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Super Nintendo · Beat 'em Up / Action
Knights of the Round
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 (originally 1991) |
| Genre | Beat 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E10+ |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, Knights of the Round is a beat 'em up developed by Capcom. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1991. It blends beat 'em up and action elements.
It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid. Among the 31 SNES beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #20 by legacy score.
Capcom also made Mega Man X, Mega Man 7 and Mega Man X2 for the SNES.
Knights of the Round supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
What playing Knights of the Round is like
Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.
Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.
Knights of the Round cheats & codes
88 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| More Invincibility Time After Successful Block | EE2C-C7DC |
|---|---|
| Super Jump (Arthur) | DAC9-1DDB |
| Super Jump (Lancelot) | DAC0-17DB |
| Super Jump (Percival) | DAC9-1FDB |
| No Energy Lost From Special Move | DD2A-3406 |
| Less Energy Lost From Special Move | D12A-3406 |
Knights of the Round walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Knights of the Round.
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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.
Knights of the Round FAQ
When did Knights of the Round come out on the SNES?
Knights of the Round was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994; the original game dates back to 1991.
Who made Knights of the Round?
It was developed by Capcom.
Is Knights of the Round multiplayer?
Yes. Knights of the Round supports up to 2 players.
How long does Knights of the Round take to play?
As a beat 'em up, Knights of the Round 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 Knights of the Round 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.