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Nintendo Entertainment System · Strategy
Gemfire
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Koei |
| Publisher | Koei |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Developed by Koei, Gemfire arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992 as a strategy game.
It landed about 7 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1992 include Mega Man 4, Mega Man 5 and Yoshi's Cookie. Among the 36 NES strategy games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
Koei also made Bandit Kings of Ancient China, Genghis Khan and Romance of the Three Kingdoms II for the NES.
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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Gemfire 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.
Gemfire cheats & codes
30 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Area 1 | 6331:00 |
|---|---|
| Area 2 | 6355:00 |
| Area 3 | 6379:00 |
| Area 4 | 639D:00 |
| Area 5 | 63C1:00 |
| Area 6 | 63E5:00 |
Gemfire walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Gemfire.
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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.
Gemfire FAQ
When did Gemfire come out on the NES?
Gemfire was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992.
Who made Gemfire?
It was developed by Koei.
Is Gemfire multiplayer?
No. Gemfire is a single-player game.
How long does Gemfire take to play?
As a strategy game, Gemfire 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 Gemfire 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.