King's Knight is a fantasy-themed top-down shooter where four heroes have to unite to defeat a dragon and rescue a princess in despair. It was one of the first games published by Square Soft (now one-half of Square Enix). King's Knight is a variation on Konami's Knightmare which sold extremely well.
The story revolves around four heroes - Ray Jack, Kaliva, Barusa, and Toby - each with unique abilities. The first four stages involve powering up the characters by collecting shields, boots, swords, and spell icons. Defeating monsters along the way is crucial to progress. The heroes' lives must be kept alive for the final stage, as certain points cannot be reached if a party member has died.
The gameplay features a top-down perspective, with the player controlling one of the four heroes at a time. Shooting and destruction are key elements, as nearly everything in the environment can be shot at and destroyed. The heroes have different strengths and weaknesses, making strategic team management essential to success.