turn-based strategy video game
Genghis Khan
By Koei, released 1 Jan 1987
- Microsoft Windows
- DOS
- Nintendo Entertainment System
- NEC PC-9800 series
- FM-7
- Sharp X1
What it is
Genghis Khan is a turn-based strategy game originally released in 1987. It includes two scenarios with different starting roles and objectives. In the Mongol scenario, players take the role of the young Temujin and work to unite or take control of the Mongol hordes. In the World scenario, players act as Genghis Khan and aim to strengthen Eurasia while expanding across the rest of the world. The game is single-player, and its Steam release lists Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. Its original title was Aoki Okami to Shiroki Mejika: Genghis Khan; it was the second game in its series and the first to be released outside Japan under the name Genghis Khan. The Steam version was released on January 24, 2017, and is listed for Windows. Other platform versions include DOS, Nintendo Entertainment System and several Japanese computer systems.
What players like, and what they don't
- Two distinct scenarios.
- Turn-based strategy gameplay.
- Steam Cloud is supported.
- Family Sharing is supported.
- Multiple platform versions are listed.
- The original release dates to 1987.
- Steam lists Windows only.
Who it suits
Genghis Khan suits solo players interested in turn-based strategy with two scenarios centered on Mongol expansion. Steam Cloud and Family Sharing are listed for its Windows release.
Genghis Khan offers two solo strategy scenarios, one centered on Temujin and one on rule across Eurasia and beyond. Its Steam release is for Windows, while other platform versions are also listed.
