Product Overview
- Product Name: King's Knight
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Good
- Notes:
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- NES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Styrofoam Insert: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Embark on a perilous quest in King's Knight for the NES, a unique blend of vertical shooter and fantasy adventure. Guide four distinct heroes—Ray Jack the Knight, Kaliva the Wizard, Barusa the Monster, and Toby the Thief—through treacherous terrains to rescue Princess Claire from the clutches of the evil dragon Tolfida. Each character's journey unfolds in individual stages, requiring mastery of their unique abilities and strategic collection of hidden elements essential for the final battle. With destructible environments and a variety of power-ups, players must navigate through challenging levels that test both reflexes and planning.
Gameplay Features
- Control four unique characters, each with specialized abilities and exclusive stages.
- Engage in vertically scrolling shooter action set in a rich fantasy world.
- Discover hidden caves housing vital elements and formidable mini-bosses.
- Utilize character-specific magic spells unlocked by collecting elemental items.
- Experience a climactic final stage where all heroes unite, emphasizing teamwork and strategy.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Despite its RPG-like appearance, King's Knight is a shooter developed by Bits Laboratory and published by Square. Notably, it features an early soundtrack composed by Nobuo Uematsu, who would later gain fame for his work on the Final Fantasy series.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Shoot-em-up
- Year Released: 1989
- Publisher: SQUARE
- Developer: Bits Laboratory
- ESRB Rating: N/A
- UPC: 094689191012
- SKU: 9212
- Format: Original Nintendo Entertainment system (NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
NES Game Cartridge Compatibility (NTSC Region)
This chart shows which video game systems support original NES cartridges:
| System | Supports NES Cartridges | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) | Yes | Original 1985–1995 model (front-loading design). |
| NES-101 "Top Loader" | Yes | Redesigned top-loading NES model released in 1993. |
| Analogue Nt / Nt Mini | Yes | Premium modern system with FPGA accuracy and HDMI out. |
| RetroUSB AVS | Yes | Modern FPGA-based console with 720p output. |
| Polymega (with EM01 NES Module) | Yes | Modular system supports NES cartridges via add-on EM01 module (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Retron 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 | Yes | Supports NES cartridges (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Japanese Famicom | No (without adapter) | Requires 72-to-60 pin adapter (uses different cartridge format). |
Note: Compatibility may vary on emulation-based or clone systems depending on cartridge variant and mapper chip used.
Important Information
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