Empereur, L' NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Strategy

Empereur, L'

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1991
GenreStrategy
DeveloperKoei
PublisherKoei
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut

Empereur, L' is a strategy game released in 1991 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Koei.

It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi.

Koei also made Gemfire, Bandit Kings of Ancient China and Genghis Khan for the NES.

Empereur, L' 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
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead

What playing Empereur, L' 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.

Empereur, L' gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Empereur, L' cheats & codes

655 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Infinite Orders705F:09
Max Hospitals717D:FF
Max Industry717E:FF
Max Commerce717F:FF
Max Agriculture7180:FF
Food Sufficiency7181:FF

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Playing NES games today

NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Empereur, L' FAQ

When did Empereur, L' come out on the NES?

Empereur, L' was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.

Who made Empereur, L'?

It was developed by Koei.

Is Empereur, L' multiplayer?

Yes. Empereur, L' supports up to 2 players.

How long does Empereur, L' take to play?

As a strategy game, Empereur, L' typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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