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Super Nintendo · Strategy

Lord Monarch

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1992
GenreStrategy
DeveloperAim Software
PublisherEpoch
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesDragon Slayer
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1992, Lord Monarch is a strategy game developed by Aim Software and published by Epoch.

It came out in the SNES's second year on the market. Other notable SNES releases from 1992 include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart and Final Fantasy V. Among the 52 SNES strategy games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.

It is part of the Dragon Slayer series. The series also appears on other systems with Legacy of the Wizard (NES) and Sorcerian (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)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Lord Monarch 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.

Lord Monarch gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Lord Monarch walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Lord Monarch FAQ

When did Lord Monarch come out on the SNES?

Lord Monarch was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992.

Who made Lord Monarch?

It was developed by Aim Software and published by Epoch.

Is Lord Monarch multiplayer?

No. Lord Monarch is a single-player game.

How long does Lord Monarch take to play?

As a strategy game, Lord Monarch 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 Lord Monarch 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.

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