The French version of Nobunaga's Ambition transposed to Napoleonic Europe. Koei brilliantly adapts its strategy engine. For history and turn-based wargame enthusiasts.
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Category
Turn-Based Strategy1 player12+
Description
Historical strategy game in which a warlord rules over medieval Japan. Published by Koei, released in Japan in 1992. Territory, army and political management in medieval Japan, turn-based battles and diplomacy. Famicom port of Koei's Nobunaga's Ambition strategy game.
Empereur, L' review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Frustrating"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Cementing your grip over medieval Japan demands dozens of hours of management: developing provinces, raising armies, maneuvering through diplomacy then waging long turn-based battles before unification. The balance of economy, intrigue and conquest feeds a deep, slow strategy. This scope, typical of the great Koei games, earns the title a lasting reputation as a demanding simulation.
A Koei historical strategy, L'Empereur has a lord rule over medieval Japan, managing territories, armies, economy and diplomacy to unify the country in a deep, demanding simulation. The richness of the systems and the freedom of strategy keep real interest for genre fans, faithful to Koei's demand. The austere presentation and a slow pace put off the hasty. An estimable pick for enthusiasts of retro historical strategy and deep management simulation.
