King of Dragons
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🙂 7.0/10
(Super Nintendo - US, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Prism Kikaku
Published_By:
Capcom
Released On:
01 Jan 1994
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.
The gameplay revolves around fighting hordes of enemies while avoiding obstacles, using special abilities and items collected throughout the game to enhance the player's chances. As players progress through the levels, they will encounter increasingly difficult bosses and new challenges that test their skills and strategy.
UPC-A:
013388130184 (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
SNS-EI-USA (United States)
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Multiplayer Game Modes:
Co-Op
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In this fantasy adventure game, players guide a new band of adventurers into the dark kingdom of Malus to defeat the legendary red dragon, Gildiss, before he awakens from a year-long magical slumber. With the kingdom's armies and previous knights already destroyed, players must brave hordes of dark creatures to slay the beast and save the land from eternal ruin.
Story
The Legend Of The Gildiss
For over a hundred years he had descended like a vulture on the land of Malus and left nothing behind but a scorched ruin where the creatures of darkness could reign. After much pleading by the farmers and townspeople, the armies of Malus were gathered and sent to do battle with the mighty red dragon know as Gildiss. Not a single man returned.
In desperation, the King sought guidance from his wizard, Guindon. Guindon told the king that he could cast a spell that would put Gildiss to sleep for one year, but if and when Gildiss awoke from his slumber, he would be even more powerful. Looking out over the suffering that had befallen his kingdom, the King decided his people could take no more. And so he commanded Guindon to put Gildiss to sleep.
Now the year has almost come to an end and darkness has once again befallen the kingdom of Malus. In the last year, the King sent forth hundreds of knights to find and destroy Gildiss as he sleeps. None have been heard from again.
Now as the creatures of darkness stand ready to plunge the land of Malus into the abyss, a new band of adventures plans to set forth before Gildiss awakens.
How to Play
Getting Started
Insert your King of Dragons Game Pak into your Super Nintendo Entertainment System and turn the power ON.
When the title screen appears, use the control pad to highlight 1P GAME or 2P GAME and press the START button. The title screen choices include:
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1P GAME: A one player game
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2P GAME: A two player game
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OPTION MODE: Allows you to changes button and difficulty settings.
When the next screen appears, push left or right on your control pad to select your character. Once you have chosen the character you wish to use, press the B button to start the game.
To end your adventure at any time, simply turn your Super Nintendo Entertainment System OFF and remove your Game Pak.
During the game, a black bar will appear above and below the game screen. This is normal.
Using The Options Mode
The options mode allows you to customize your gameplay settings. After you have made your changes, press START to return to the main screen.
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EXTRA JOY: This option allows you to select which button will summon magic. Push the control pad left or right to highlight the button you wish to use.
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MANUAL SHIELD: This option allows you to turn OFF or ON the manual shield option. When ON, you must raise and lower your shield by pressing a button on the control pad. Press the control pad left or right until you find the difficulty settings you wish to use.
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STEREO: This setting allows you to select stereo or monaural sound. Press the control pad left or right until you find the settings you wish to use.
Controls
Control Pad LEFT, RIGHT, UP or DOWN
Move your character left, right or up or down
Y button
Use your weapon
B button
Make your character jump
X button
Summon magic
A button
Raise your shield manually
START button
Pause the game
Control Pad UP or DOWN
Move the marker next to OPTION MODE / Highlight the option you wish to change
Control Pad LEFT or RIGHT
Change the difficulty settings / Change the button used to swing your weapon / Change the button used to make your character jump
Enemies & Characters
ELF
Ever nimble he can often pick-off enemies at a distance with his bow. But in close combat, he is of little use.
WIZARD
Although slow and dependent solely on his magic, the wizards vast experience is his greatest weapon.
FIGHTER
Leaving magic to the wizards, his sword is his greatest ally and he prefers to let it do his talking.
CLERIC
Against his beliefs to use edged weapons, he instead uses his great intelligence to advance levels quickly.
DWARF
Although small, the Dwarf is 100% muscle. Despite his lack of speed, he still loves to wade into the thick of battle.
Items & Weapons
Meteor
Rains down meteors on your enemies.
Thunder Bolt
Thunderbolts strike your enemies.
Fire Wall
Burns your enemies with a searing flame.
Frog
Turns your enemies into frogs.
Jewelry
Turns your enemies into jewelry.
Fruit
Increases your health a little.
Gold
Gather bags of gold to increase your experience point total and work toward higher levels.
Jewels
Gather pecious jewels to increase your experience point total and work toward higher levels.
Yashichi
Gives 1 extra continue.
Tips & Maps
Don't summon magic too much
Each time you do, you'll loose part of your health bar.
Use the wizard to crack open the magic orbs
He uses magic more effectively.
Search for hidden barrels
Look behind pillars and other objects.
When playing a two player game
Try and pick two characters who will fight well together, such as the fighter and the elf.
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