Nintendo Entertainment System · Strategy
Genghis Khan
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| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 (originally 1987) |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Koei |
| Publisher | Infogrames |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Aoki Okami to Shiroki Mejika |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990, Genghis Khan is a strategy game developed by Koei and published by Infogrames. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1987.
It landed about 5 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1990 include Final Fantasy III, Dr. Mario and Mega Man 3. Among the 36 NES strategy games in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.
It is part of the Aoki Okami to Shiroki Mejika series. The series also appears on other systems with Genghis Khan II: Clan of the Gray Wolf (Genesis) and Genghis Khan II: Clan of the Gray Wolf (SNES). Koei also made Gemfire, Bandit Kings of Ancient China and Romance of the Three Kingdoms II for the NES.
Genghis Khan supports up to 4 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 Genghis Khan 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.
Genghis Khan cheats & codes
212 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Troops | 6DE5:63 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Gold | 6E0D:E7
6E0E:03 |
| Infinite Food | 6E03:E7
6E04:03 |
| Max Leadership | 65CD:E7
65CE:03 |
| Max Judgement | 65CF:E7
65D0:03 |
| Max Planning | 65D1:E7
65D2:03 |
Genghis Khan walkthroughs & guides
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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.
Genghis Khan FAQ
When did Genghis Khan come out on the NES?
Genghis Khan was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990; the original game dates back to 1987.
Who made Genghis Khan?
It was developed by Koei and published by Infogrames.
Is Genghis Khan multiplayer?
Yes. Genghis Khan supports up to 4 players.
How long does Genghis Khan take to play?
As a strategy game, Genghis Khan 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 Genghis Khan 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.