Product Overview
- Product Name: King's Field
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Disc Condition: No scratches / Scratch free
- Notes: Manual shows very light handling, everything else (disc and rear tray artwork) are in perfect condition - A well-preserved copy with excellent overall presentation. Own FromSoftware's first console release!
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What's Included
- PS1 Game Disc: Yes
- Disc Count: 1
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Jewel Case*: Yes
- Extras:
Game Description
King’s Field is a haunting first-person role-playing game that marked the debut of FromSoftware—the studio that would later define modern dark fantasy gaming. Released in 1995 for the PlayStation 1 and published by Ascii, this pioneering title immerses players in a mysterious, foreboding world filled with danger, exploration, and discovery. As a lone knight sent to recover the fabled Moonlight Sword, players must navigate an interconnected labyrinth of caverns, ruins, and corridors, where every shadow hides both treasure and terror.
Known for its deliberate pacing and atmospheric design, King’s Field was one of the earliest fully 3D first-person RPGs on a home console. Its real-time combat, cryptic lore, and minimalist storytelling laid the groundwork for the studio’s future design philosophy seen in titles like Dark Souls and Demon’s Souls. Exploration is both thrilling and tense—players uncover hidden keys, ancient relics, and long-forgotten secrets while managing limited resources and deadly encounters. The game rewards patience, observation, and courage, crafting an experience that feels simultaneously oppressive and exhilarating.
Though modest in appearance, King’s Field remains one of the most important and influential RPGs of its time. Its atmospheric world-building, eerie soundtrack, and sense of isolation would become trademarks of FromSoftware’s later masterpieces. For collectors and fans of the studio’s history, this is where the legend began—a raw, unpolished gem that shaped the DNA of modern dark fantasy role-playing.
Gameplay Features
- Explore vast 3D environments filled with hidden treasures, traps, and secrets
- Engage in real-time first-person combat against monsters, undead, and mystical guardians
- Discover cryptic lore and environmental storytelling that rewards exploration
- Challenging progression system emphasizing endurance, timing, and resource management
- Dark medieval atmosphere enhanced by haunting ambient sound design
- Foundational influence on modern classics like Demon’s Souls and Dark Souls
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
King’s Field was FromSoftware’s first game, launching exclusively in Japan before its international debut with King’s Field II (released as King’s Field in North America). Despite its early 3D visuals and challenging difficulty, it earned cult admiration for its immersive world and somber tone—traits that would define FromSoftware’s identity for decades.
The game’s signature weapon, the Moonlight Sword, became a recurring symbol across FromSoftware’s later titles, appearing in everything from Armored Core to Dark Souls and Bloodborne. Today, King’s Field is recognized as a cornerstone of the studio’s legacy—a daring and atmospheric RPG that introduced the core design philosophy behind one of gaming’s most respected developers.
Additional Details
- Variant: Black Label
- Genre: RPG
- Year Released: 1995
- Publisher: Ascii
- Developer: FromSoftware
- ESRB Rating: T - Teen
- UPC: 093992085001
- SKU: 4524-MANP
- Format: Sony PlayStation 1 (PS1) video game disc
- Platform: Sony PlayStation 1 console (PS1 system)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
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