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King Arthur's World
King Arthur's World is an action game developed by Argonaut Software and released in 1993 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Players control King Arthur through medieval-themed levels filled with enemies and obstacles. The game emphasizes hack-and-slash combat using a sword, with timing and positioning crucial to success. Each level features multiple stages that must be completed in sequence. The player navigates through castles and outdoor environments, defeating enemies and solving simple puzzles. Controls are responsive, allowing for directional movement and sword attacks mapped to action buttons. The level structure follows a linear progression, with difficulty gradually increasing through enemy variety and environmental hazards. The game combines action combat with exploration elements, requiring players to learn enemy patterns to advance through the adventure.
- Developer
- Argonaut Software
- Released
- 1993
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (1.9K)
- Last updated
King Arthur's World Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for King Arthur's World on our in-browser SNES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | X | Tertiary action |
| A | Y | Quaternary action |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
King Arthur's World Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of King Arthur's World on SNES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"King Arthur's World" SNES longplay 1993
King Arthur's World Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for King Arthur's World. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Start On Training Level 2
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Start On Real World Level 1
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Start On Goblin Underworld Level 1
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Start On Cloud World Level 1
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Start On Cloud World Level 7
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Unlimited Men (If You Have At Least One Of That Type)
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Start With Many Men
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Unlimited Spells (Must Have At Least One To Use)
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Start With 4 Of Each Type Of Spell
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King Has All Keys
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Infinite 8 Barrelmen
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Infinite 8 Engineers
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External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was King Arthur's World released?
King Arthur's World was released in 1993 for the SNES.
Who developed King Arthur's World?
King Arthur's World was developed by Argonaut Software, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does King Arthur's World support?
King Arthur's World is a single-player Action game for the SNES.
What type of game is King Arthur's World?
King Arthur's World is a Action game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play King Arthur's World for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — King Arthur's World runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play King Arthur's World in the browser?
No. King Arthur's World streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in King Arthur's World?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original SNES cartridge supported.
Does King Arthur's World work on mobile devices?
Yes — the SNES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play King Arthur's World this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of King Arthur's World. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.