also known as Aoki Ookami to Shiroki Mejika - Genchou Hishi
NES / Famicom
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Reviewed in 1990
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✪ Reviewed on June 21, 2023
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Turn-based strategy game on the Genghis Khan epic. Rich, complex, Japanese only. Historical wargame fans will find rare depth for a NES title.
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Category
Turn-Based Strategy1 player12+
Description
Historical strategy simulation in which Genghis Khan conquers Asia and Europe with his armies. Published by Koei, released in the USA in 1990. Mongol army management, diplomacy and historical battles across continents. American version of Koei's Genghis Khan II strategy game.
Genghis Khan review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Frustrating"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Leading Genghis Khan and the Mongols to conquer all of Asia is no single-evening affair: every province is won through diplomacy, raising armies and long turn-based battles that stretch across countless seasons. The huge map and the gradual rise to power impose a sprawling campaign, and it's that strategic scope that still cements its reputation today.
North American NES adaptation of Koei's second Genghis Khan strategy title, more common and far cheaper than Gemfire from the same publisher. Interest stays confined to collectors of Koei eight-bit simulations chasing the full set, the battery-saved cartridge and the historical subject being its only real arguments. With no marked scarcity or particular aura, its value comes down to publisher completism rather than standalone demand.
Is Genghis Khan still worth playing in 2026?
An advanced entry in Koei's historical strategy series, Genchou Hishi puts the player at the head of Genghis Khan and the Mongols to build an Asia spanning empire, between diplomacy, economy, troop management and military conquests. The depth of the system, the scope of the map and the rigour of the simulation make it a great management game, in the lineage of Koei classics. The language barrier and the aridity reserve the experience for enthusiasts. For a retro historical strategy fan or someone curious about Koei simulations, the title keeps a remarkable richness.
