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''The King of Dragons'' is a 1991 [[Medieval European Fantasy]]-themed [[Beat Em Up]]/[[Hack and Slash]] with a spice of [[Action RPG]] from [[Capcom]], released first in [[Arcade Game|arcades]] and later ported to the [[Super Nintendo|SNES]] in 1994. The game is very similar in gameplay to ''[[Knights of the Round]]'', specially in its level-up system, but it has also weapon upgrading similar to ''[[Magic Sword]]''. Each of the 5 selectable characters has their own strenghts and weakness, and they gain experience with each slain [[Mook]] and treasure picked. Added to this is a total of 8 swords and shields, found in certain treasure chests, which enhance their attack and defense even more.
''The King of Dragons'' is a 1991 [[Medieval European Fantasy]]-themed [[Beat'Em Up]]/[[Hack and Slash]] with a spice of [[Action RPG]] from [[Capcom]], released first in [[Arcade Game|arcades]] and later ported to the [[Super Nintendo|SNES]] in 1994. The game is very similar in gameplay to ''[[Knights of the Round]]'', specially in its level-up system, but it has also weapon upgrading similar to ''[[Magic Sword]]''. Each of the 5 selectable characters has their own strenghts and weakness, and they gain experience with each slain [[Mook]] and treasure picked. Added to this is a total of 8 swords and shields, found in certain treasure chests, which enhance their attack and defense even more.


The story is set in the fictional kingdom of Malus, where the evil red dragon Gildiss has woke up after years of slumber. Following his rise, hordes of monsters loyal to him start raiding Malus, spearheaded by the Dark Wizard from Castle Garenos. With even the knights of Malus and princess Mari unable to face this threat, the task lands upon a group of wandering adventurers who have just come to Malus at the right time.
The story is set in the fictional kingdom of Malus, where the evil red dragon Gildiss has woke up after years of slumber. Following his rise, hordes of monsters loyal to him start raiding Malus, spearheaded by the Dark Wizard from Castle Garenos. With even the knights of Malus and princess Mari unable to face this threat, the task lands upon a group of wandering adventurers who have just come to Malus at the right time.


The game has 5 playable characters, originally [[Everyone Calls Him Barkeep|only referred by their character class]], but later given official names in one of [[All There in the Manual|Capcom's artbook compilations]].
The game has 5 playable characters, originally [[Everyone Calls Him "Barkeep"|only referred by their character class]], but later given official names in one of [[All There in the Manual|Capcom's artbook compilations]].


