Super Nintendo · Beat 'em Up
The King of Dragons
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
The King of Dragons is a beat 'em up released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Capcom. Depending on the region, you may also know it as King of Dragons.
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 #9 by legacy score.
Capcom also made Mega Man X, Mega Man 7 and Mega Man X2 for the SNES.
The King of Dragons 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
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
What playing The King of Dragons 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.
The King of Dragons cheats & codes
112 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Player 1 Has Unlimited HP | EEDB-238C |
|---|---|
| Player 2 Has Unlimited HP | EEDB-F388 |
| Infinite Time | DD0E-EF0D |
| Protection From Most Attacks | C9B5-7FDD |
| Infinite Magic For The Elf | C993-ED67 |
| Infinite Credits | CE05-8F0D |
The King of Dragons 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.
The King of Dragons FAQ
When did The King of Dragons come out on the SNES?
The King of Dragons was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.
Who made The King of Dragons?
It was developed by Capcom.
Is The King of Dragons multiplayer?
Yes. The King of Dragons supports up to 2 players.
How long does The King of Dragons take to play?
As a beat 'em up, The King of Dragons 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 The King of Dragons 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.