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TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Strategy

Military Madness

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SystemTurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine
Released1989
GenreStrategy
DeveloperHudson
PublisherNEC
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesNectaris
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1989, Military Madness is a strategy game developed by Hudson and published by NEC.

It belongs to the TurboGrafx-16's earliest wave of games. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1989 include Vigilante, Volfied and Dungeon Explorer.

It is part of the Nectaris series. Hudson also made Bomberman '94, Bomberman and J.J. & Jeff for the TurboGrafx-16.

Military Madness 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 TurboGrafx-16 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead

What playing Military Madness 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.

Military Madness gameplay screenshot on TurboGrafx-16
In-game screenshot (TurboGrafx-16)

Military Madness walkthroughs & guides

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Military Madness FAQ

When did Military Madness come out on the TurboGrafx-16?

Military Madness was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1989.

Who made Military Madness?

It was developed by Hudson and published by NEC.

Is Military Madness multiplayer?

Yes. Military Madness supports up to 2 players.

How long does Military Madness take to play?

As a strategy game, Military Madness 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 Military Madness 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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