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Play Aoki Ookami to Shiroki Mejika - Genghis Khan (Japan) Online

You start with a handful of troops and a dream—conquer Asia by balancing diplomacy, farming, and brutal cavalry charges. One wrong move and your empire collapses before you even reach China.

Genre: Strategy
Released: 1988
File size: 256 bytes
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Game Overview

Ever played one of those old-school strategy games where you actually have to think instead of just mashing buttons? Aoki Ookami to Shiroki Mejika (or Genghis Khan if you're not playing the Japanese version) is exactly that—a surprisingly deep NES game where you build an empire from scratch. No hand-holding, just you, some questionable diplomatic choices, and a lot of cavalry.

At first glance, it looks like a simple map with tiny sprites, but give it a few turns and you’ll realize how much is going on. You’re managing armies, negotiating with rival clans (or betraying them—no judgment), and trying not to bankrupt your empire by overspending on grain. The combat’s turn-based, so battles feel more like chess matches than button-mashing brawls. And yeah, the menus are a bit clunky—it is an NES game—but once you get the hang of it, there’s something weirdly satisfying about slowly conquering Asia one territory at a time.

If you’re into retro strategy games that don’t treat you like an idiot, this one’s worth digging up. Just don’t blame me when you lose track of time trying to take over Tibet.

Nintendo (NES)
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