Nintendo Entertainment System · Strategy
King of Kings
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1988 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Atlus |
| Publisher | Namco |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988, King of Kings is a strategy game developed by Atlus and published by Namco.
It landed about 3 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1988 include Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario Bros. 2 and Final Fantasy II. Among the 36 NES strategy games in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.
Atlus also made Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei, Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei II and The Karate Kid for the NES.
King of Kings supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing King of Kings is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
King of Kings cheats & codes
7 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Food? (Top Number; All Your Blue Characters) | 040A:63 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Turns? (Bottom Number; All Your Blue Characters) | 040B:63 |
| Infinite Money (Thousands' Digit) | 053C:0A |
| Infinite Money (Hundred's Digit) | 053D:0A |
| Infinite Money (Ten's Digit) | 053E:0A |
| Infinite Money (One's Digit) | 053F:0A |
King of Kings walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
King of Kings FAQ
When did King of Kings come out on the NES?
King of Kings was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988.
Who made King of Kings?
It was developed by Atlus and published by Namco.
Is King of Kings multiplayer?
Yes. King of Kings supports up to 4 players.
How long does King of Kings take to play?
As a strategy game, King of Kings typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about King of Kings on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.