PlayStation · RPG / Shooter
King's Field
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | RPG, Shooter |
| Developer | From Software |
| Publisher | ASCII Entertainment |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | King's Field |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 13 |
Released for the PlayStation in 1994, King's Field is a role-playing game developed by From Software and published by ASCII Entertainment. It blends RPG and shooter elements.
It belongs to the PS1's earliest wave of games. Other notable PS1 releases from 1994 include Motor Toon Grand Prix, Ridge Racer and Crime Crackers. Among the 131 PS1 RPGs in our database, it ranks #25 by legacy score.
It is part of the King's Field series; on the PS1 you can also try King's Field II and King's Field III. From Software also made Armored Core, Armored Core: Master of Arena and Armored Core: Project Phantasma for the PS1.
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 an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing King's Field 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 Field cheats & codes
15 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Unlimited Energy | 8019B4D8
03E7 |
|---|---|
| Unlimited Energy Refresh | 8019B4DE
1388 |
| Unlimited Magic Points | 8019B4DC
03E7 |
| Unlimited Magic Points Refresh | 8019B4E2
1388 |
| Unlimited Gold | 8019B4F0
7530 |
| High Strength | 80199438
0064 |
King's Field walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
King's Field FAQ
When did King's Field come out on the PS1?
King's Field was released for the PlayStation in 1994.
Who made King's Field?
It was developed by From Software and published by ASCII Entertainment.
Is King's Field multiplayer?
No. King's Field is a single-player game.
How long does King's Field take to play?
As a role-playing game, King's Field typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about King's Field 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.