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Napoleon
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Napoleon is a strategy game released in 2001 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Nintendo.
It belongs to the GBA's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBA releases from 2001 include Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Sonic Advance and Advance Wars. Among the 22 GBA strategy games in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.
Nintendo also made Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Metroid Fusion and Wario Land 4 for the GBA.
Napoleon supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Napoleon is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Napoleon walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Napoleon FAQ
When did Napoleon come out on the GBA?
Napoleon was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001.
Who made Napoleon?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Napoleon multiplayer?
Yes. Napoleon supports up to 2 players.
How long does Napoleon take to play?
As a strategy game, Napoleon typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Napoleon on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.