Knights of the Round is a side-scrolling beat 'em up arcade game released by Capcom in 1991, later ported to the Super Nintendo (SNES) in 1994. Based on the medieval legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, it lets players choose from Arthur, Lancelot, or Percival to conquer evil and unify Britain.
The game features a unique character leveling system: defeating enemies and collecting items raises your level, upgrading your appearance, gear, attack, and defense. It also adds "heavy slash" and "block" mechanics for precise, strategic combat that boosts replay value.
Players can ride horses to battle, using dash and stomp attacks for varied combat. There are 7 stages total, each with unique enemies and tough bosses — use skill and strategy to beat them all and fulfill your quest to unify Britain.
With stunning graphics, deep gameplay systems, and smooth controls, Knights of the Round was one of the most popular action games of its era. Its unique leveling and combat mechanics delivered a fresh experience, and it remains beloved by retro game fans today.