History VideoGame / KnightsOfTheRound

* '''Balbars, the Hammer'''. Garibaldi's Advanced Guard and a massive armored behemoth wielding a [[DropTheHammer big hammer]]. He has super armor (he doesn't flinch when hit) and a grab/pound move.

* DropTheHammer: Balbars carries one that's bigger than most humans you see in the game.

** ''Balbars, The Hammer'': An enormous, heavily armored barbarian wielding [[DropTheHammer an equally massive hammer]], and even when he doesn't attack with the hammer he seems to prefer crushing and smashing attacks.

* LevelUpFillUp

''Knights of the Round'' is a BeatEmUp UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame released by Creator/{{Capcom}} in 1991, and later ported to {{UsefulNotes/SNES}} in 1994. It was rerelased on UsefulNotes/{{Steam}}, UsefulNotes/PlayStation4, UsefulNotes/XboxOne and UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch in two collections: the ''Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle'' in 2018, and ''Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium'' in 2022. Much as the name implies, it is loosely inspired by Myth/ArthurianLegend. The game is a rather straightforward BeatEmUp with a [[CharacterLevel level-up system]] which changes the clothing and looks of the characters and weapons, while increasing their strength and speed. Other game mechanics include the typical [[CastFromHitPoints special move which drains life]], a block action that grants a short invincibility after blocking an attack and the ability to mount horses found on certain stages.

* '''Lancelot''', wielding a {{s|inisterScimitar}}cimitar. He's a swordsman [[WalkingTheEarth travelling all over the world]] looking for a worthy king to serve. He's the FragileSpeedster, fast but with weak attack and defense. Lancelot has long blond hair and wears a blue tunic, which is replaced by plate armor as he levels up. His unique ability is a quick jump kick.

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* BladeOnAStick: Scorn uses a long poleaxe. The "Fat Man" {{Mooks}} wield long spears with axe blades.

* '''Perceval''', wielding a [[AnAxeToGrind giant axe]]. Son of a [[TheBlacksmith blacksmith]], Perceval is a GentleGiant who's willing to help Arthur on his quest. He's also remained undefeated due to his great physique. He's the MightyGlacier, powerful and durable but really slow, although his unique ability is a dash that can give him more mobility. The dash can also be cancelled into a powerful "Giant Swing" of his axe. He changes the most as he levels up, losing his blond hair and getting bald, plus growing a beard.

* AnAxeToGrind: Perceval. The ''Bird Man'' mook uses a small axe too.

''Knights of the Round'' is a BeatEmUp UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame released by Creator/{{Capcom}} in 1991, and later ported to {{UsefulNotes/SNES}} in 1994. It was rerelased on UsefulNotes/{{Steam}}, UsefulNotes/PlayStation4, UsefulNotes/XboxOne and UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch in two collections: the ''Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle'' in 2018, and ''Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium'' in 2022. Much as the name implies, it is loosely inspired in the myths of Myth/KingArthur. The game is a rather straightforward BeatEmUp with a [[CharacterLevel level-up system]] which changes the clothing and looks of the characters and weapons, while increasing their strength and speed. Other game mechanics include the typical [[CastFromHitPoints special move which drains life]], a block action that grants a short invincibility after blocking an attack and the ability to mount horses found on certain stages.

The story starts out with young Arthur training and finally pulling down the [[OnlyTheChosenMayWield Sword in th-]]eh, ExcaliburInTheStone, and thus becoming the King of England. However, most knights aren't pleased to find out they must follow this "boy king", and thus rebellion and war break out over the land. Arthur goes to Merlin for advice, and he reveals that only the Holy Grail has the power to unify the war-torn England under his rule. So, he and two of his best friends (Lancelot and Perceval) set out to find it, eventually discovering it is on the possession of an evil knight known as Garibaldi.

* PeltsOfTheBarbarian: [[AddedAlliterativeAppeal The barbaric boss Balbars]] wears arm wrappings, boot coverings, a coat, and a hood made from the pelt of what appears to be a large bear-like creature.

* CarryABigStick: Arlon and Garibaldi use spiked maces in tandem with [[PowerFist spiked gauntlets.]]

* ColorCodedMultiplayer: Similarly to ''Final Fight'', only up to three players can play simultaneously this time.

* DeathFromAbove: Muramasa can summon a rain of fire. Garibaldi does the same with blue flames before you unhorse him.

