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King of Dragons, The
King of Dragons is a beat 'em up RPG developed by Capcom in 1994 for the Super Nintendo. Players select from four character classes—Knight, Cleric, Wizard, and Dwarf—each with distinct abilities and combat styles. The game combines real-time side-scrolling action with RPG mechanics: defeat enemies to gain experience points, level up to increase stats, and equip weapons and armor found throughout stages. Control is straightforward—move left/right, jump, and attack with dedicated buttons for melee and magic. The two-player cooperative mode allows friends to tackle eight stages together. Each stage presents waves of monsters and boss encounters that require both quick reflexes and strategic use of spells and items. Character progression and varied enemy types provide replay value across multiple playthroughs.
- Developer
- Capcom
- Released
- 1994
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- RPG
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (1K)
- Last updated
King of Dragons, The Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for King of Dragons, The 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 of Dragons, The Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of King of Dragons, The on SNES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"King of Dragons, The" SNES longplay 1994
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was King of Dragons, The released?
King of Dragons, The was released in 1994 for the SNES.
Who developed King of Dragons, The?
King of Dragons, The was developed by Capcom, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does King of Dragons, The support?
King of Dragons, The supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the SNES.
What type of game is King of Dragons, The?
King of Dragons, The is a RPG game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play King of Dragons, The for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — King of Dragons, The runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play King of Dragons, The in the browser?
No. King of Dragons, The streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in King of Dragons, The?
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 of Dragons, The 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 of Dragons, The this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of King of Dragons, The. 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.
