It may well have been around 25 years ago that SNES classic King Arthur's World invaded our screens for the first time, but a brand new remaster for modern platforms is currently in the works.
If you need a quick refresher, or if you're simply too young to have been around, the game has you playing as the titular King Arthur, essentially aiming to work your way from your tent at the start of a level to the end goal. Various enemies and traps are present to hinder your progress, however, and you need to command the King and his troops to move or fight. You can see the game in action in the video below.
The news of this remaster comes from a blog post written by Nick Halstead, formerly of the game's original developer Argonaut Software (which you might recognise as being the developer for a little game called Star Fox on the SNES). Halstead is planning to share various memories of his time working on the original over the coming months, and reveals that he has been working alongside the studio's founder Jez San once again to recreate the game.
At present, the project has only been confirmed for iOS and Android devices. You can see a mock-up, side-by-side comparison of the original and the new build below.
As noted above, more details surrounding the project are planned to be released on Halstead's blog so make sure to check that out if you're interested.
Do you have any memories of playing this one back in the '90s? Would you happily play this upcoming remaster? Let us know in the comments.
[source medium.com]
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I have fond memories of playing this back in the day, so I'm interested to see how this turns out!
Looks like a weird kind of lemmings
Another SNES remaster. Eh King Arthur can blow me (people still blow each other in the medievil ages right?)
That was in my top 10 snes games. I could never complete it as a kid. This is the remake I always wanted but never expected. Absolutely loved the music. I'm all about that Funky Goblin track.
Another wish list game. This is a good morning.
Incredible music, this Equinox and Vortex were among some of my favourite tunes belted out by the SNES (aside from the other obvious ones, Actraiser, Castlevania 4 etc).
This doesn't look like King Arthur and the Knights of Justice.
I loved this game, everything about it was great.. Even all the frustration of repeatedly getting my ass handed to me.
That being said, I'm not buying it for a smart device.
I need it on pc or switch, or I no buy(and I'll very much prefer Switch).
@Lordplops Absolutely agree. Oh, and Top Gear of course...!
@Bunkerneath Yep, that's exactly what I thought when I played it.
@Spectra - Same.
I like the look of the original and they could have cleaned up the sprites instead. The new artwork is too freemium looking.
OMG, I think I still have this game somewhere! I don't think I ever beat it as it got ridiculously hard. But, with decades of gaming experience later, I think I can do it now. Although...the new art doesn't look all that charming.
@Bunkerneath
It is like lemmings, the player is.able to deploy a variety of units that can attach the enemy on a 2D playing field.
The goal beces getting king Arthur to the other side of the map.
I honestly have no memory of this game (and I am quite older than the SNES).
I want this game but not in that awful mobile style. Give me a straight HD port of the old game or at least remastered it with better visual design.
Wow! Here I was wondering what the next retro classic would be to hit the Switch. Never ever would have guessed this. Ace!
Bring it to the switch...I do not like cell or tablet gaming at all, so I’ll never buy it there.
Interesting they're using old iPhone design to show the mockups, considering by the time this game arrives the iPhone will be cemented in the iPhone X design. Hope it comes to Switch, it would be really stupid if it doesn't.
No Switch version??? And no Switch Physical?
Did anyone else look at the first picture and instantly think of Shovel Knight?
@Tandy255
I think I remember it but I did not play it or see it in person. I am way older than SNES.
I can't remember if I actually played this (would have been a rent) or if I just read about it in Nintendo Power.
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