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King's Knight
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1986 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Square |
| Publisher | Square |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
King's Knight is a shoot 'em up released in 1986 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Square.
It came out in the NES's second year on the market. Other notable NES releases from 1986 include Arkanoid, Metroid and Dragon Quest.
Square also made Rad Racer, The 3-D Battles of Worldrunner and Rad Racer II for the NES.
King's Knight is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing King's Knight is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
King's Knight cheats & codes
18 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | GZVXTPSA |
|---|---|
| Start With Double Usual Energy | AOSUAOGE |
| Start With Half Usual Energy | TESUAOGA |
| Start With A Better Character | PESUTPAA |
| Start With The Best Character Normally Possible | ZESUTPAA |
| Start With A Super Character | IESUTPAA |
King's Knight walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for King's Knight.
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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's Knight FAQ
When did King's Knight come out on the NES?
King's Knight was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986.
Who made King's Knight?
It was developed by Square.
Is King's Knight multiplayer?
No. King's Knight is a single-player game.
How long does King's Knight take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, King's Knight 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.
Read more about King's Knight 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.