* '''Derek''', the [[Barbarian Hero|Fighter]]: A 26 years old swordsman, wielding an assortment of sword (including a broadsword and scimitar). He's a [[Jack of All Stats|well-rounded character]] in all stats save magic strength, which he sucks at, making him the ideal starting character.
* '''Derek''', the [[Barbarian Hero|Fighter]]: A 26 years old swordsman, wielding an assortment of sword (including a broadsword and scimitar). He's a [[Jack of All Stats|well-rounded character]] in all stats save magic strength, which he sucks at, making him the ideal starting character.
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* '''Aldo''', the [[The Medic|Cleric]]: A 34 years old [[Gentle Giant]] who prefers maces and the like over sharp weapons. He's the [[Mighty Glacier]], with great strength (both physical and magical) and the highest defense, but slow like a snail. He's also able to heal his allies alongside him after picking up a healing item.
* '''Aldo''', the [[The Medic|Cleric]]: A 34 years old [[Gentle Giant]] who prefers maces and the like over sharp weapons. He's the [[Mighty Glacier]], with great strength (both physical and magical) and the highest defense, but slow like a snail. He's also able to heal his allies alongside him after picking up a healing item.
* '''Vargas''', the [[Our Dwarves Are All the Same|Dwarf]]: The [[The Napoleon|very small]] [[An Axe to Grind|axe-wielding]] dwarf. He's the [[Lightning Bruiser]], with good speed and great defense stats, but has weak magic strength and lacks range. Though his small size works for him in avoiding certain attacks.
* '''Vargas''', the [[Our Dwarves Are All the Same|Dwarf]]: The [[The Napoleon|very small]] [[An Axe to Grind|axe-wielding]] dwarf. He's the [[Lightning Bruiser]], with good speed and great defense stats, but has weak magic strength and lacks range. Though his small size works for him in avoiding certain attacks.
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* [[All There in the Manual]]: As stated above, the characters' names.
* [[All There in the Manual]]: As stated above, the characters' names.
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* [[Drop the Hammer]]: Aldo gets a few of these.
* [[Drop the Hammer]]: Aldo gets a few of these.
* [[Elemental Powers]]: Each hero has his own magic attack [[Cast From Hit Points]], per the norm in the genre. These attacks are also available in the form of flying spheres that, when hit, activates the magic.
* [[Elemental Powers]]: Each hero has his own magic attack [[Cast From Hit Points]], per the norm in the genre. These attacks are also available in the form of flying spheres that, when hit, activates the magic.
* [[Everyone Calls Him Barkeep]]
* [[Everyone Calls Him "Barkeep"]]
* [[Everythings Better With Princesses]]: Princess Mari.
* [[Everything's Better With Princesses]]: Princess Mari.
* [[Evil Old Folks]]: Dark Wizard.
* [[Evil Old Folks]]: Dark Wizard.
* [[Evil Sorcerer]]: [[Exactly What It Says On the Tin|The Dark Wizard]].
* [[Evil Sorcerer]]: [[Exactly What It Says On the Tin|The Dark Wizard]].
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* [[Lizard Folk]]: A variety of mooks. The Great Dragonian, on the other hand, is a Dragonian Folk.
* [[Lizard Folk]]: A variety of mooks. The Great Dragonian, on the other hand, is a Dragonian Folk.
* [[Lost Woods]]: Trent Wood.
* [[Lost Woods]]: Trent Wood.
* [[Luckily My Shield Will Protect Me]]: Derek, Vargas and Aldo can pick up shields to increase their defense.
* [[Luckily, My Shield Will Protect Me]]: Derek, Vargas and Aldo can pick up shields to increase their defense.
* [[Magic Wand]]: Regie's [[Weapon of Choice]].
* [[Magic Wand]]: Regie's [[Weapon of Choice]].
* [[Medieval European Fantasy]]
* [[Medieval European Fantasy]]
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* [[Our Werewolves Are Different]]: Two [[Mook]] varieties: those wielding [[Automatic Crossbow|Automatic Crossbows]] and those wielding [[Blade On a Stick|spears]].
* [[Our Werewolves Are Different]]: Two [[Mook]] varieties: those wielding [[Automatic Crossbow|Automatic Crossbows]] and those wielding [[Blade On a Stick|spears]].
* [[Royals Who Actually Do Something]]: Princess Mari led the knight force against Gildiss...too bad she [[Save the Princess|creates more problems that way]].
* [[Royals Who Actually Do Something]]: Princess Mari led the knight force against Gildiss...too bad she [[Save the Princess|creates more problems that way]].
* [[Shout Out]]: The Great Dragonian's design bears a close resemblance to the ''Dragon Knight'' bosses in Capcom's older [[Beat Em Up]] ''Black Tiger''.
* [[Shout Out]]: The Great Dragonian's design bears a close resemblance to the ''Dragon Knight'' bosses in Capcom's older [[Beat'Em Up]] ''Black Tiger''.
* [[Storming the Castle]]: The focus on stages 8/9 (Malus Castle), 11 (a fort) and 12/13 (Castle Garenos).
* [[Storming the Castle]]: The focus on stages 8/9 (Malus Castle), 11 (a fort) and 12/13 (Castle Garenos).
* [[Teleport Spam]]: There's a wizard [[Mini Boss]] who just ''loves'' this tactic.
* [[Teleport Spam]]: There's a wizard [[Mini Boss]] who just ''loves'' this tactic.

Revision as of 10:02, 9 January 2014

The King of Dragons is a 1991 Medieval European Fantasy-themed Beat'Em Up/Hack and Slash with a spice of Action RPG from Capcom, released first in arcades and later ported to the SNES in 1994. The game is very similar in gameplay to Knights of the Round, specially in its level-up system, but it has also weapon upgrading similar to Magic Sword. Each of the 5 selectable characters has their own strenghts and weakness, and they gain experience with each slain Mook and treasure picked. Added to this is a total of 8 swords and shields, found in certain treasure chests, which enhance their attack and defense even more.

The story is set in the fictional kingdom of Malus, where the evil red dragon Gildiss has woke up after years of slumber. Following his rise, hordes of monsters loyal to him start raiding Malus, spearheaded by the Dark Wizard from Castle Garenos. With even the knights of Malus and princess Mari unable to face this threat, the task lands upon a group of wandering adventurers who have just come to Malus at the right time.

The game has 5 playable characters, originally only referred by their character class, but later given official names in one of Capcom's artbook compilations.

  • Derek, the Fighter: A 26 years old swordsman, wielding an assortment of sword (including a broadsword and scimitar). He's a well-rounded character in all stats save magic strength, which he sucks at, making him the ideal starting character.
  • Regie, the Wizard: A 28 years old magician who fights by throwing magic blasts from his staff. He wields different types of staves, some of which grants him a two-hit ability. He's a Glass Cannon, with rather low defense and speed, but compensates with great range and (obviously enough) magic strength. Rather than shields, he finds different amulets to boost his defense.
  • Reval, the Elf: A typical elven archer. He's the Fragile Speedster, having the highest speed stat but mediocre attack and lousy defense. His bows increase the speed he can fire his arrows.
  • Aldo, the Cleric: A 34 years old Gentle Giant who prefers maces and the like over sharp weapons. He's the Mighty Glacier, with great strength (both physical and magical) and the highest defense, but slow like a snail. He's also able to heal his allies alongside him after picking up a healing item.
  • Vargas, the Dwarf: The very small axe-wielding dwarf. He's the Lightning Bruiser, with good speed and great defense stats, but has weak magic strength and lacks range. Though his small size works for him in avoiding certain attacks.
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