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Super Nintendo · Strategy

King Arthur's World

Deep cut

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1992
GenreStrategy
DeveloperArgonaut Software
PublisherJaleco
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Developed by Argonaut Software and published by Jaleco, King Arthur's World arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1992 as a strategy game.

It came out in the SNES's second year on the market. Other notable SNES releases from 1992 include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart and Final Fantasy V. Among the 52 SNES strategy games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.

Argonaut Software also made Stunt Race FX, Vortex and The Ren & Stimpy Show: Fire Dogs for the SNES.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing King Arthur's World 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 Arthur's World gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

King Arthur's World cheats & codes

165 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Start On Training Level 2F561-DD86
Start On Training Level 3FB61-DD86
Start On Training Level 4F161-DD86
Start On Training Level 5F261-DD86
Start On Training Level 6F361-DD86
Start On Training Level 7FE61-DD86

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King Arthur's World walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

King Arthur's World FAQ

When did King Arthur's World come out on the SNES?

King Arthur's World was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992.

Who made King Arthur's World?

It was developed by Argonaut Software and published by Jaleco.

Is King Arthur's World multiplayer?

No. King Arthur's World is a single-player game.

How long does King Arthur's World take to play?

As a strategy game, King Arthur's World 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 Arthur's World 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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