King's Field II PS1 box art

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King's Field II

SystemPlayStation
Released1995
GenreAction
DeveloperFrom Software
PublisherASCII Entertainment
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesKing's Field
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 11

King's Field II is an action game released in 1995 for the PlayStation, developed by From Software and published by ASCII Entertainment.

It belongs to the PS1's earliest wave of games. Other notable PS1 releases from 1995 include Rayman, Mortal Kombat 3 and FIFA Soccer 96. Among the 160 PS1 action games in our database, it ranks #17 by legacy score.

It is part of the King's Field series; on the PS1 you can also try King's Field and King's Field III. From Software also made Armored Core, Armored Core: Master of Arena and Armored Core: Project Phantasma for the PS1.

King's Field II 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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing King's Field II is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

King's Field II gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

King's Field II cheats & codes

25 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Loads of Gold801B2534 C350
Max Offensive Slash801B2538 270F
Max Offensive Blow801B253A 270F
Max Offensive Stab801B253C 270F
Max Offensive Holy Magic801B253E 270F
Max Offensive Fire Magic801B2540 270F

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King's Field II walkthroughs & guides

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King's Field II FAQ

When did King's Field II come out on the PS1?

King's Field II was released for the PlayStation in 1995.

Who made King's Field II?

It was developed by From Software and published by ASCII Entertainment.

Is King's Field II multiplayer?

No. King's Field II is a single-player game.

How long does King's Field II take to play?

As an action game, King's Field II typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about King's Field II 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.

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