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The King of Dragons

by Capcom·published by Capcom

1 September 199126
SNESArcade

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7.1/ 10

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The King of Dragons is a fantasy themed side-scrolling beat'em up. There are five different characters to choose from: a fighter, a cleric, an elf, a wizard and a dwarf. All characters have different strengths and weaknesses in speed, attack power and magic. After choosing an appropriate character, the player has to fight his way through numerous short levels guarded by an equally high number of bosses; gaining better weapons and shields/magic in the process.

Ways to play

Modes

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative

Together

Local co-opCo-op campaign

Perspective

Side view

Players

2 offline

Included in

Capcom Beat 'Em Up BundleCapcom Classics Collection Vol. 2

Ported as

The King of Dragons

Game details

Multiplayer Options

Same/Split-Screen

Multiplayer Game Modes

Co-Op

Number of Players Supported

1-2 Players

Also known as

King of Dragons — Alternative spelling

Za Kingu obu Doragonzu — Japanese title - romanization

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Facts

Developer

Capcom

Publisher

Capcom

Released

1 September 1991

Platforms

SNESArcade

Standing

Top 97% by visits

Tags

Side view2D scrollingBeat 'em up / brawlerDirect controlFantasy