Gemfire is a strategy developed by Koei, released 1 February 1991 on Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Super Famicom, Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Family Computer.
What Gemfire is
Gemfire is a strategy game developed by Koei and released in 1991. It is available on Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Super Famicom, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Family Computer, Nintendo Entertainment System, DOS, FM Towns, MSX, PC-8800 Series, PC-9800 Series and Sharp X68000.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Gemfire is a marvelous war strategy from KOEI game collection. The game offers the advanced military strategy and even multiplayer support, but only at the shared screen. The story of the game starts as follows: Once upon a time, Ishmeria was a haven for elves, fairies and other creatures of lore. Yet one day an evil wizard wielded the powers of a Fire Dragon to destroy the peace. A legendary Pastha and 6 magicians fought the wizard and trapped the Dragon. But, the wizard cast a fateful curse, turning the magicians and Dragon into cold gems, which were placed upon the crown: The Gemfire. Gemfire's powers preserved peace in Ishmeria, until King Eselred abused the magic for his greed. Then…
How it plays
Its themes are fantasy.
What it launched against
Gemfire launched on 1 February 1991, within three weeks of Lemmings, Sengoku, Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III and Wings of Wor.
Released around the same time: Lemmings, Sengoku, Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III, Wings of Wor.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Quick answers
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