King of the Castle
You are the king of the castle! In this epic adventure, you must conquer two unique castles in order to become the ultimate victor! The two levels are "Stars of Death" and "Pillars of Gloom". You begin the…
1 February 1984
King of the Castle is a video game, released 1 February 1984 on Texas Instruments TI-99.
What King of the Castle is
King of the Castle was released in 1984. It is available on Texas Instruments TI-99 only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
You are the king of the castle! In this epic adventure, you must conquer two unique castles in order to become the ultimate victor! The two levels are "Stars of Death" and "Pillars of Gloom". You begin the game as an icon, of a crown, inside a single layer of the castle. You must navigate throughout the layer to the next portal which will take you to the next layer above or below your current layer. Watch out though there are hordes of enemies throughout each layer all looking to destroy the king. Who knew it was so hard to be King!
How it plays
Its themes are action.
What it launched against
King of the Castle launched on 1 February 1984, within three weeks of Boulder Dash and Punch-Out!!.
Released around the same time: Boulder Dash, Punch-Out!!.
Quick answers
King of the Castle — frequently asked questions
When did King of the Castle come out?
King of the Castle was released on 1 February 1984 for Texas Instruments TI-99.