King Arthur (video game)
{{Short description|2004 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = King Arthur
| image = King Arthur (video game).jpg
| caption = PAL region cover art for PlayStation 2
| developer = Krome Studios
Lavastorm Analytics (mobile)
| publisher = Konami
Walt Disney Internet Group (mobile)
| director = Steve Stamatiadis
| producer = Guy Cooper
Paul Armatta
| designer = Robert Watson
| programmer = James Podesta
| artist = Stuart MacKenzie
| composer = Jason Graves
| released = {{vgrelease|NA|November 16, 2004{{Cite web |date=November 16, 2004 |title=Konami's Epic Adventure King Arthur Ships to Retailers Nationwide |url=http://gamecube.gamezone.com/news/11_16_04_08_26PM.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061022164717/http://gamecube.gamezone.com/news/11_16_04_08_26PM.htm |archive-date=October 22, 2006 |access-date=November 16, 2024 |website=GameZone}}|EU|February 25, 2005{{Cite web |last=Bramwell |first=Tom |date=February 25, 2005 |title=What's New? |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/whatsnew-250205 |access-date=November 16, 2024 |website=Eurogamer}}}}
| genre = Action-adventure
| modes = Single-player, multiplayer
| platforms = {{ubl|GameCube|PlayStation 2|Xbox|Mobile}}
}}
King Arthur is a 2004 action-adventure game based on the 2004 film of the same title.
Gameplay
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In the game, the player controls King Arthur and his friends. Each level has two players, and one of them can be chosen by the player. The other one will be either computer controlled or controlled by second player. There are many characters including Arthur, Bors, Tristan, Lancelot, etc. The game follows the storyline of the film, with some minor alterations.
Reception
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| GI_NGC = 7.25/10{{cite magazine |title=King Arthur |magazine=Game Informer |issue=139 |date=November 2004 |page=149}}
| GamePro_PS2 = {{Rating|3.5|5}}{{cite magazine |author=Space Emperor |date=November 16, 2004 |url=http://gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/39534.shtml |title=King Arthur Review for PS2 on GamePro.com |magazine=GamePro |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050207173644/http://gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/39534.shtml |archivedate=February 7, 2005 |url-status=dead |accessdate=November 23, 2016}}
| GSpot_NGC = 6.4/10{{cite web |last=Navarro |first=Alex |date=November 29, 2004 |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/king-arthur-review/1900-6114076/ |title=King Arthur Review (GC, PS2, Xbox) |website=GameSpot |accessdate=November 23, 2016}}
| GSpy_NGC = {{Rating|3|5}}{{cite web |last=Baker |first=Chris |date=November 16, 2004 |url=http://cube.gamespy.com/gamecube/king-arthur/566603p1.html |title=GameSpy: King Arthur (GCN, PS2, Xbox) |publisher=GameSpy |accessdate=November 23, 2016}}
| GSpy_MOB = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web |last=Buchanan |first=Levi |date=June 28, 2004 |url=http://wireless.gamespy.com/wireless/king-arthur/526915p1.html |title=GameSpy: King Arthur (Cell) |publisher=GameSpy |accessdate=November 23, 2016}}
| IGN_NGC = 6.9/10{{cite web |last=Casamassina |first=Matt |date=November 19, 2004 |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2004/11/20/king-arthur |title=King Arthur (GCN, PS2, Xbox) |website=IGN |accessdate=November 23, 2016}}
| NP_NGC = 2.7/5{{cite magazine |title=King Arthur |magazine=Nintendo Power |volume=187 |date=January 2005 |page=138}}
| OPM_PS2 = {{Rating|1|5}}{{cite magazine |title=King Arthur |magazine=Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine |date=January 2005 |page=102}}
| OXM_XBOX = 7/10{{cite magazine |title=King Arthur |magazine=Official Xbox Magazine |date=December 2004 |page=82}}
| XPlay_NGC = {{Rating|2|5}}{{cite web |last=Bemis |first=Greg |date=January 11, 2005 |url=http://www.g4techtv.com/xplay/features/50727/King_Arthur_Review.html |title=King Arthur Review (GC, PS2) |publisher=X-Play |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050113172758/http://www.g4techtv.com/xplay/features/50727/King_Arthur_Review.html |archivedate=January 13, 2005 |url-status=dead |accessdate=November 23, 2016}}
| GR_NGC = 58%{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/gamecube/920731-king-arthur/index.html |title=King Arthur for GameCube |publisher=GameRankings |accessdate=November 22, 2016}}
| MC_NGC = 60/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/king-arthur/critic-reviews/?platform=gamecube |title=King Arthur for GameCube Reviews |website=Metacritic |accessdate=November 22, 2016}}
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The game received "mixed" reviews on all platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.
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References
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External links
- {{moby game|id=/king-arthur}}
Category:Action-adventure games
Category:Multiplayer and single-player video games
Category:Video games based on Arthurian legend
Category:Video games based on films
Category:Video games developed in Australia
Category:Video games developed in the United States
Category:Video games scored by Jason Graves
Category:Video games scored by Rod Abernethy
Category:Video games set in the Middle Ages
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