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Introduce

In Genghis Khan (NES), players choose one of four main characters to embark on a journey to conquer the world: Temujin (later Genghis Khan), a European prince, an Arab leader, or a Japanese warlord. The ultimate goal is to unify the entire world under your rule.

The gameplay of Genghis Khan is divided into two main parts: "Conquest Mode" and "Mongol Mode". Conquest Mode allows players to choose any warlord and start from a specific region on the world map, managing provinces and expanding territory. Mongol Mode focuses on Temujin's story from his early life as a young chieftain until he unifies the Mongol tribes and begins his world conquest.

In both modes, gameplay primarily takes place in turns. Each turn represents one month in the game. Players need to manage various aspects of their nation, including:

  • Economy and Agriculture: Invest in agriculture to produce food, and develop trade to increase gold income. Gold and food are essential resources to maintain the army and develop the country.
  • Military: Recruit soldiers, train the army to increase strength and morale. Purchase weapons and armor. Players can send troops to conquer neighboring lands or defend their own territory. Battles take place on a separate screen, where players control their military units in turns.
  • Diplomacy: Establish relations with other nations. Players can propose alliances, tribute, or declare war. Diplomacy is a crucial element to avoid unnecessary conflicts or create strategic allies.
  • Internal Management: Appoint officials to important positions such as agriculture minister, military minister, finance minister to optimize performance. Players also need to manage culture and public order to prevent rebellions.
  • Research and Development: Certain technologies can be researched to improve productivity or military strength.

The game features random events such as natural disasters, epidemics, or rebellions, requiring players to flexibly adjust their strategies. With surprising complexity and depth for an NES title, Genghis Khan offers a challenging and engaging historical strategy experience.

Emulator Controls

Player 1

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A = Key Z

B = Key X

X = Key A

Y = Key S

Start = ENTER

Select = SHIFT