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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Strategy
Powermonger
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| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Bullfrog |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Powermonger is a strategy game released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Bullfrog and published by Electronic Arts.
Among the 32 Genesis strategy games in our database, it ranks #19 by legacy score.
Bullfrog also made Populous, Populous II: Trials of the Olympian Gods and Theme Park for the Genesis.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Powermonger 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.
Powermonger cheats & codes
3 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Unlimited Troops And Food | FFD06F00FF
FFD0AB00FF |
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Powermonger walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Powermonger.
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Powermonger FAQ
Who made Powermonger?
It was developed by Bullfrog and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Powermonger multiplayer?
No. Powermonger is a single-player game.
How long does Powermonger take to play?
As a strategy game, Powermonger 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 Powermonger 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.