Knights of Valour
Legendary arcade beat 'em up based on Romance of the Three Kingdoms, featuring Guan Yu, Zhao Yun and other heroes with weapon-based combat and cooperative play.
Platform
arcade
Year
1999
Genre
Beat 'em up
Developer
IGS
Controls
About This Game
Pioneered the 'weapon switching' mechanic allowing mid-combat weapon changes for different attack styles.
Features authentic Three Kingdoms characters with historically inspired special moves like Guan Yu's Green Dragon Crescent Blade techniques.
Became a cultural phenomenon in Asian arcades, known for its strategic depth hidden beneath seemingly simple gameplay.
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