|platforms = [[Arcade game|Arcade]], [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super NES]]}}
|year=1991
|systems=[[Arcade]], [[SNES]]
|ratings={{ESRB|E}}
|genre=[[Beat 'em up]]
|players=1-3 (1-2 on [[SNES]])
|modes=[[Single player]], [[multiplayer]]
}}
'''The King of Dragons''' is a [[1991]] side-scrolling [[beat 'em up]] by [[Capcom]] in which players travel through the kingdom of Malus to defeat the monsters that have taken over, as well as their leader, the red dragon Gildiss. The setting is very similar to that of Dungeons & Dragons and other medieval fantasy worlds, with familiar monsters such as Orcs, Gnolls, Harpies, Wyverns, Cyclopes, and Minotaurs. The game has 16 levels, though many are quite short.
'''''The King of Dragons''''' is a [[1991]] [[side-scrolling]] [[beat 'em up]] [[arcade game]] by [[Capcom]] that allows players to choose from five characters ([[Elf]], [[Wizard]], [[Fighter (character class)|Fighter]], [[Cleric (character class)|Cleric]], and [[Dwarf]]) in order to travel through the kingdom of Malus and defeat the monsters that have taken over, as well as their leader, the red dragon Gildiss. The setting is very similar to that of [[Dungeons and Dragons]] and other medeival fantasy worlds, with familiar monsters such as [[Orcs]], [[Gnolls]], [[Harpies]], [[Wyvern|Wyverns]], [[Cyclops|Cyclopes]], and [[Minotaurs]]. The game has 16 levels, though many are quite short.
Much like [[Knights of the Round]], King of Dragons features [[RPG]]-like leveling. Characters' health bars, range and other attributes increase as they level up. Along the way, different weapon and armor upgrades can also be picked up.
Much like Capcom's [[Knights of the Round]], King of Dragons features an [[console role-playing game|RPG]]-like level advancement system. Points scored for killing monsters and picking up gold count towards experience, and the character gains levels at regular intervals. With each level, the character's health bar increases, other attributes such as range improve, and the character also becomes invulnerable for a few seconds. Along the way, different weapon and armor upgrades for each character may also be picked up.
The game was ported to the [[SNES]] in [[1994]] and is also part of [[Capcom Classics Collection Vol. 2]], released for the [[PlayStation Portable]] in [[2006]].
==Characters==
===Elf===
The elven archer has the best range and speed of all the characters, but the worst defense, weak attack strength, and no shield.
===Wizard===
The wizard wields only a magical staff. He has fairly low defense and speed, but the best magic and the second best range. His attack power is weak early on, but extremely powerful later in the game.
===Fighter===
The fighter has the second strongest attack power, and fairly good range and speed, as well as a shield. The only thing he lacks is magic, at which he is the weakest.
===Cleric===
The cleric is the most balanced character in the game. He has fairly good magic and attack strength, as well as the best defense, although he is a bit slow. He also carries a shield and gains levels much faster than anyone else.
===Dwarf===
The dwarf has the strongest attack and the second strongest defense, is fairly quick, and also has a shield. However, he has the worst range and weak magic.
==Ports==
The game was ported to the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] in [[1994]] and will be a part of [[Capcom Classics Collection Vol. 2]], which is to be released for the [[PSP]] in late 2006.
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*This was one of the many Capcom games to feature the [[Yashichi]] power-up item. In this game, there are three hidden throughout the game, each giving the player an extra continue.
This was one of the many Capcom games to feature the [[wp:Yashichi|Yashichi]] power-up item. There are three hidden throughout the game, each giving the player an extra continue.
*Although it might be a coincidence, the game's overall style and gameplay is very similar to the games Capcom later made using the ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'' license in the mid '90s.
==External links==
King of Dragons at Gamefaqs[http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/snes/data/588422.html]<br>
King of Dragons at IGN[http://cheats.ign.com/objects/008/008048.html]
The King of Dragons is a 1991 side-scrolling beat 'em up by Capcom in which players travel through the kingdom of Malus to defeat the monsters that have taken over, as well as their leader, the red dragon Gildiss. The setting is very similar to that of Dungeons & Dragons and other medieval fantasy worlds, with familiar monsters such as Orcs, Gnolls, Harpies, Wyverns, Cyclopes, and Minotaurs. The game has 16 levels, though many are quite short.
Much like Knights of the Round, King of Dragons features RPG-like leveling. Characters' health bars, range and other attributes increase as they level up. Along the way, different weapon and armor upgrades can also be picked up.
This was one of the many Capcom games to feature the Yashichi power-up item. There are three hidden throughout the game, each giving the player an extra continue.