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Knights of Valour is a very classic and popular (especially in Asian countries) side-scrolling action arcade game series from Taiwan. Waiting for ten years after Knights of Valour 2, IGS brought us its orthodox sequel – Knights of Valour 3 in 2011, only released for PolyGame Master 2 (PGM2) platf...

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Developer
International Games System

Released on
2011

Size
1–2 Players

Version
Arcade

Requirements
Arcade

Downloads
Beat 'em Up

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

Cooperative
Yes

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Knights of Valour is a very classic and popular (especially in Asian countries) side-scrolling action arcade game series from Taiwan. Waiting for ten years after Knights of Valour 2, IGS brought us its orthodox sequel – Knights of Valour 3 in 2011, only released for PolyGame Master 2 (PGM2) platform.

After Japanese Warriors of Fate, Taiwanese Knights of Valour series began a more long-term fashion in all arcade game rooms. Especially the first two works are still the favorite ones for many video game players, which can be considered as a rare flag of arcade games.

Knights of Valour 3 removed the classic character 黄忠, replaced by his made-up ‘daughter’ – 黄芸. The most surprising is, this work new added two playable characters: 刘备 and 周瑜! Plus other familiar generals, a brand-new generation of Knights of Valour did not let KoV fan players down!

Knights of Valour 3

Overview & History

Released in 2011 by IGS, Knights of Valour 3 marks a high-definition 2D arcade evolution of the legendary beat-'em-up franchise, drawing heavily from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms lore. Departing from the historical realism of its predecessors, this installment introduces a heavy dose of Eastern high-fantasy, pitting classic heroes like Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Huang Zhong, and newcomers against mythical demons, sorcerers, and celestial beasts. Running on custom arcade hardware, it ditched the old sprite aesthetic for vibrant, high-resolution hand-drawn vectors and dynamic lighting effects, making it a visual standout in the twilight era of traditional coin-op arcades.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Unlike previous entries that relied on item-hoarding and simple button-mashing, Knights of Valour 3 revamps combat with a deep RPG progression system. Players level up their characters during runs, unlocking new branching combos, elemental attributes, and devastating screen-clearing Musou-style special attacks. The game introduces a sophisticated weaponry and equipment crafting system, allowing players to salvage materials from felled bosses to forge legendary gear directly at arcade intermission screens. Defensive play is equally rewarded through precise parries, rolling evasions, and contextual command inputs reminiscent of classic fighting games. Cooperative multiplayer remains the beating heart of the experience, enabling up to four players to chain elemental magic attacks and revive fallen comrades in chaotic, enemy-swarmed skirmishes.