* DegradedBoss: Scorn appears later as a standard enemy named ''Tall Man''. And he gets hit with this ''fast,'' showing up as an EliteMook in only the third level.

* FatBastard: The [[MeaningfulName aptly named]] "Fat Man" {{Mook|s}}.

* HyperactiveMetabolism

''Knights of the Round'' is a BeatEmUp UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame released by Creator/{{Capcom}} in 1991, and later ported to {{UsefulNotes/SNES}} in 1994. It was rerelased on UsefulNotes/{{Steam}}, UsefulNotes/PlayStation4, UsefulNotes/XboxOne and UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch in 2018 via the ''Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle'', and in 2022 via ''Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium''. Much as the name implies, it is loosely inspired in the myths of Myth/KingArthur. The game is a rather straightforward BeatEmUp with a [[CharacterLevel level-up system]] which changes the clothing and looks of the characters and weapons, while increasing their strength and speed. Other game mechanics include the typical [[CastFromHitPoints special move which drains life]], a block action that grants a short invincibility after blocking an attack and the ability to mount horses found on certain stages.

''Knights of the Round'' is a BeatEmUp UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame released by Creator/{{Capcom}} in 1991, and later ported to {{UsefulNotes/SNES}} in 1994 and to UsefulNotes/{{Steam}}, UsefulNotes/PlayStation4, UsefulNotes/XboxOne and UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch in 2018 via the ''Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle''. Much as the name implies, it is loosely inspired in the myths of Myth/KingArthur. The game is a rather straightforward BeatEmUp with a [[CharacterLevel level-up system]] which changes the clothing and looks of the characters and weapons, while increasing their strength and speed. Other game mechanics include the typical [[CastFromHitPoints special move which drains life]], a block action that grants a short invincibility after blocking an attack and the ability to mount horses found on certain stages.

* MagicKnight: Garibaldi given that most any attack he does with his mace and gauntlet also throws projectiles, and while on his horse can can flames down on you.

%%* MightyGlacier: Perceval as already noted. Balbars, Arlon and Garibaldi as well.
* MisplacedWildlife: There are tigers. In Medieval England. No explanation is given.

* PowerUpMount: Horses that you can sometimes find, usually be used by enemies, and can ride to do some extra damage, or just to keep enemies from using them against you.

* RareCandy: The scepter, which is an instant level up--As is the trope namer.

** ''Phantom, The Nightshade'' : A Trickster fighter who uses mysterious and dark tactics and techniques in his fights, and is heavily associated with night and darkness,

* RuleOfCool: It's hard to imagine how King Arthur, Sir Lancelot and Sir Percival ended up in Asia somewhere fighting a samurai warrior. But who cares? It's awesome!

** The intro scene depicts the driving of Excalibur into the ground/stone (rather than pulling it out). Uther did so in the movie to keep his enemies from having it. The depiction of the sword's blade, guard and pommel even resembles the one in the film.

* SpellMyNameWithAnS: Perceval (which ''may'' count in itself) is consistently typoed ''Parceval'' during the ending.

* WalkingShirtlessScene: Perceval, who doesn't get a shirt in any of his look-upgrades. [[UnderwearOfPower He eventually loses the pants, too.]]

* KnifeNut: Phantom throws knives as one of his attacks.

''Knights of the Round'' is a BeatEmUp UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame released by Creator/{{Capcom}} in 1991, and later ported to {{UsefulNotes/SNES}} in 1994. Much as the name implies, it is loosely inspired in the myths of Myth/KingArthur. The game is a rather straightforward BeatEmUp with a [[CharacterLevel level-up system]] which changes the clothing and looks of the characters and weapons, while increasing their strength and speed. Other game mechanics include the typical [[CastFromHitPoints special move which drains life]], a block action that grants a short invincibility after blocking an attack and the ability to mount horses found on certain stages.

* BadassBeard: Perceval once he levels up enough, combined with BaldOfAwesome.

* '''Lancelot''', wielding a [[SinisterScimitar scimitar]]. He's a swordsman [[WalkingTheEarth travelling all over the world]] looking for a worthy king to serve. He's the FragileSpeedster, fast but with weak attack and defense. Lancelot has long blond hair and wears a blue tunic, which is replaced by plate armor as he levels up. His unique ability is a quick jump kick.

