Overview and Gameplay
Temujin’s rise from Mongol warlord to world conqueror drives this detailed historical strategy game. Players govern provinces, develop agriculture and commerce, recruit armies, appoint generals, negotiate alliances, and expand across Asia, Europe, and North Africa.
Campaigns begin in different historical periods, including the unification of Mongolia and Kublai Khan’s era. Dynasty management is central: marriage, children, loyal relatives, and succession can determine whether an empire survives its ruler.
Controls And Mechanics
- Navigate strategic maps and command menus with the gamepad.
- Spend limited actions on administration, diplomacy, trade, recruitment, training, and warfare.
- Command turn-based battles directly or delegate them to a general.
- Manage food, gold, troops, governors, and provincial loyalty while reacting to disasters and rebellion.
- Two players can compete by controlling separate rulers in alternating turns.
Version Notes
The North American Genesis release uses the title Genghis Khan II: Clan of the Gray Wolf. Its Japanese Mega Drive counterpart is known as Aoki Ookami to Shiroki Mejika: Genchou Hishi.
Release And Credits
- Release year: 1993
- Developer: Koei
- Publisher: Koei
- Release type: Console adaptation of Koei’s earlier Japanese computer strategy game
