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King's Knight is a 1986 FC game by Square blending vertical scrolling shooter and RPG elements. Players control four unique heroes: knight Ray Jack, magician Kaliba, monster Barusa, and thief Toby. Each has solo stages; after clearing them, the four team up for the final level to defeat the evil dragon and rescue the imprisoned princess. It features a character growth system where players collect hidden stage items to boost attack, defense, and speed, plus puzzle elements like hidden magic elements and secret passages. The final stage requires all four heroes to combine their magic and skills to win. This early Square RPG experiment laid groundwork for the later Final Fantasy series.