King's Bounty
Commodore 64 · RPG / Strategy
King's Bounty
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | RPG, Strategy |
| Developer | New World Computing |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | King's Bounty |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
King's Bounty is a role-playing game released for the Commodore 64, developed by New World Computing and published by Electronic Arts. It blends RPG and strategy elements.
Among the 79 C64 RPGs in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
It is part of the King's Bounty series. New World Computing also made Might and Magic Book One: The Secret of the Inner Sanctum and Might and Magic II: Gates to Another World for the C64.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing King's Bounty is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
King's Bounty walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for King's Bounty.
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
King's Bounty FAQ
Who made King's Bounty?
It was developed by New World Computing and published by Electronic Arts.
Is King's Bounty multiplayer?
No. King's Bounty is a single-player game.
How long does King's Bounty take to play?
As a role-playing game, King's Bounty typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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