* DoppelgangerAttack: An oblique version occurs when Phantom's second group of escorts appears. Two of them are Sky Walkers, {{Mook}}s that look just like him--and ''these'' are a one-time case where even the ''colors'' are the same! However, they do ''not'' attack in the same fashion, their only special attack being to throw a dagger straight ahead.

* FatBastard: The [[MeaningfulName aptly named]] "Fat Man" {{Mook}}.

* PublicDomainArtifact: The HolyGrail and {{Excalibur}}.

* RedBaron: Every boss (except The Iron Golem, which is [[JustifiedTrope Justified]] as it's essentially treated as an extension of [[MarionetteMaster Phantom]]) gets introduced with nickname that relates to their theming in some way:
** ''Scorn,The First Challenge'': He is the first boss you fight, and his WorfEffect introduction where he defeats three heavily armored knights (one in the SNES version) with one strike shows that he ''will'' be a challenge compared to the generic {{Mooks}} you fought earlier.
** ''Braford,The Sword Master'': [[DualWield Dual wields]] two different kinds of swords (a shortsword and an arming sword) with great skill, showing that he is a master swordsman.
** ''Arlon,The Silver Emperor'': A TinTyrant wannabe monarch wearing fancy silver armor.
** ''Phantom,The Nightshade'' : A Trickster fighter who uses mysterious and dark tactics and techniques in his fights, and is heavily associated with night and darkness,
** ''Balbars,The Hammer'': An enormous, heavily armored barbarian wielding [[DropTheHammer an equally massive hammer]], and even when he doesn't attack with the hammer he seems to prefer crushing and smashing attacks.
** ''Muramasa,Blood Armor'': A samurai wearing blood red armor, and is heavily associated with fire and the color red in general (this was changed to "Dark Armor" in the SNES version, possibly due to violence related issues due to the use of the word "blood".)
** ''Garibaldi,The Final Conflict'':The BigBad of the game and the FinalBoss.

* SadlyMythtaken: As usual in this type of setting, {{Excalibur}} and [[OnlyTheChosenMayWield the Sword in the Stone]] are [[ExcaliburInTheStone one and the same.]]

* ShoutOut: Mainly to {{Film/Excalibur}}: The three playable characters are main characters in the movie.

* WalkingShirtlessScene: Perceval, who doesn't get a shirt in any of his look-upgrades. [[UnderwearOfPower He eventually loses the pants, too]].

''Knights of the Round'' is a BeatEmUp UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame released by Creator/{{Capcom}} in 1991, and later ported to {{UsefulNotes/SNES}} in 1994. Much as the name implies, it is loosely inspired in the myths of KingArthur. The game is a rather straightforward BeatEmUp with a [[CharacterLevel level-up system]] which changes the clothing and looks of the characters and weapons, while increasing their strength and speed. Other game mechanics include the typical [[CastFromHitPoints special move which drains life]], a block action that grants a short invincibility after blocking an attack and the ability to mount horses found on certain stages.

* AnimalsLackAttributes: Averted with the Mad Tiger enemy, which when knocked into the air is revealed to have a sizeable pair of balls between its legs.

* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: Knocking a Mad Tiger into the air will allow you to briefly see its testicles plain as day. How the censors from Nintendo completely missed this is a small wonder in itself.

The story starts out with young Arthur training and finally pulling the [[OnlyTheChosenMayWield Sword in th-]]eh, ExcaliburInTheStone, and thus becoming the King of England. However, most knights aren't pleased to find out they must follow this "boy king", and thus rebellion and war break out over the land. Arthur goes to Merlin for advice, and he reveals that only the Holy Grail has the power to unify the war-torn England under his rule. So, he and two of his best friends (Lancelot and Perceval) set out to find it, eventually discovering it is on the possession of an evil knight known as Garibaldi.

The story starts out with young Arthur training and finally pulling down the [[OnlyTheChosenMayWield Sword in th-]]eh, ExcaliburInTheStone, and thus becoming the King of England. However, most knights aren't pleased to find out they must follow this "boy king", and thus rebellion and war break out over the land. Arthur goes to Merlin for advice, and he reveals that only the Holy Grail has the power to unify the war-torn England under his rule. So, he and two of his best friends (Lancelot and Perceval) set out to find it, eventually discovering it is on the possession of an evil knight known as Garibaldi.