacles, and challenging boss encounters.

The game features a health bar and a continue system, and you can also collect items to restore health and power-ups. The graphics are colorful and detailed, with a medieval fantasy style and well-rendered sprites, and the backgrounds are varied and detailed. The music is heroic and adventurous, with a classic fantasy soundtrack that matches the game's epic and knightly tone. Critics praised the medieval theme, the variety of characters, and the overall fun beat 'em up action, making it a solid and enjoyable game for the SNES. It supports two players. Knights of the Round is a fun and engaging game that offers a great medieval beat 'em up experience.